Faculty and Staff
Relationships form the foundations of the CRMS 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 the Welcome Center.
Phone: 970-963-2562 Fax: 970-963-9865 Mailing Address: 500 Holden Way, Carbondale, CO 81623 U.S.A.
Please note that all the administrators can be reached through the main reception desk at the Welcome Center.
Phone: 970-963-2562 Fax: 970-963-9865 Mailing Address: 500 Holden Way, Carbondale, CO 81623 U.S.A.
Faculty
Peter BenedictMathematics Faculty, River Program Manager
BA, Outdoor Education, Prescott College
MS, Math Education, Montana State University
pbenedict@crms.org
Appointed 1998
Betsy Bingham-Johns
Director of College Counseling
BS, Psychology, Denison University
bbinghamjohns@crms.org
Appointed 2007
William Brown
Mathematics Department Chair, Mathematics Faculty
BA, Astrophysics, University of Colorado, Boulder
MS, Medical Physics, Duke University & Medical Center
wbrown@crms.org
Appointed 2011
Mark Clark
History Faculty
BA, Religion/Philosophy, Colorado College
MA, Philosophy of Religion, Claremont Graduate University
mclark@crms.org
Appointed 1979
Robin Colt
Science Faculty
MS, Environmental Studies, Antioch University
BA, Environmental Studies, University of Vermont
rcolt@crms.org
Appointed 2012
Meghan Detering
Librarian
BA, Geology and Environmental Studies, Bowdoin College
MS, Library and Information Science, Drexel University
mdetering@crms.org
Appointed 2008
Nancy Draina
Academic Dean and Arts Faculty
BA, Secondary Education, Shepherd University
MA, Art Education, Maryland Institute College of Art
ndraina@crms.org
Appointed 2006
Lane
Instructional Support
BA, Human Biology, Hampshire College
MA, Education, Western State Colorado University
lerrickson@crms.org
Appointed 2007
A.O. Forbes (CRMS class of 1969)
History Faculty
BA, MA, Geography, University of Colorado
aoforbes@crms.org
Appointed 1986
Heather Froelicher (CRMS class of 1977)
Learning Specialist
BS, Wildlife Biology Colorado State University
Special Education License, Western State Colorado University
Klingenstein Fellow, Columbia University Teaching College
hfroelicher@crms.org
Appointed 2008
Lori Gavette
Modern Language Faculty
BA, Spanish, University of Colorado
lgavette@crms.org
Appointed 1994
Jim Gaw (CRMS class of 1964)
Science Faculty
BA, Chemistry, Reed College
CRMS Great Teaching Chair in Science and Mathematics
jgaw@crms.org
Appointed 1979
Greg Guardiano
Math Faculty
MS, Applied Math, John Hopkins
Appointed 2019
Katie Hyman
English Faculty
Director of International Program
BA, History and Asian Studies, Bowdoin College
khyman@crms.org
Appointed 2012
Eric Krimmer
Director of Technology
BS, Information Technology, Colorado State University
AA, AS, Colorado Mountain College; Microsoft MCSE Certification;
Cisco CCNA Certification
ekrimmer@crms.org
Appointed 2000
Tristan Kurer-Ahrens
Teaching Fellow
BS, Environmental Studies with a Concentration in Conservation Biology, Warren Wilson College
Appointed 2019
Amanda Leahy
History Department Chair, History/English Faculty, Horse Program Manager
BA, American Studies, Middlebury College
MA, American Western History, Colorado State University
aleahy@crms.org
Appointed 2000
Juan Manuel Martín Céspedes
Modern Language Faculty
Escuela de posgrado Universidad de Granada
Master of Secondary Education; Master of Spanish
jcespedes@crms.org
Appointed 2012
David Meyer
History Faculty
BA, Environmental Studies & Government, Bowdoin College;
MA, History, University of Montana
dmeyer@crms.org
Appointed 1999
Matt Norrdin
English Department Chair, English Faculty
BA, Philosophy, University of Colorado
mnorrdin@crms.org
Appointed 2007
Jennifer Ogilby
Dean of Students; Modern Language Faculty
BA, International Studies, Vassar College
MA, Private School Leadership, Columbia University
jogilby@crms.org
Appointed 1996
Kayo Ogilby
Science Department Chair, Science Faculty
BS, Liberal Arts, Evergreen State College
MA, Secondary School Science Education, Columbia University
CRMS Great Teaching Chair in Science 2010/11
kogilby@crms.org
Appointed 1996
Andrew Overstreet
Mathematics Faculty
BS, Outdoor Education, Western State University
aoverstreet@crms.org
Appointed 2013
Eugene Pak
Teaching Fellow
BA, Criminal Justice & US History, Citadel Military College of SC
Appointed 2019
Alex Perkins
English Faculty
BA, University of Montana
MA, Middlebury College
aperkins@crms.org
Appointed 2012
Daniel Pittz
Modern Language Department Chair, Modern Language Faculty
