Staff Directory

Welcome to the new school year! I extend a warm welcome to you and your family. I am thrilled to be the Principal of Meridian Elementary School, home of the Mustangs! It is a privilege for me to work with our students, our staff and our families inspiring lifelong learning in every student. I bring forward experiences...

I am married to a wonderful man and we have two amazing children.  I attended Adams State College, where I earned my Bachelors Degree in Exercise Physiology and Leisure Science with certifications in Athletic Training and as a Physical Education Teacher.  I was a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Athletic Training at...

My name is Valerie Hinson, and I am so thrilled to be teaching full day kindergarten at Meridian.  I am a native of Oklahoma, but have lived in Broomfield for the last twenty years.  I am a 1993 graduate from Oklahoma Baptist University with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree, my major being Early Childhood...

2018-2019 is my 22nd year of teaching, 14th year at Meridian, and 2nd year teaching 1st grade.  I first taught first grade in New South Wales, Australia in 2016-17 and am excited to have the opportunity to return to first grade this year.  I began teaching in 1997 in a 4th grade class.  Since then I have taught from...

I have been teaching in the Adams 12 Five Star School District for twelve years, ten of which have been at Meridian Elementary School teaching second grade. While my primary focus is on student learning and achievement in the classroom, I have helped facilitate an after school peer reading tutoring program where older...

I have 28 years of teaching experience and received my training at the University of Northern Colorado with a BA in elementary education a minor in English, Social Sciences and secondary education.  I began my teaching career in San Antonio, Texas and taught kindergarten. As a native of Colorado I was anxious to...

Welcome!  My name is Erin Dupper and I am lucky to be a Fourth Grade teacher at Meridian.  In the past, I have taught First, Fifth and Second grade here as well as being the school's Student Achievment Coach.  I left for a year to be a District Math Coach.  I have been at Meridian since it opened as a parent and ...

Hello fifth grade families!  My name is Jessica Horvath and I am thrilled to be joining the Meridian community!  This will be my tenth year in teaching and I am very excited to be spending it with your fifth graders.  After graduating from UNC with a degree in Communications and an emphasis in Elementary Education,...

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I have worked with special education students on and off since my first job in high school.  I did respite care and I have worked with adults in a swim program at the Boys and Girls Club.  I worked in middle schools in Massachusetts and here in Colorado.  I have worked one on one with severe students in a self...

A passion for life-long learning and working with children led me into the education field. I began my Adams 12 career as a first and second grade teacher, then later became a Student Achievement Coach, and now serve as a Teacher Librarian.  I currently split my time between two elementary schools, Meridian and...

My name is Stephanie Kaiser, I am the Site Director at Meridian BASE Program, and I have been at Meridian since the school opened in 2004.  I have been with the district for 23 years.  I graduated from Northglenn High School in 1992, then went on to get my Associate of Arts Degree from Front Range Community College. ...