Alumni
Alumni connections play a pivotal role in the continued mission of Jeffco Thrives 2025: Our Community, Our Legacy. The link between current students and alumni is a bridge that spans generations, fostering a sense of community and shared experience. Alumni serve as valuable mentors, offering insights into various career paths, providing guidance on educational pursuits, and inspiring the next generation of leaders. The depth and breadth of alumni connections contribute to the richness of the educational experience at Jeffco, creating a network that extends far beyond the classroom. By maintaining strong ties with its graduates, Jeffco Public Schools not only celebrates their achievements but also taps into a vast resource of knowledge and expertise that benefits the entire school community. The collaborative spirit fostered through these connections enhances the educational journey, preparing students for success in a rapidly evolving world.
Alumni Stories
We are in search of Jeffco alumni who embody the spirit of our district's history and the way in which their education prepared them for the path to their future!
We're looking forward to spotlighting the incredible achievements you’ve made whether big (national/global level) or small (local level). Whether you are a news anchor or working for a non-profit, no story is too big or too small. We want to hear the impact that Jeffco (school programs, a specific class, an inspiring teacher, a club or activity, etc.) had on your life or career.
Submit your Alumni Story here!
Don't hold back—if you know of an alumnus making a difference, even if they're too humble to share, we want to hear about it! Submit your story idea today! #JeffcoProud
Do you have more to share or ideas for Alumni stories? Email our team at AlumniNetwork@jeffco.k12.co.us!
Read Alumni Stories
For Amy Woodley, Jeffco Public Schools isn't just where she works—it's home. A 1995 graduate of Arvada West High School, Woodley's roots in the district run deep, spanning three generations.
Crisanta Duran, a proud alumna of Arvada West High School, made history when she became the first Latina Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives. Since childhood in Northglenn and Arvada, Crisanta has been deeply committed to ensuring fairness, justice and opportunity for all people, a passion that has shaped her life and career.
Hear from Jeffco Alumni, Sheree Wheeler, as she recounts her time as a Jeffco student. Sheree shares about the pain of her past and the hope that she found through Jeffco as a student and an adult.
James Heckman, Nobel Prize winner and Jeffco alumni reflects on Frank Oppenheimer’s influence as his high school science teacher.