In my role of Communications Officer, I strive to support all DCSD public schools via our district’s key elements of: 1) educational excellence, 2) stakeholder satisfaction, and 3) a positive culture and climate.
As a Douglas County resident and parent, I am incredibly committed to the success of each and every public school in the Douglas County School District. I’m excited to be part of such a talented team of communications professionals.
I have over 17 years of experience in communications, public relations and marketing; ten years of that experience is in the field of K-12 public education. Prior to joining DCSD I served as the Communications Director for the Colorado League of Charter Schools, a non-profit membership organization.
I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Colorado at Denver as well as a certificate in graphic and web design from Platt College.
Francie Billings - Digital Communications Coordinator
I support the DCSD community in my current position with my expertise in social media marketing, web design and graphic design. For almost 25 years, it has been my passion to deliver clear, visual communications through both the print and digital mediums. My newest passion is aligning digital marketing tactics to increase DCSD's stakeholder satisfaction and sharing the good news about our school district.
I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Illinois University with an emphasis on graphic design. Most recently, I earned a Digital Marketing Professional Certificate from The University of Vermont. My career began in Chicago in the publishing and advertising industry. In 1999, I relocated to Colorado and earned my web design certification, taught graphic design on a collegiate level, and started a freelance business for 12 years, while raising a family. I am invested as a proud DCSD parent.
Stacy Blaylock - Communications Coordinator
As Communications Coordinator, I draw on my skills in content creation and project management to support the DCSD Communications team. Throughout my career, I have worked with organizations across a wide range of industries -- from community education and environmental sustainability to mindful fitness and holistic health. I'm obsessed with connecting people with each other using innovative, effective, and meaningful ways.
I'm a 2006 Ponderosa High School graduate and I'm thrilled to have the privilege to serve the community I call home. I hold a Master of Strategic Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, UT. Off-campus I provide marketing services such as brand development and web design to clients in the natural wellness and fitness industries.
Chris Cheline - Multimedia Producer
I have the privilege of telling the inspiring and unique stories that are all around here in the schools of Douglas County. I am a career storyteller since 2001. I previously was a Photojournalist at 9News, Fox31, 7News, and KRDO. I love finding fun ways to tell a story with a camera and a microphone. You'll also find me LiveStreaming our board meetings and graduations.
This district is important to me because it’s also my home. I have a wife and three young boys. They are all students in Douglas County. When I’m not working a camera or immersed in editing you’ll find me playing bass at church or in a rock band, clanking shots on the basketball court, or cheering on my Broncos and Nuggets.
Paula Hans - Public Information Officer
With 20+ years of combined experience in media relations, public relations, marketing and broadcast television, I am thrilled to be part of the Douglas County School District team. Not only do I work and live in Douglas County, I am also a proud DCSD parent!
Prior to joining the Douglas County School District, I spent time managing media relations for another Colorado school district. My career began in television news, with stops at 7News and FOX-31 News here in Colorado. I also spent time at a number of additional television stations in other states as a reporter, anchor and producer.
I earned my degree from the University of Nebraska - go Huskers!
Nate Jones - Communications Manager
As the Communications Manager, I work to connect our schools with our community partners throughout Douglas County and to help show off the amazing work that our teachers and students are doing every day. I also work with our amazing creative team to support schools provide communications support in the form of videos, photos, article writing, social media, and graphic design.
I also serve as the backup Public Information Officer, assisting schools with communications to families and working with media to cover stories in the Douglas County School District.
I served in the United States Army for 9 years as a Public Affairs Non-commissioned Officer, earned my Master's Degree in Communications and Advertising from Syracuse University, and am pursuing an MBA from the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver.
Jan Reagan - Graphic Designer
As Lead Graphic Designer and Brand Manager it is my pleasure to provide artistic direction, message discipline, brand consistency and marketing support for the District.
After attending the University of Colorado, Boulder and graduating from the Colorado Institute of Art, Denver, I ran Shaeffer Reagan Design, a full service graphic design firm, for 30 years.
As a proud DCSD parent of three, and volunteer for 17 years, I joined the DCSD Community Relations team shortly after my youngest child graduated from Rock Canyon High School. I continue to be exceptionally grateful to be part of the DCSD Community.