Faculty / Staff

Relationships form the foundations of our learning environment, and our faculty are our hallmark. Current students and alumni note the close and enriching relationships they have enjoyed with our diversely talented and deeply committed teachers. Come meet our faculty and staff.

Please note that all the administrators can be reached through the main reception desk at Holden House:
      Phone - 970-963-2562
      Fax - 970-963-9865
      Mailing Address: 1493 County Road 106, Carbondale, CO U.S.A. 81623
 

Faculty and Administrators Peter Benedict pbenedict@crms.org Math Faculty, Director of Kayaking Program BA, Outdoor Education, Prescott College MS, Math Education, Montana State University Appointed 1998 Betsy Bingham-Johns bbinghamjohns@crms.org Director of College Counseling BS, Psychology, Denison University Appointed 2007 Matt Bowers mbowers@crms.org Math Faculty BA, Neuroscience, Bowdoin College Appointed 2011 Nick Brown nbrown@crms.org Math Faculty, Nordic Coach NOLS Alum BA, Humboldt State University Appointed 2009 William Brown wbrown@crms.org Math Department Chair, Math Faculty MS, Medical Physics, Duke University & Medical Center BA, Astrophysics, University of Colorado at Boulder Appointed 2011 Amy Christeson acristeson@crms.org Interim Director of Outdoor Program BA, Liberal Studies - Environmental Humanities, Oregon State University Appointed 2012 Mark Clark mclark@crms.org History Faculty, Nordic Coach BA, Religion/Philosophy, Colorado College MA, Philosophy of Religion, Claremont Graduate University Appointed 1979 Robin Colt rcolt@crms.org Science Faculty MS, Environmental Studies, Antioch Univ. New England BA, Environmental Studies, University of Vermont Appointed 2012 Meghan Detering mdetering@crms.org Library Staff, Kayak & Telemark Programs BA, Bowdoin College Appointed 2008 Lane Errickson lerrickson@crms.org Instructional Support, 970-963-5818 Kayaking and Snowboarding Instructor BA Human Biology, Hampshire College MA, Education, Western State Colorado University Appointed 2007 A.O. Forbes (CRMS class of 1969) aoforbes@crms.org History Faculty, Soccer Coach BA, MA, Geography, University of Colorado Appointed 1986 Heather Froelicher (CRMS class of 1977) hfroelicher@crms.org Learning Specialist, 970-963-3810 BS Wildlife Management, CO State Appointed 2008 Lori Gavette lgavette@crms.org Modern Language Faculty BA, Spanish, University of Colorado Appointed 1998 Jim Gaw (CRMS class of 1964) (On sabbatical 2011/2012) jgaw@crms.org Science Faculty, Kayaking Instructor BA, Chemistry, Reed College PhD, Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Cruz CRMS Great Teaching Chair in Science and Mathematics Appointed 1979 Khara Gaw (On sabbatical 2011/2012) kgaw@crms.org Arts faculty BFA, Fine Arts, UNC Greensboro; MFA, Drawing and Printmaking, Montana State University Appointed 1998 Linda Halloran gardens@crms.org Director of Garden Program BA, University of Colorado, Boulder Master Gardener, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Appointed 1996 Nancy Hanrahan nhanrahan@crms.org Academic Dean and Arts Faculty BA, Secondary Education, Shepherd College MA, Art Education, Maryland Institute College of Art Appointed 2006 Matt Haugh mhaugh@crms.org Arts Faculty BA, Cinema & Photography, So. Ill Univ  MFA, Metalsmithing, So. Ill Univ Appointed 2010 Katie Hyman khyman@crms.org English Faculty BA, History and Asian Studies, Bowdoin College Appointed 2012 Eric Krimmer ekrimmer@crms.org Director of Technology, 970-704-5274 Cycling Instructor AA, AS, Colorado Mountain College; Microsoft MCSE Certification; Cisco CCNA Certification Appointed 2000 Amanda Leahy aleahy@crms.org History Department Chair, History