Phone: 720-747-3747

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Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Speech/Language Hearing Science from University of Colorado-Boulder Master’s degree in Social Work from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Annie Johnson-Hughes

School Social Worker


Annie was born and raised in Colorado. She attended the University of Colorado-Boulder, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a double degree in Psychology and Speech/Language Hearing Science. She went on to earn her Master’s of Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Some of her fondest memories are from her graduate experience in Madison, Wisconsin where she became a lifetime fan of the Wisconsin Badgers! Annie returned to her home state of Colorado where she became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her passion for working with and helping children and families led her to Overland High School 11 years ago! Annie is married and has two adorable boys and a four legged best friend, a beagle named Sullivan. She loves to travel and has seen every episode (multiple times) of Grey’s Anatomy!

Phone: 720-747-3687

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Bachelor's of Science degree in Business Administration at University of Northern Colorado Ed.S. degree in School Psychology at University of Colorado Denver

Janet Gagnon

School Psychologist


A proud Colorado native, Janet grew up in Arvada and attended Pomona High School.  She then went on to attend the University of Northern Colorado where she obtained a degree in business administration.  She went on to be a banking analyst for the next fifteen years. Later she opened her own small market research business, while raising her three children and going back to graduate school.  She received her Education Specialist degree, from the University of Colorado at Denver in 2005.  Since then she has followed her calling as a School Psychologist in both Aurora Public and Cherry Creek School Districts.  She is excited to be a part of the Overland Team and she has learned here, “Once a Blazer ...Always a Blazer!”

Phone: 720-747-3706

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Dr. Sarah Edwards

School Psychologist

​Dr. Sarah's office is located inside the IST Main Office.

Phone: 720-747-3456

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Mr. Kirby Peterson

Mental Health Professional

Mr. Peterson's office is located on the 2nd floor of the IST, next to room IC217. He works with students from Overland and Prairie.

Kirby has lived in four states in his life, but grew up mostly in North Carolina, which is also where he received his bachelor’s degree in Spanish, with a minor in art.  After completing his undergraduate program in North Carolina, he moved to Colorado as an AmeriCorps member, helping increase parent, student, and community engagement in schools.  At the conclusion of his service as an AmeriCorps member, he moved to Houston, Texas in pursuit of his Master’s of social work degree.  However, he didn’t stay long because he really missed Colorado and the work he was doing here.  So in 2018 he moved (for the third time!) back to Colorado.  Kirby loves working with families that are new to the country by increasing access to helpful resources and exposing them to new opportunities.  Working in such a diverse school as Overland, Kirby also enjoys hearing the unique journeys that have brought families here and the many cultural nuances that they share.  When he’s not spending time learning or creating, Kirby likes to travel and hopes to have a chance to visit every Spanish-speaking country at least once in his lifetime!

Phone: 720-747-3439

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Mr. Vincent Scudella

Mental Health Professional

Mr. Scudella's office is located in the IST, inside the Post Grad Office upstairs.