Administration
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Executive DirectorThough born and raised in Colorado, Adam Sexton has lived in Australia, Japan, England and Italy. He is passionate about education, cross- cultural communication and foreign language acquisition. Adam has bachelor’s degrees in English and geography from the University of Colorado at Boulder. After college, he worked as a cartographer and also taught in Japan’s public school system. From Asia, Adam moved to London, where he received a master’s degree in international development from the University of London’s King’s College and School of Oriental and African Studies. When he returned to Colorado, Adam worked in program operations at Outward Bound and in fundraising for the University of Denver. Contact him at adam@dmischool.com |
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Academic DirectorFrançois Penalver oversees DMIS’ language programs, ensuring consistent delivery of curriculum and service. He has a bachelor’s degree in Spanish, a master’s degree in educational science, and a diploma in teacher’s training. François came to Denver International School from Paterna, Spain, where he was the headmaster of the primary education system in Bilbao, Spain. Before that, he served as director of second and third grade classes at the French College Valence. François is a native speaker of French and Spanish. Contact him at francois@dmischool.com |
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Director of Early Childhood EducationCarrie Joe has worked in early childhood education for more than 13 years. Before arriving at DMIS, Carrie served as the Educational Trainer and Director of Early Childhood Education at a local childcare center. She trained teachers and supported their professional development in the classroom. She also offered parents instruction in child development. Carrie enjoys live music, movies and spending time with her family. She and her husband have two children. |
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Admissions CoordinatorMieke Bushhouse has a bachelor’s degree in organizational psychology from the University of Michigan. She has worked as a teacher’s assistant at the University of Michigan’s Poundhouse Children’s Center. After graduating from college, Mieke traveled throughout western Europe, which sparked her passion for multicultural education and global awareness. Please direct questions about admissions and enrollment to Mieke at (303) 340-DMIS (3647) or mieke@dmischool.com |
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English Program Coordinator and Middle Years Programme IB CoordinatorHope Forgey holds bachelor’s degrees in psychology and elementary education and is a certified elementary teacher in both Colorado and Massachusetts. She has lived in Taiwan and speaks Mandarin Chinese. In her free time, Hope enjoys spending time with her husband and salsa dancing. Along with teaching Grades 4 and 5 in the English-only program, Hope coordinates the English curriculum. As DMIS makes plans to open a middle school in the fall of 2011, Hope will coordinate the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) authorization process so that our school can offer the Middle Years Programme. |
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Marketing and Communications ManagerKate Ashley Paquette, a native of Springfield, Mo., has a bachelor’s degree in English from Vanderbilt University and a master’s degree in International and Intercultural Communication from the University of Denver. She has traveled the world. Kate has lived in Edinburgh, Scotland, and Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica. She has traveled extensively throughout Central and South America, the United Kingdom, Western Europe, Japan and Thailand. Kate strongly advocates full-immersion, bilingual education; global awareness and intercultural competency — the core values of a DMIS education. Contact her at kate@dmischool.com |
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Business and Development ManagerLori Pacheco can be reached at lori@dmischool.com |
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Finance ManagerLaura Shulda can be reached at laura.shulda@dmischool.com |
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Facilities ManagerBob Hall is our very own “Bob the Builder.” He ensures everything about Denver Montclair International School’s grounds and facilities is in working order. He coordinates contractors, addresses myriad repairs himself – and even helps students by serving as a street-crossing guard. He is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, and a proud father and grandfather. Bob lives in Littleton, Colo. |
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Custodial Manager and Campus SupportTsehay Abede is a native of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She oversees various aspects of DMIS’ facilities maintenance, dining services and custodial services. Tsehay also serves as administrative support staff for DMIS’ faculty. She greets DMIS students with a smile every morning. Tsehay lives in Aurora, Colo. |
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Bus Driver and Maintenance SupportMarlyn Goranson is DMIS students’ beloved bus driver. He shepherds them to and from school each day and to field-trip destinations. Marlyn also assists with facilities maintenance. He lives in Denver. |
