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Hope Online Academic Team

Sherida Peterson
Chief Academic Officer

A veteran of Colorado public schools, Sherida Peterson is Chief Academic Officer for Hope Online.

Ms. Peterson is responsible for driving educational performance; overseeing curriculum, instruction and assessment; managing professional development programs and leading an educational team to increase educational opportunities for Hope Online students.

Prior to joining Hope Online, Ms. Peterson devoted 30 years to Jefferson County Public Schools where she received her start as an English teacher. Peterson rose through the ranks to become Chief Academic Officer. During her tenure with Jefferson County Public Schools, Ms. Peterson helped bolster student achievement and graduation rates and helped devise an academic and school improvement plan that received acclaim from the Colorado Department of Education. Ms. Peterson earned a Master's degree in curriculum and instruction and an EDS degree in administration and supervision from the University of Colorado, Boulder.


Janet Filbin, Ph.D.

Director of Student Achievement

Janet Filbin, Hope Online’s Director of Student Achievement, brings data-driven instructional expertise to help ensure that all children are provided with the most appropriate, individualized learning experiences that will equip them with the knowledge and skills needed for future success.

As Director of Student Achievement, Dr. Filbin is responsible for supporting Hope Online staff to better understand the educational needs of our students. She will work in partnership with staff to align rigorous curriculum, instruction, and assessment of student learning to promote optimum student achievement.

Dr. Filbin has over 25 years of teaching and administrative experience in public schools and at the Colorado Department of Education. She has led numerous projects to support student achievement and school improvement efforts, including collaborating in the development ofColorado’sstudent assessment system. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Vocational Habilitation and Special Education from Metropolitan State College of Denver; and a Master of Artsdegree in Special Education from the University of Colorado at Denver. Dr. Filbin holds a Ph.D. in Administrative Leadership and Policy Development from the University of Denver.


Susan McAlonan
Director of Student Services


Christyn Holmes
Academic Operations Manager

 

Sandy Fritz

Teacher Trainer/Staff Developer


Michael Udlock
Student Services Coordinator

 

 

Hope Online Teachers/Site Coordinators

Katie Cloyed
Kim Craig
Brian Culhane
Alejandra Darocha  Benjamin Davidson
Natasha Fortis

Aurora Gonzalez
Jami Grier
Jennifer Marchese
Barbara Pagano
Benjamin Sattler
Lori Shruga          

Lindsey Small
Erin Smith
Candice Steele
Don Westman
Robyn Wright

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Hope Online Teachers - Title I Reading Specialists

Melinda Hindley                     Wendy Schuller
Lisa Millin                                   Andrea Scott
Laura Miller                               Jessica Springs
Justin Ogden


Special Education Services are contracted through the Douglas County School District Special Education Department. For more information please call 303-387-9600.

 

 

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