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Alex Donabedian

STEM 3

Alex Donabedian

Currently Pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University

B.S., Aerospace Engineering, San Diego State University

Hi everyone! My name is Alex Donabedian and I am very excited to take part…

Amelia Dotzenrod

Student Support Specialist + Climbing Active Instructor

Amelia Dotzenrod

BA, Colorado College

MSW, University of California at San Jose

My name is Amelia Dotzenrod. I have been working at (HS)2 on and off since…

Annie Oppenheim

(HS)2 Program Director

Annie Oppenheim

BA, History and Education Policy, Dartmouth College

MEd, Education, Harvard University

Appointed 2019 What do you do on campus? I direct the (HS)2 program, serve as…

Betsy Bingham-Johns

Director of College Counseling

Betsy Bingham-Johns

BS, Psychology, Denison University

Appointed 2007 What do you do on campus? I teach college counseling classes and guide…

Brianna Kish

STEM 3

Brianna Kish

BS, Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University

Currently Pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University

Hello! My name is Brianna Kish, and I am originally from eastern Pennsylvania. This will…

Brisa Aguilar Velazquez

Residential Assistant and TA, Biology

Brisa Aguilar Velazquez

BS, Biology, University of Denver

Hello! I am an (HS)2 alumna from the class of 2017. I graduated from the…

Christine Buckley

Ceramics

Christine Buckley

Christine Buckley is a writer and visual artist. She’s super into alternative photography processes, clay,…

Clemente De Hoyos Jr.

Resident Assistant Lead and TA, Climbing

Clemente De Hoyos Jr.

Emory University

Clemente is a graduate of Emory University, and majored in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. He…

Cyntria Vinson

Writing 1, Dance

Cyntria Vinson

BFA, Dance Performance and Choreography, Towson University

Originally from Maryland, Cyntria Vinson is jack of all trades with her Bachelor of Fine…

David De Labra

Geometry, Pre-Calculus

David De Labra

BS, University of North Texas

Hello! My name is David De Labra, and I am from Dallas, Texas. This will…

Dominic Carrese

Precalculus, Calculus+

Dominic Carrese

BS, Dartmouth University

Hello! My name is Dominic Carrese, and I’m from Colorado Springs, Colorado. I’m currently finishing…

Emma Cooley

Silversmithing Instructor

Emma Cooley

BS, Biology, Fort Lewis College

Emma was born and raised on the western slope of Colorado, where she grew up rafting…

Eric Krimmer

Director of Technology

Eric Krimmer

BS, Information Technology, Colorado State University

AA, AS, Colorado Mountain College; Microsoft MCSE Certification; Cisco CCNA Certification

Appointed 2000 What do you do on campus? I am the Director of Technology. I…

Gabriella Morales

Resident Assistant and TA, Algebra 2

Gabriella Morales

BA, Psychology, Colorado College

Hi everyone! My name is Gabriella and I am so excited to be returning for…

Guillermo Lezama

Calculus

Guillermo Lezama

BS, University of Texas at Austin

Hello! I am Guillermo Lezama from Fort Worth, Texas, and I am returning for my…

Irene Lunt

Residential Assistant and TA, STEM 3, EMT

Irene Lunt

BS, Mathematics and Computer Science, Minor in Education, Bowdoin College

After growing up in Baltimore, MD, Irene moved to mid-coast Maine to attend Bowdoin College.…

Jade Peterson

Algebra 2

Jade Peterson

BA, Elementary Education & BBA, Marketing, University of Iowa

MS, Education Entrepreneurship, University of Pennsylvania

Jade grew up in the great state of Iowa – not on a farm, but…

Jennie Edwards

(HS)2 Associate Director

Jennie Edwards

BA, Spanish Language and Literature, University of Texas

Jennie grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, but sadly has ridden a horse to school…

Josh Weinstein

Algebra 2

Josh Weinstein

BS, CU Boulder

Josh grew up on the Front Range of Colorado and rapidly developed an appreciation for…

Kamal James

SAT Prep

Kamal James

BS, Finance, Hampton University

MBA, Temple University

MEd, Higher Education Leadership, Harvard University

Kamal A. James is the founder and Chief Educator at JamesEducation.com. Since 2011, he has…

Lenny Henderson

Music, Leadership, Administrative Support

Lenny Henderson

BA, Sociology & Anthropology, and International Political Economy, University of Puget Sound

MA, Public Sociology, Humboldt State University

Doctoral Student in Natural Resource Sociology, Utah State University

Lenny joined the (HS)2 team in 2018 and is thrilled to be coming back as…

Marceles Treviño

Resident Assistant and TA, Team Sports

Marceles Treviño

UC Riverside

Hello everyone! My name is Marceles Treviño, and I am thrilled to be joining (HS)2…

Megan McOsker

Biology and Farming

Megan McOsker

BA, College of the Atlantic

MS, University of Maine

Megan McOsker is passionate about empowering students with an education that actively dismantles perceived limitations…

Mere Reitemeier

Writing 2 and Climbing

Mere Reitemeier

B.A., Creative Writing, University of Arkansas

Mere graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2018 and with a degree in Creative…

Nicole Powell

Residential Assistant and TA, Computer Science

Nicole Powell

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University

Hi everyone! I’m Nicole, I’m originally from Minnesota and I graduated a year ago from…

Ryan Guan

STEM 2

Ryan Guan

BS and MS, Computer Science, Stanford University

Ryan (he/they) is excited to join (HS)2 this summer to help convey the wonder and…

Sasha Pettiway

Residential Assistant and TA, Writing 2

Sasha Pettiway

BS, Criminal Justice, Berkeley College

Currently pursuing an MAT, Relay Graduate School of Education

Originally from Newark, New Jersey, Sasha is super excited to join (HS)2. Sasha is a…

Sharmely Lopez

Resident Assistant and TA, College Counseling

Sharmely Lopez

BA, Romance Literature and Language, Colorado College

Hi everyone! My name is Sharmely (she/her) and I recently graduated from Colorado College where I…

Simon Mount

Residential Associate and TA, Team Sports

Simon Mount

BA, Adventure Education, Fort Lewis College

Simon graduated from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, where he studied Adventure Education. Originally…

Vince Kunawicz

Residential Associate and TA, Writing 1

Vince Kunawicz

BA, Media Arts Production/Film & TV Production, Emerson College

Hello! I’m Vince, I’m from The Philippines, and I’m a film and television production graduate.…