• PBIS Coordinator

    Amy Okimoto - Students refer to me as Ms.Okimoto or Ms.Oki

    Email: aokimoto2@cherrycreekschools.org

    How many years have you been teaching/working in education? In CCSD? In Summit? 
    27th year in education; 11th year in CCSD; first year at Summit
     
    Two things I am excited about this school year:
    I am excited about connecting with students and families and working with the teachers of Summit.
     
    Some interesting facts about me:
    I have taught in Nepal and Japan. I absolutely love to cook.

    Occupational Therapist

    Diana Fogliano

    Diana Fogliano - students refer to me as Ms. Diana

    Email: dfogliano@cherrycreekschools.org

    How many years have you been teaching/working in education? In CCSD? In Summit? 
    I have been working in education for 20 years. I have been at Summit and CCSD for 17 years
     
    Write two things you are excited about for this school year. 
    I am excited to have more students at Summit and to hopefully have a more typical school year.
     
    Some interesting facts about me.
    I love to travel and to read.

    Speech Therapist

     
    Jennifer Kuhlen - Students refer to me as Ms. Kuhlen
     
     
    How many years have you been teaching/working in education? In CCSD? In Summit? 
    I have been a Speech-Language Pathologist for 19 years. I have worked for the Cherry Creek School District for 17 years and this is my first year at Summit Elementary.
     
    Two things I am excited about this year:
    I am so excited to get to know all the wonderful students here at Summit Elementary. I am also excited to see the tremendous progress they will be making this school year.
     
    Some interesting things about me:
    I am a native to Colorado and actually attended Summit Elementary for a short time when I was in elementary school.

    Gifted and Talented Specialist

    Megan Minno - Students refer to me as Mrs. Minno

    Email: mminno@cherrycreekschools.org

    How many years have you been teaching/working in education? In CCSD? In Summit? 
    I have been teaching for 6 years, in CCSD as a Gifted Learning Teacher for 3, and this is my first year at Summit!
     
    What are two things you are excited for this school year?
    This year I am excited to get to know the Summit Community and SOAR like an Eagle!
     
    Some interesting facts about me:
    My husband and I went to rival colleges (Alabama and Auburn) so our wedding cake was half of each football stadium - Roll Tide!!! We do not have any kids, but we do have two amazing golden retrievers, Luna and Leo!

    English Language Acquisition Specialist

    Heather Stevens - students refer to me as Mrs. Stevens

    Email: hstevens2@cherrycreekschools.org

    How many years have you been teaching/working in education? In CCSD? In Summit? 
    26years total/21 in CCSD/First year at Summit
     
    Write two things you are excited about for this school year. 
    Getting to know the students and families
     
    Some facts about me.
    I grew up in Estes Park / Married with a 13 year old daughter

    Learning Disability Specialist

    Ms. Burke
     
    Email: kburke2@cherrycreekschools.org

    Instructional Coach

    Ms. Reed

    Email: kreed41@cherrycreekschools.org

    General Interventionalist

    Ashley Hyyppa - students refer to me as Mrs. Hyppa

    Email: ahyyppa@cherrycreekschools.org

    How many years have you been teaching/working in education? In CCSD? In Summit? 
    5 years in CCSD, first year at Summit
     
    Write out two things you are excited about for this school year. 
    I am excited to be working with students who are so happy about coming to school. I love all the smiling faces I get to see in the mornings. I'm looking forward to sharing in the ah-ha moments students have when they discover something they didn't know before.
     
    Write out two interesting facts you feel comfortable sharing. 
    My first career was in computer programming. My favorite place in the world is reading a book on the beach.
Last Modified on August 29, 2022