Aaron Trunnell
MS Science
Mr. Trunnell is returning for his second year at Collegiate. He looks forward to all the hands on experiments in the classroom, and he enjoys exercise, hiking, and paddleboarding.
Fun Fact: His fastest mile time is 4:29 and 9:39 for two miles, and his 5k time is 15:26!
Anna Tenney
MS Social Studies
Ms. Tenney returns to the wolf pack this year as our Social Studies teacher. She looks forward to continuing to teach after her recent graduation, and she spends time reading and hiking.
Fun Fact: She has a dog!
Erin Mittoo
MS/HS SPED
Ms. Mittoo is Collegiate Academy's Secondary Learning Specialist, and she is starting her third year with us. She looks forward to going to Outdoor Education Days this year, and she enjoys hiking, biking, working with children in foster care, and singing.
Fun Fact: She won a car in 2007-- a brand new Suzuki!
Emily Kane
MS/HS Spanish
Ms. Kane has been at Collegiate for 4 years and looks forward to the new school year with her Spanish classes. She is excited to see our students interact with and welcome the exchange students. When she is not teaching, Ms. Kane enjoys reading in Spanish, hiking, healthy cooking, and going to the gym.
Fun Fact: She is left handed, meaning she's in her right mind. Phew!
Susan Hodge
MS Math
Ms. Hodge teaches Math in our Middle School, and is entering her second year at CAC. She is excited for new names and new faces, and she spends time outside of the classroom crafting and cooking.
Fun Fact: She has lived in seven different states!
Maggie Shanks
HS Language Arts
Ms. Shanks teaches ELA for 9th and 10th grade, Yearbook, Speech and Debate, and AP Language and Composition. She joins the wolf pack this year, and she is so excited to get to know her students better and see the ways they can shine! Outside of school, Ms. Shanks enjoys hiking, reading, rock climbing, and generally spending time with friends outdoors.
Fun Fact: Although she loves the outdoors, she's never been camping before. She hopes to do so before the end of this year!
Adrian Hutson
HS Math
Mr. Hutson is entering his second year at Collegiate and teaching High School Math. He looks forward to meeting the class, and he enjoys hiking in his free time.
Fun Fact: He collects video games!
Alanna Cohen
HS Science
Ms. Cohen teaches Science at CAC, and she has been part of our team for 3 years. She looks forward to seeing her awesome students, and she likes to read, hike, and dance outside of school.
Fun Fact: She was a double major in English and Physics!
Cari Berggren
HS Science
Ms. Berggren also teaches Science in our high school, and she has been with us for 9 years. She is excited about the kids in her classes this year, and she enjoys softball and volleyball.
Fun Fact: She works as an umpire!
Stephen Smith
HS Social Studies
Mr. Smith is entering his first year at CAC, and his first year of teaching! He looks forward to meeting the CAC community and getting to know all of his students! When he is not teaching, he enjoys sports, especially for any local Denver team and the Nebraska Cornhuskers, video games, graphic design, and spending time with family.
Fun Fact: He used to be a mascot in college (Nebraska's Lil' Red)!
Linda Burdick
K-12 School Psychologist
PK Consultant
Ms. Burdick is starting her 8th year with Collegiate as our Psychologist. She looks forward to working with returning students and staff and meeting new students and staff. Outside of school, she enjoys genealogy, reading, knitting, studying history, cooking and baking, traveling, volunteering with Red Cross, and playing with Kali, her calico cat.
Fun Fact: She has been backstage at Red Rocks during concerts!
Neil Holden
PK-12 Physical Education
Mr. Holden returns for his second year with the wolf pack this year as our PE teacher for all grade levels. He is excited to get to know the students and staff, and he enjoys golf, fitness, movies, and watching pro and college football.
Fun Fact: He has lived in seven different states: TX, CO, CA, OH, SC, PA, and FL.
Phyllis Constransitch
PK-12 Art
Ms. C is returning for her second year at Collegiate, and she is excited to meet the new students. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Fun Fact: She is originally from New Orleans, LA!
Velinda Gerfen
PK-12 SLP
Ms. Gerfen has been our Speech and Language Pathologist for 6 years, and every year she looks forward to seeing students grow in their communication skills for their successful future. Outside of school, Ms. Gerfen enjoys walking hikes in state and national parks and family get togethers.
Fun Fact: She retired from Douglas County Schools with 30 years of experience, but she loves her profession so much she could not stay away. This has been her dream job!