Faces of DCSD

Serving breakfast and lunch to thousands and thousands of students in Douglas County is no easy task. Amy Faricy and the rest of the nutrition services team work seamlessly around the clock to deliver nutritious and delicious options to students and staff. 

Audrey Burt is a learning specialist and this is her first year teaching at Rocky Heights Middle School. Her connection to our school district started at a very young age and in the halls this very school. Take a listen as Audrey shares her story of her educational journey and why deciding to come home was one of the best decisions she has made.

ndrea Rietsch is one of the original Eagle Academy staff members. She is known as a compassionate leader to both the students she teaches and also her colleagues. Andrea's affectionate nickname given to her by the students exemplifies her dedication to making Eagle Academy more than just a place to learn.

He helped open the doors of Legend High School and worked tirelessly to build a community amongst the staff, students and their families. Jason Jacob reflects on what makes this high school a legendary place to learn and grow.

He helped open two high schools in Parker, has won multiple awards and dedicated the last 26 years of his life leading students to success one note at a time. Orlando Otis’s career as a band director in Douglas County School District is coming to an end, but the impact he has had on musicians at both Chaparral and Legend high schools will be remembered for years to come.

Ponderosa High's theater teacher Kayla Diaz grew up in Colorado and has been with Douglas County School District the entirety of her 13 year career. During that time, she has been guiding and directing some of Douglas County's most impressive thespians.

DCSD roots run deep for Julie Crawford. She attended Northeast Elementary School as a child and graduated from Ponderosa High School, and her own children are Chaparral High School graduates. 

Mr. Fopma’s love for teaching is literally in his blood – his grandfather was a government teacher for 30 years and his father worked for a Congressman.