

We are always looking for energetic, passionate educators to join our board! Benefits of being a board member include:
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Free registration for the fall and spring conferences 
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CDE re-licensure clock hours for service hours 
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Build connections and camaraderie with other educators from across the state 
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Gain leadership and resume building experience 
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Attend six meetings during the school year 
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Get mileage reimbursement for CCFLT-related travel 
If you are interested in serving on the CCFLT Board of Directors, please contact our Board President..
Spring Conference 2025 - Loveland, CO
Board Retreat, August 2024
Executive Officers
| Name | Title | Email Address | Years | School/Organization | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Goodier | President | president@ccflt.org | 2023-2027 | Palmer High School | 
| Lyanne Terada | Past-President | pastpresident@ccflt.org | 2025-2026 | Horizon High School | 
| Will Adams | President-Elect | presidentelect@ccflt.org | 2024-2027 | North High School | 
| Kelly Haas | Executive Secretary | executive@ccflt.org | Appointed | Wayside Publishing | 
| Amy Cowden | Executive Treasurer | exectreasurer@ccflt.org | Appointed | Rampart High School | 
K-12 Representatives
| Name | EmailAddress | Years | School/Organization | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Caulfield | andreac@ccflt.org | 2025-2028 | Denver Public Schools | 
| Naimah Coleman Simonson | nsimonson@ccflt.org | 2024-2027 | Community College of Denver | 
| Dr. Rachel Connell | rachelc@ccflt.org | 2022-2028 | Vista Ridge High School | 
| Dr. Amy Romanowski | awards@ccflt.org | 2017-2026 | Westminster High School | 
| Celsa Rutan | crutan@ccflt.org | 2022-2027 | Highline Academy Northeast | 
| Anthony Sparks | asparks@ccflt.org | 2022-2028 | Sagewood Middle School | 
| Dr. Paola Valladares | pvalladares@ccflt.org | 2022-2028 |  Manitou Springs High School | 
| Kristen Shields | kristens@ccflt.org | 2025-2028 | Chatfield High School | 
Post-Secondary Representatives
Naimah Coleman Simonson nsimonson@ccflt.org 2024-2027 Elementary Education Director- Community College of Denver
At-Large Representatives
TO BE APPOINTED
Appointed Board Positions
| Name | Position | Email Address | School/Organization | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Rachel Connell | Advocacy Liaison | rachelc@ccflt.org | Vista Ridge High School | 
| David Burrous | Historian | Retired | |
| Courtney Jackson | SWCOLT Representative | swcoltrep@ccflt.org | Denver Public Schools | 
| Toni Theisen | CDE Liaison | theisent@gmail.com | Retired | 
| Andrea Caulfield | Webmaster | webmaster@ccflt.org | Denver Public Schools | 
CCFLT Past Presidents
For your loyalty, service, and dedication, we extend a heartfelt thanks to all our past presidents.
| Name | Years | 
|---|---|
| Blanche Pigott | 1961-1963 | 
| Lynn Sandstedt | 1963-1965 | 
| Joanna Jolly Ritzman | 1965-1967 | 
| Dan Martinez | 1967-1969 | 
| William López | 1969-1971 | 
| Bryce Jackson | 1971-1972 | 
| Betty Terrell | 1972-1974 | 
| Sam Butler | 1974-1976 | 
| Joe Harris | 1976-1978 | 
| Susan Nunnery | 1978-1980 | 
| July Rogers | 1980-1982 | 
| Jan Herrera | 1982-1984 | 
| Kay Herr Gillespie | 1984-1986 | 
| Alain Ranwez | 1986-1987 | 
| Toni Theisen | 1987-1988 | 
| Nancy Oakes | 1988-1989 | 
| Marie-Jo Hoffman | 1989-1990 | 
| Kathleen Cook | 1990-1991 | 
| Pat Sprock | 1991-1992 | 
| Dan Roque | 1992-1993 | 
| Susan Gross | 1993-1994 | 
| Martie Semmer | 1994-1995 | 
| Joan Otoupalik | 1995-1996 | 
| Lucy Garcia | 1996-1997 | 
| Janine Erickson | 1997-1998 | 
| Dagmar Haney | 1998-1999 | 
| Kris Wells | 1999-2000 | 
| David Burrous | 2000-2001 | 
| Judith Cale | 2001-2002 | 
| Nancy Abbott | 2002-2003 | 
| Kate Blanas | 2003-2004 | 
| Linda Mayer | 2004-2005 | 
| Yumiko Guajardo | 2005-2006 | 
| Judith Cale | 2006-2007 | 
| Mira Canion | 2007-2008 | 
| Norma Arroyo | 2008-2009 | 
| Dale Crum | 2009-2010 | 
| Anna Crocker | 2010-2011 | 
| Debbie Cody | 2011-2012 | 
| Debbie Cody and Anna Crocker | 2012-2013 | 
| Cristin Bleess | 2013-2014 | 
| Diana Noonan | 2014-2015 | 
| Becky Loftus | 2015-2016 | 
| Bryce Hedstrom | 2016-2017 | 
| Connie Navarro | 2017-2018 | 
| Noah Geisel | 2018-2019 | 
| Lyanne Terada | 2019-2020 | 
| Lourdes "Lulu" Buck | 2020-2021 | 
| Amy Flynn | 2021-2022 | 
| Jillian Lykens | 2022-2023 | 
| Thomas Jacobson | 2023-2024 | 



