Alumni

When Sara Manuello Haggerty walks the halls of Bear Creek K-8, she carries with her not just 23 years of teaching experience, but a lifelong connection to Jeffco Schools that began in her own childhood classroom at Dutch Creek Elementary.

Maria Messer's journey through Jeffco schools began at Vivian Elementary, where two remarkable teachers, Ms. McCarthy and Ms. Sinclair, laid the foundation for her future career.

For Jesse Collett, the theatre isn't just a career — it's a calling that began in the halls of Jeffco Public Schools. A 2010 graduate of Pomona High School, Collett's journey from elementary school performer to district Theatre Arts Coordinator exemplifies how Jeffco's commitment to arts education shapes careers and character.

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.