In each District Leadership Team meeting, BVSD staff are recognized and celebrated throughout BVSD for their efforts to go above and beyond in supporting students, staff or families. May's Honorees included, Michelle Brenner, Executive Director for Special Education, Rosa Valenzuela, Head Custodian at the BVSD Education Center, Enes Mesan, Head Custodian at Columbine Elementary School, Traci Comerford, Services Desk Manager for the IT Department, Paige Wild, BVSD Elementary Mathematics TOSA. Congratulations to all awardees and thank you for your service! #BVSD #BVSDproud #OurPeopleAreOurStrength
Boulder Valley School District
Primary and Secondary Education
Boulder, CO 6,555 followers
Creating challenging, meaningful and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive.
About us
Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) stretches from the peaks of the Continental Divide to the suburbs of Denver. Quick Facts: * 56 schools over 500 square miles * approximately 30,000 students * more than 4000 employees * covers Boulder, Gold Hill, Jamestown, Lafayette, Louisville, Nederland, Superior, Ward, and parts of Broomfield and Erie BVSD stands as a leader in academic excellence with outstanding classroom teachers, exemplary schools, and programs that support student achievement. The mission of the Boulder Valley School District is to create challenging, meaningful and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Like us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/bouldervalleyschooldistrict Follow us on Twitter - @BVSDcolorado
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http://www.bvsd.org
External link for Boulder Valley School District
- Industry
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Boulder, CO
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 1961
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6500 East Arapahoe Road
Boulder, CO 80303, US
Employees at Boulder Valley School District
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Wayne A. Seltzer
Assistant Professor Adjunct, ATLAS Institute, University of Colorado Boulder
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Kathleen Colwell
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William Stahl
SaaS Operations, Enterprise Domain Names, Project Management, Customer Success
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Matthew Kelley, CFP®, AIF®
I lead a team of financial planners who help physicians, and others with high income, to maximize the probability of achieving their most important…
Updates
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Lisa Martinez, Principal at Columbine Elementary School, was named Delegate of the Year at the 15th annual CO-ALAS conference. She was recognized for her work within the organization, which advocates for the continued development and placement of Latinx administrators who are committed to quality public education for all students. Lisa was also named Latina Co-Chair of the Executive Board, which oversees statewide initiatives, collaborating with local, state and national educators to promote Latino/ELL student success. CO-ALAS is a professional education association that provides career enhancement opportunities through professional development and mentoring.
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Exceptional staff at the Boulder Valley School District Advanced Alternative Learning Program for Students are providing much-needed personalized educational services that can and do change the trajectory of students' lives. https://lnkd.in/gGnuA4DT
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The Office of Human Rights and the Office of Equity & Belonging at the City of Boulder honored and recognized the work of Sandra Salazar, BVSD Community Liaison at Arapahoe Ridge High School for her and contributions to the community. Sandra has collaborated as a community liaison spearheading cross cultural and leadership initiatives like Posadas and Latino Leadership groups to bridge cultural divides. Her focus is on fostering a sense of belonging, building trust, security, and tranquility. Sandra is dedicated to ensuring her school feels like home for everyone. Read more: https://trst.in/Majrtf
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After dedicating 24 years to serving the young people of BVSD, Ema Lyman isn’t interested in measuring the broad achievements of her career. Instead, she prefers to focus on the impact she makes each day. “I help where I can. I smile a lot and if I get a smile back, I’ve succeeded. I don’t need to know if my students will grow into success stories — my work is unconditional.” Read more: https://trst.in/6C53nF
Board member Ema Lyman's 24-year career empowering BVSD youth
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This week is National Youth Violence Prevention Week, which serves as an important reminder that everyone (staff, families, students and community) can play a role in preventing youth violence. This school year BVSD's Safety and Security department collaborated with CU Boulder's Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence and the Colorado Shakespeare Festival to offer presentations to schools and their communities on violence prevention, the warning signs of those on the pathway to violence, BVSD’s multidimensional approach to school safety and community partnerships, and upstander reporting. A recording of the presentation is available to view via BVSD's YouTube channel below. We welcome everyone to participate in this community-wide effort to educate ourselves on violence prevention with the hopes of creating a safe environment for all. https://lnkd.in/gPPYFTYJ #BVSD
Understanding Violence Prevention in BVSD
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BVSD Board of Education member Kitty Sargent embarked on a diverse career journey that eventually led her back to her passion for education. Beginning as a special education teacher, she briefly became a stockbroker at Merrill Lynch before returning to teaching. Taking a hiatus to raise her children, she later pursued graduate studies and transitioned into social work, specializing in child abuse prevention at Blue Sky Bridge. Her path then led her to community outreach at the Outreach United Resource Center (OUR) Center in Longmont. “I have always had a strong affinity for working with children, either with them or on their behalf,” shared Sargent. “That's why I decided to run. Having been a teacher, I understand their job. I have a real sympathy for teachers. I want to do everything I can to make their job the best it can be and to give them the best support that we can.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gtSrGdfU
Get to know Board Member Kitty Sargent
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Julie Thompson has been a science teacher in BVSD for an impressive 19 years, with the past 15 at Boulder High School, and before that at Angevine Middle School. She not only impacts the community through her teaching, but also by participating in the district’s sustainability efforts, both at her school and by serving on the BVSD Sustainability Advisory Committee. Having taught biology and environmental science, among other science curricula at Boulder High, Thompson is excited to offer a new course to Boulder High students this upcoming fall on Ornithology, the study of birds. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gQSqF4JA
Our People Are Our Strength Staff Profile: Julie Thompson
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Carlota Loya Hernández, who is a math and gifted and talented specialist at Escuela Bilingüe Pioneer, was named the 2023 bilingual elementary teacher of the year by the Colorado Association of Bilingual Education. She talked to Chalkbeat about how she ensured 100% attendance for parent-teacher conferences, what she told the mother of a class clown, and why she worries about anti-immigrant sentiments. Read more: https://trst.in/WoTOXx
Bilingual students get overlooked too often. This Colorado teacher wants to change that.
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From teaching to advocating for educational equity, Jason Unger, a newly elected member of the BVSD Board of Education, once contemplated a path in law but found his calling in the classroom instead. Teaching elementary school in Compton, California, he faced daunting challenges from day one – an overcrowded classroom, scarce resources, and dilapidated facilities. Yet, this experience became pivotal, fostering deep connections with his students and their families. “I understand the pressures of teachers and even though that was 20 plus years ago, it's still relevant, and I understand the unique needs of very marginalized and underserved kids in populations,” expressed Unger. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eU7EsHvm
Get to know Board Member Jason Unger
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