Faculty, Soccer Coach BA, American Studies, Middlebury College MA, American Western History, Colorado State University Appointed 2000 Jeff Leahy jleahy@crms.org Head of School BA, English, Pomona College MA, English, Trinity College Appointed to Faculty 2000, as Head of School 2005 Juan Manuel Martín Céspedes jcespedes@crms.org Modern Language Faculty Escuela de posgrado Universidad de Granada Master of Secondary Education; Master of Spanish Appointed 2012 David Meyer dmeyer@crms.org History Faculty, Climbing Coach BA, Environmental Studies & Government, Bowdoin College; MA, History, University of Montana Appointed 1999 Matt Norrdin mnorrdin@crms.org International Program Director, ESL Faculty, BA, Philosophy, University of Colorado Appointed 2007 Fiona O'Donnell Pax fodonnell@crms.org Director of Food Services 15 Years as a Professional Chef Appointed 2007 Jennifer Ogilby jogilby@crms.org Dean of Students; Modern Language Faculty BA, International Studies, Vassar College MA Private School Leadership, Columbia University (Klingenstein Fellow) Appointed 1996 Kayo Ogilby kogilby@crms.org Science Department Chair, Science Faculty, Telemark Coach, Kayaking Instructor CRMS Great Teaching Chair in Science 2010/11 BS, Liberal Arts, Evergreen State College MA, Secondary School Science Education, Columbia University Appointed 1996 Alex Perkins aperkins@crms.org English and History Faculty Kayaking Instructor BA, University of Montana Appointed 2012 Daniel Pittz dpittz@crms.org Modern Language Department Chair, Modern Language Faculty, Soccer Coach BA, Spanish Literature, University of Colorado M. Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, Arizona State University Appointed 2004 David Powers Glassblowing Artist in Residence Studied glass at Cal Poly, CA Apprenticed with Master Blacksmith Francis Whitaker Appointed 1976 Lynn Pulford lpulford@crms.org Art Department Chair, Arts Faculty BA, Media Arts, Montana State University MA, Photography, Savannah College of Art and Design Appointed 1997 Lisa Raleigh lraleigh@crms.org Director of Advancement (Development // Marketing) BS, Geology, University of Oklahoma MS, Environmental Science, University of Oklahoma PhD, Environmental Science, University of Oklahoma Appointed 2008 Elissa Rodman (CRMS class of 2006) erodman@crms.org Arts Faculty BA, English and Visual Arts, Bowdoin College Appointed 2011 Robert Rosati rrosati@crms.org Math Faculty BS, Physics, Montana State University Asppointed 2011 Jeff Schlepp jschlepp@crms.org Director of Theater and Arts Faculty BA, American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York City Appointed 2000 Erik Skeaff eskeaff@crms.org English Department Chair, English Faculty BA, Outdoor Education, Lakehead University MA, Experiential Curriculum Development, Prescott College Appointed 2007 Ashley Smith asmith@crms.org Director of Counseling Services BA, Psychology, University of Montana MSW, Social Work, Colorado State University Certified Addiction Counselor II Appointed 2002 George Weber gweber@crms.org Music Department Chair, Music Faculty BM Music, University of Colorado MM Music, University of Colorado Appointed 1996 Morgan Williams morganw@crms.org English Faculty and Climbing Coach BA, Creative Writing & Education, University of Colorado Appointed 2008 Tracy Wilson twilson@crms.org Associate Director of Admission, English Faculty and Climbing Coach BA, English & Communications, Boise State University Currently Pursuing MA, Prescott College Appointed 2008 Ross Woodward rwoodward@crms.org Director of Buildings and Grounds Denver Institute of Technology All Fields Training Institute Certifications in HVAC, Loss Control/Risk Management, FEMA, Insurance, Residential and Commercial Building and Property Inspection Appointed June 2010

