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'Breath of fresh air': Associate School Director speaks on DSST's Advanced Leader Cohort Pipeline program

As part of DSST’s Leadership Pipeline Spotlight Series, we are excited to celebrate the leadership journey of Jimmy Cooley, who is serving in his first year as an Associate School Director at DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School. Cooley joined our DSST community in the 2022-2023 school year with a Master’s in Special Education and another in Educational Leadership.

Topics: Our Program

DSST Center Program students enjoy festive fun at the Winter Carnival

Our annual Winter Carnival was a blast! Students in our Center Programs from across the DSST network gathered for music, games, crafts, treats and a (most popular) moon bounce before winter break. 

Topics: Our Program

Giving & Cheer Day 5: Hala Wahab on the Core Value of Respect

My name is Hala Wahab, and I have had the privilege of being a teacher for over 30 years.

Topics: News, Updates, & Events

Giving & Cheer Day 4: Tavion Daniels on the Core Value of Doing Your Best

Hello my name is Tavion Daniels and I am the Employee Relations Manager for DSST Public Schools. I am the 2022  award winner for the Core Value of Doing Your Best, and I am thankful to my team for being selected for this award.

Topics: News, Updates, & Events

Giving & Cheer Day 3: Amanda Evans on the Core Value of Responsibility

Hello my name is Amanda Evans and I am the 7th Grade Special Education teacher and Special Education and Gifted and Talented Admin at DSST: GVR Middle School (Shoulda’ Been a Raptor)! I am the 2022 Responsibility Core Value Award Winner, and am thankful to my team for the honor of being selected for this award.

Topics: News, Updates, & Events

Giving & Cheer Day 2: Honoring the Core Value of Curiosity

During her time at DSST, Hannah Hathaway was deeply committed to facilitating deep learning among her students in biology and drew many connections to various initiatives happening in our communities. Hannah was instrumental in building the vision for DSST programming that will continue to impact students and programming into the future.

In considering Hannah's investment in the biosciences, and her value of community partnership, her donation will go to benefit The Sand Creek Regional Greenway, a nearly 13-mile public trail and natural area located in the northeast Denver metro area.

The Sand Creek Regional Greenway Partnership was established to protect, maintain and enhance the Sand Creek Regional Greenway, and is committed to enhancing the equitable access, awareness, and engagement of the Greenway.

Topics: News, Updates, & Events

Giving & Cheer Day 1: Megan Schierbeck on the Core Value of Courage

Hello all, my name is Megan Schierbeck, and I run our only Affective Needs program in the DSST Network at Cole High School! I could not have won this award on my own. It was a massive team effort for everyone who works at Cole, and especially the support specialists -- Sue Wolf, Amanda Molinar, Valeria Mendoza, and Rubi Estrada -- who ensure that our program runs smoothly and students receive the support they deserve with the support of our mental health team Alex Wirth and Mackenzie Brees. 

Topics: News, Updates, & Events

DSST Alumna Zenetta Zepeda reflects on honoring Indigenous culture, shaping a future through education and advocacy

Zenetta Zepeda graduated from DSST: Montview in 2016.

Topics: News, Updates, & Events

DSST: Conservatory Green High School art students' mural leaves lasting legacy, showcases impact of creative collaboration

DSST: Conservatory Green High School’s Visual Arts 3 - Industry Connect and AP Drawing classes recently undertook a transformative project that left an indelible mark on their school.

Topics: Inside the Classroom

Innovative school on medical campus opens student's eyes to future nursing career

The 14-year-old wants to become a nurse someday.

She lives in Aurora, adjacent to the Anschutz Medical Campus, the only academic medical center in the Rocky Mountain region. Also on campus is Bri Hayes’ innovative school, Aurora Science & Tech (AST).

Even so, Bri had never met a nurse until she and her fellow AST ninth graders took a field trip and walked from their school at 2450 N. Scranton St. a few blocks south to see the ER and other parts of UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital.

Topics: News, Updates, & Events