1:1 Paraeducator
Glenda_Baack@dpsk12.net
Special Education Educator
Colleen_Donahue@dpsk12.net
I grew up in Wheaton, IL and earned my BA in Elementary Education and Special Education from Hope College. I taught fifth grade in Milwaukee, WI before moving to Denver Public Schools as a special education teacher for four years. Last year, I was teaching in my home state of Illinois. I am excited to be back in the Denver area and to begin working with the amazing students at Carson Elementary!
When I’m not in the classroom, I love reading, hiking and traveling to see family and friends.
1:1 Paraeducator / School Technology Representative
Tara_Dudenhoeffer@dpsk12.net
Hi, I’m Tara! After living in the Austin, Texas area for almost 20 years, I relocated to Denver in 2015. I graduated with a degree in Social Work from Texas State University. I have held many positions as a Social Worker, but my favorite ones were always the ones where I worked with kids. I began working as a guest teacher with DPS in November 2016, and I was the designated guest teacher at Carson during Covid. I became an official Carson Cougar in 2021. I am currently a 1:1 in 2nd grade Math, and I am also the school technology representative for our school. This is my third year at Carson, and I cannot imagine that I could be happier anywhere else. I am proud to be a part of this great community.
When I am not at Carson, I enjoy traveling, reading, ALL things Art (performance, visual, musical), going to concerts, hiking, and spending time with my dogs, Nova Diggs & Draco Dougie Super Fresh
Deaf-Blind Intervener
Joshua_Garza@dpsk12.net
1:1 Paraeducator
Willow_Hutchins@dpsk12.org
Willow comes from Idaho, where they worked as a Youth Support Specialist creating trauma informed mental health programs for children age 5-14. In their spare time, they’re a fan of scary movies, folk music and board games.
1:1 Paraeducator
Jess_Piel@dpsk12.net
Another Colorado native and also Ms. Jenn’s youngest daughter!
Jess is a DPS graduate and Carson Alumni! She brings a special knowledge of the school and it’s character education program as well as building relationships with our students and creating a true sense of family.