Administration and Staff Administrative Office Jeff Leahy jleahy@crms.org Head of School BA, English, Pomona College MA, English, Trinity College Rotary Club, 2005 Lift-UP BOD, 2006 Children's Rocky Mountain School, BOD 2007 ACIS BOD, 2007 Appointed to Faculty 2000, as Head of School 2005 Rebecca Braun rbraun@crms.org Executive Assistant to Head of School Appointed 2012 Dee Gwin dgwin@crms.org Office Manager BA, Social Work, Wayne State University Appointed 2006 Academic Office Nancy Hanrahan nhanrahan@crms.org Academic Dean and Arts 9 Faculty BA, Secondary Education, Shepherd College MA, Art Education, Maryland Institute College of Art Appointed 2006 Sally Valin svalin@crms.org Registrar; Assistant to Academic Program Office Appointed 2000 Admission Office Molly Dorais mdorais@crms.org Director of Admission and Financial Aid BA, Political Science, Princeton University Appointed 2003 Tracy Wilson twilson@crms.org Associate Director of Admission BA, English & Communications, Boise State University Currently pursuing MA, Prescott College Carbondale Parks & Rec Comm, 2007 Mountain Rescue Aspen, 2008 Roaring Fork Climbers Coalition, 2007 Appointed 2008 Ben Mawhinney bmawhinney@crms.org Admission and Marketing Assistant BA, English and Education, Colby College Appointed 2011 Active Program Office Diane Hackl dhackl@crms.org Director of Active Program BA, Environmental Conservation, University of CO, Boulder Appointed 2012 Darryl Fuller dfuller@crms.org Director of Outdoor Program (on sabbatical 2012/2013) BA, Environmental Science & Biology, University of California Appointed 2000 Amy Christeson achristeson@crms.org Interim Director of Outdoor Program BA Liberal Studies, Environmental Humanities, Oregon State Univ. Appointed 2012 Business Office Joe White jwhite@crms.org Director of Finance BS, Business Admin., University of Colorado Appointed 2005 Monica Perez-Rhodes mrhodes@crms.org BS, University of Phoenix Human Resources/Controller Appointed 1997 Marlin Rhodes billing@crms.org Accounts Payable/Receivable Appointed 1997 Development Office & Communications Office Lisa Raleigh lraleigh@crms.org Director of Advancement (Development // Marketing) BS, Geology, Univ of Okahoma MS, Environmental Science, Univ of Oklahoma PhD, Environmental Science, Univ of Okahoma dZi Foundation BOD Member, 2006 Appointed 2008 Laura McCormick (CRMS class of 1993) lmccormick@crms.org Director of Alumni and Annual Fund BA, Sociology, Northwestern University KDNK BOD, 2008 Appointed 2001 Renee Ramge rramge@crms.org Development Manager & Parent Liaison BA, Communications, Michigan State University Appointed 2010 Mark Gotfredson mgotfredson@crms.org Director of Communications BA, History, University of Southern California Appointed 2012 Cindy Blachly cblachly@crms.org HS(2) Summer Program Director BS, Journalism, University of Colorado Appointed 2010 Ana Mineo amineo@crms.org Development Associate Appointed 2012 Elizabeth Murphy emurphy@crms.org Development Manager Special Events Coordinator Grants and Endowments Appointed 2012 Health Office Katelyn McDonald kmcdonald@crms.org Director of Health Services BSN, University of Michigan RN, OCN Appointed 2012 Ashley Smith asmith@crms.org Director of Counseling Services BA, Psychology, University of Montana MSW, Social Work, Colorado State University Appointed 2002 Student Life Office Jennifer Ogilby jogilby@crms.org Dean of Students, Modern Language Faculty BA, International Studies, Vassar College MA, Private School Leadership, Columbia Appointed 1996 BJ Sbarra bsbarra@crms.org BA, Cornell University Director of Residential Life Appointed 2012