We are pleased to announce our
2008-2009 Faculty & Staff
Mrs. Unger is the founding principal of Stone Mountain Elementary.
Her vision has allowed Stone Mountain to have a successful beginning.
marie.unger@dcsdk12.org more to come....
Mrs. Riege is the 2007 Apple Award winner. We are fortunate to have her supporting our entire staff.
theresa.riege@dcsdk12.org more to come....
Theresa Riege................. Building Resource Teacher
Nancy Owen Principal’s Secretary
Lisa Kuta Health Assistant
Michelle Tricarico Bookkeeper
Classroom Teachers
More information to come...
Courtnay Swanson Kindergarten
Mrs. Daniel has her Masters degree in Education from the University of Phoenix. She is a Digital Mentor for the district 2008-2010
Melissa Daniel First Grade
Mrs. Moeller received her Master’s in Education with an emphasis in Literacy from Lesley University in 2004. She has been a primary teacher for 21 years.
Katie Moeller First Grade
Mrs. O’Dougherty has her Masters in Education. This is her 23rd year of teaching. She is also a “Thank the Teacher” award recipient.
Jeralyn O’Dougherty First Grade
Mrs. Rightmire has her Master’s in Education from UNC. She was the Stone Mountain Digital Mentee in 2007-2008
MaryKay Rightmire Second Grade
Mrs. Thompson received my Masters in Education from Lesley University. This is her 6th year teaching.
Heather Thompon Second Grade
Mr. Agasa has his Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision from the University of Phoenix. He has been a teacher for 9 years.
Blaine Agasa Third Grade
Mrs. DeLeeuw is currently working on her Master’s degree.
Mandy DeLeeuw Third Grade
Mrs. Franci has been teaching for 13 years. She is an Apple Award nominee, a digital mentor for Stone Mountain and has her Master's Degree in Reading and Literacy.
Michelle Franci Fourth Grade
Mrs. Kendall has her Masters Degree in Administration and Supervision for the University of Phoenix. she has been teaching for 9 years.
Allena Kendall Fourth Grade
Stone Mountain’s 2007-2008 Apple Award Nominee. Ms. Gehringer received her Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in elementary literacy from CU Denver.
Alison Gehringer Fifth Grade
Mrs. Varner received her Bachelors Degree from the University of Northern Colorado where she majored in Social Science with a minor in multi-cultural anthropology.
Michele Varner Fifth Grade
Mrs. Frick received her Masters in Education from the University of Phoenix in 2005. She has been teaching for 3 years.
Hannah Frick Fifth Grade
Ms. Rahne earned her Master’s Degree from Denver University. She is currently working on her Principal’s License and is a digital mentee at Stone Mountain for 2008-2009.
Amy Rahne Sixth Grade
Mrs. Carroll has her Master’s Degree in Education and is currently working on her Principal’s License. She will be a digital mentee at Stone Mountain for 2008-2009.
Kellie Carroll Sixth Grade
Specials Teachers
Mr. Buntin has a Masters in Educational Administration from the University of Phoenix. He has been a teacher for 15 years.
Kelly Buntin Physical Education
Marie Unger .........................................Principal
Jill Caven has a BFA in Fine Art from Iowa State University and has taught at all levels of Art Education.
Jill Caven Art
More information to come...
Sandy Benson Library
Yuko Hata Music
More information to come...
Jessica Alvey Technology
Classroom Site
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Jennifer Morgenthaler Band & Orchestra
Peggy has a Masters degree from Colorado State University in Communication Disorders. She earned her special education certification from the UC Denver. Peggy was an Apple Award nominee in 2006.
Peggy Eickelman Speech and Language
Instructional Support Services
Mrs. Johnson has her Master’s in Special Education from the Colorado University of Colorado Springs. She is celebrating her 13th year of teaching.
Wendy Johnson Learning Specialist
Paula is excited to be celebrating her 27th year in education this year! She has worked as a classroom teacher, Literacy Specialist, Gifted/Talented Teacher, and Resource Teacher for staff concerning Gifted/Talented students.
Paula Coulter Gifted and Talented
Lisa Pepper received her Masters Degree in Education from the University of Colorado. She taught first grade for eight years, and this is her first year as a Read to Succeed teacher.
Lisa Pepper Read to Succeed
Significant Support Needs
Allison Barker SSN Teacher
Educational Assistant
Diane Granger SSN
Educational Assistant
Cheryl Liese SSN
Educational Assistant
Technical Computer Resource Teacher
Diane Gjersee
Jeneen Hartshorne
Support Staff
Educational Assistant
Kirsten Svenson
Custodian
Gilbert Garza
Clerical Education Assistant
Deb Warren
Child Care- Imagination Station
Sterling DeCosta
Child Care
Mike Leon
Jocelyn Reichel is a nationally certified school psychologist. She received her Master's degree and completed her certification program at Millersville University in Pennsylvania.
Jocelyn Reichel Psychologist
Gina Volpe-Beasley SSN
