DENVER, May 23, 2023 — The Boettcher Foundation today announced that it is recognizing a group of standout Colorado teachers for their impact and influence on some of the state’s top students.
As part of the Boettcher Scholarship Program, which provides Colorado’s most talented students with scholarships to attend a Colorado college or university, the Boettcher Foundation also honors the teachers who have committed themselves to supporting the high-achieving students who interview for the scholarship as finalists.
This year’s educators were recommended by the 2023 Class of Boettcher Scholars. Each teacher will receive a certificate, a personalized tribute from the student who selected them, and a grant to be used for a project or activity to benefit students at their school.
“A talented group finalists chose to honor these educators because of their dedication to empowering and supporting the growth of committed Colorado leaders,” said Tiffany Anderson, senior director of programs & strategic initiatives. “Each of these teachers has played a vital role in helping students prepare to realize their goals. We are honored to recognize them for all they do for the young people of our state, their schools, and their communities.”
A complete list of the 2023 Teacher Recognition Award recipients follows.
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Boettcher Foundation Teacher Recognition Award Recipients
Nominated by 2023 Boettcher Scholars
| Teacher Name | High School | School District |
| Tateum Bowers | Thomas B. Doherty High School | Colorado Springs 11 |
| Ronda Peeples | Arickaree High School | Arickaree R-2 |
| Keila Castorena | Arvada High School | Jefferson County R-1 |
| Daniel Mydans | Boulder High School | Boulder Valley RE-2 |
| Andrea Binion | Broomfield High School | Boulder Valley RE-2 |
| Micheal Steach | Burlington High School | Burlington RE-6J |
| Jay Kisnel | Centaurus High School | Boulder Valley RE-2 |
| Janelle Fiallos | Cherokee Trail High School | Cherry Creek 5 |
| Timothy Libby | Cherry Creek High School | Cherry Creek 5 |
| Bobbi Jo Wiescamp | Coal Ridge High School | Garfield RE-2 |
| Christy Gomez | Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins High School | |
| Joshua Nielson | Conifer High School | Jefferson County R-1 |
| Keary Sullivan | Dakota Ridge High School | Jefferson County R-1 |
| Danielle Lopez | Delta High School | Delta County 50J |
| Jonathan Clark | Denver East High School | Denver County 1 |
| Kenneth Howell | Early College Academy | |
| Karla Gordon | Evergreen High School | Jefferson County R-1 |
| Rylie Salyards | Fleming High School | Frenchman RE-3 |
| Tracey Winey | Preston Middle School | Poudre R-1 |
| Sarah Brunke | Grandview High School | Cherry Creek 5 |
| Lauren Appelhans | Greeley Central High School | Greeley 6 |
| Tom Nugent | Greeley West High School | Greeley 6 |
| Theresa Lazzeri | Green Mountain High School | Jefferson County R-1 |
| Mike Rudolph | Heritage High School | Littleton 6 |
| Krista Church | Hi-Plains High School | Hi-Plains R-23 |
| Azita Jahangirloo | KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy | Denver County 1 |
| Robert Framel | Kit Carson High School | Kit Carson R-1 |
| Jesse Van Divier | Legend High School | Douglas County RE-1 |
| Joshua Trujillo | Manzanola High School | Manzanola 3J |
| Kathleen Kelley | Meeker High School | Meeker RE1 |
| Kathleen Packard | Monarch High School | Boulder Valley RE-2 |
| Loree Harvey | Monte Vista High School | Monte Vista C-8 |
| Christina Dickerson | Mullen High School | |
| Kari Keller | Olathe High School | Montrose County RE-1J |
| Landan Schaffert | Otis High School | Otis R-3 |
| Hollie Kelly | Overland High School | Cherry Creek 5 |
| Shannon Gallagher | Overland High School | Cherry Creek 5 |
| Kim Popick | Palisade High School | Mesa County Valley 51 |
| Kurt Schaefer | Peak to Peak Charter School | Boulder Valley RE-2 |
| Dana Green | Platte Valley High School | Platte Valley RE-7 |
| Karen Bukowski | Rock Canyon High School | Douglas County RE-1 |
| Kerry Reilly | Rock Canyon High School | Douglas County RE-1 |
| Colleen Lamb | Rock Canyon High School | Douglas County RE-1 |
| Van Walker | Springfield High School | Springfield RE-4 |
| Renee Loflin | Springfield High School | Springfield RE-4 |
| Kent Schnacke | STEM School Highlands Ranch | Douglas County RE-1 |
| Matthew Nicolo | Thomas Jefferson High School | Denver County 1 |
| Tamara Rewerts | Valley High School | Jefferson County R-1 |
| Michelle Walker | Widefield High School | Widefield 3 |
| Kelley Rebis | Wray High School | Wray RD-2 |
CONTACT:
Curtis Esquibel
Director of Communications & Community Engagement
303.565.6291 (cell)
curtis@boettcherfoundation.org
