Moving across town to Cole HS, we’re excited to meet the awesome Center Program staff who create a warm and nurturing environment in the Dragon’s Lair. Now is your opportunity to meet this awesome group, that includes both Center Program staff as well as social workers- Megan Schierbeck, Sue Wolf, Amanda Molinar, Riley Peiker, Sarah Goldstein, Audrey Harriger, Kadell Frangas, and Alex Wirth.
While it may be March, and Black History month has come to a close, (look out for some great Women's History Month resources coming soon!) we continue to celebrate the Black leaders of our community! Last week, we recognized the awesome local figures, past and present, who had a critical impact in film, government, entrepreneurship, and so much more. This week, we’re highlighting Black STEM leaders as well as some additional entrepreneurs and game-changers, both within our own DSST community and across the Denver Metro Area, who are paving the way for the breakthroughs of the future.
While dogs across the city have been enjoying some fresh powder and frolics in the snow after last week’s storm, let’s take a moment to recognize the cats snuggled up at home and thriving- we see you! One of them is Rikia, Riri for short, the one year old kitty of Denise Williams, a 6th grade math teacher at Conservatory Green MS.
DENVER (CBS4)– Students and staff at DSST Cole High School are stepping up to help their peers. They’ve set up a food pantry that distributes close to 100 boxes of food each week to families in need.
The journey of Black History and the history of minoritized and marginalized groups, individuals and communities cannot be lost as time goes by. The era of greatness and contribution continues. Although some will consider Black History, just that - history, DSST pushes against that ideology and narrative. Instead, we continue to spotlight Black pioneers in the Denver Metro Area, of the past and present, to help our community recognize and value the history within our own backyard. Black history is not relegated to the southern states nor the east coast. Black history’s presence and contribution stretches from “sea to shining sea” and most definitely within the “purple mountain’s majesty”. Here are examples of Black History in the Denver Metro Area showcasing entrepreneurship, STEM, education, sports, politics, arts and entertainment.
Every January, students and families have the opportunity to select the school they’d like to attend the following year by participating in SchoolChoice. Run by DPS, this system helps empower families to select the best school for their student- not just the one that is closest in proximity. Choice helps ensure that a student’s academic opportunities aren’t solely determined by their zip code. Families choose their top 12 schools, and after a lottery in early Spring, they learn which schools they have a spot in for the following year.
Last week we met the CG MS Hive staff, and this week we’re heading over to their companion high school, CG HS! This exceptional group includes Kate Johnson, Karla AlonisMunoz, Lauren Thompson, Ryan Cosby, and Elisa Rodriguez Chrenlich. Read on and get to know the team!
Return to School has been no small endeavor, and amidst all of the distancing, masking, health screening, and sanitizing, some of us have lost sight of what matters most. Pet pics! But we’re in for a treat this week as Eric Benzel, Senior Manager of Talent Pipelines introduces us to his distinguished gentleman of a dog, Bronco!
Charter schools proved more cost effective and yielded a greater return on investment than traditional public schools in seven cities, according to a new report by a research team based at the University of Arkansas.