BA, Spanish Literature, University of Colorado
MEd, Curriculum
MA, Spanish, Universidad de Salamanca and New Mexico State University
dpittz@crms.org
Appointed 2004
David Powers
Glassblowing Artist in Residence
Studied glass at Cal Poly, CA
Apprenticed with Master Blacksmith Francis Whitaker
Appointed 1976
Lynn Pulford
Art Department Chair, Arts Faculty
BA, Media Arts, Montana State University
MA, Photography, Savannah College of Art and Design
lpulford@crms.org
Appointed 1997
Meredith Reitemeir
Teaching Fellow
Creative Writing, University of Arkansas
Appointed 2019
Robert Rosati (On Sabbatical 2019-20)
Mathematics Faculty
BS, Physics, Northern Arizona University
brosati@crms.org
Appointed 2011
Noah Sakamoto
Visual Arts Faculty
BFA, Media Arts, California College of Arts
Appointed 2019
Emily Shannon
Teaching Fellow
BS, Environmental Science, College of Environmental Science & Forestry (ESF)
Appointed 2019
Ashley Smith
Director of Counseling Services
BA, Psychology, University of Montana
MSW, Social Work, Colorado State University
LCSW and Certified Addiction Counselor II
asmith@crms.org
Appointed 2002
Eliot Taft
English Faculty
BA, English & Environmental Studies, Bowdoin College
Appointed 2019
George Weber
Music Department Chair, Music Faculty
BM, Music, University of Colorado
MM, Music, University of Colorado
gweber@crms.org
Appointed 1996
Tracy Wilson
History Faculty, Climbing Program Manager, 9th Grade Team Leader
BA, English & Communications, Boise State University
MA, Secondary School Education, Prescott College
twilson@crms.org
Appointed 2008
Jeremy Wolf
Mathematics and Science Faculty
BS, Physics, Oregon State University
MS, Physics, Montana State University
jwolf@crms.org
Appointed 2009 and 2013
Administrative Office
Jeff LeahyHead of School
BA, English, Pomona College
MA, English, Trinity College
jleahy@crms.org
Appointed to Faculty 2000, as Head of School 2005
Lolli White
Receptionist and Attendance Manager
lwhite@crms.org
Appointed 2015
Academic Office
Nancy DrainaAcademic Dean and Arts Faculty
BA, Secondary Education, Shepherd University
MA, Art Education, Maryland Institute College of Art
ndraina@crms.org
Appointed 2006
Jessica McGrath
Registrar
jmcgrath@crms.org
Appointed 2016
Admission and Communications Office
Molly DoraisDirector of Admission and Financial Aid
BA, Political Science, Princeton University
mdorais@crms.org
Appointed 2003
Julie Wiley
Associate Director of Admission
Juris Doctor, Washington & Lee University School of Law
AB, Public Policy Studies & Art History, Duke
jwiley@crms.org
Appointed 2019
Nicole Padgett
Admission Associate
BA, Philosophy, Rollins College
npadgett@crms.org
Appointed 2018
Aimee Yllanes
Communications and Marketing Manager
BFA, Graphic Design, Rochester Institute of Technology
ayllanes@crms.org
Appointed 2015
Active Program Office
Diane HacklDirector of Active Program
BA, Environmental Conservation, University of Colorado, Boulder
dhackl@crms.org
Appointed 2012
Darryl Fuller
Outdoor Program Manager
BA, Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz
BA, Biology, University of California, Santa Cruz
dfuller@crms.org
Appointed 2000
Business Office
Joe WhiteDirector of Finance
BS, Business Administration, University of Colorado, Denver
jwhite@crms.org
Appointed 2005
Monica Perez-Rhodes
Human Resources/Controller
BS, Business Administration, University of Phoenix
mrhodes@crms.org
Appointed 1994
Marlin Rhodes
Accounts Payable/Receivable
billing@crms.org
Appointed 1990
Development Office
Heath HignightDirector of Development
MA, English, Oklahoma State University
hhignight@crms.org
Appointed 2019
Lindsay Pfaffmann
Director of Annual Giving
BA, Sociology, University of Kansas
lpfaffmann@crms.org
Appointed 2019
Beth Smith
Alumni and Parent Relations Manager
BA, Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
bsmith@crms.org
Appointed 2014
Ana Mineo
Development Associate
AA, Business, Colorado Mountain College
amineo@crms.org
Appointed 2012
Health Office
Ashley SmithDirector of Counseling Services
BA, Psychology, University of Montana
MSW, Social Work, Colorado State University
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addictions Counselor II
asmith@crms.org
Appointed 2002
Wendy Wampler
Director of Health Services
DN in Nursing, Colorado Mountain College
Paramedic, Swedish Hospital Paramedic Program
BA, Literature, Minor Psychology, Fort Lewis College
EMT-B, Mercy Medical Center
OEC/Wilderness EMT, National Ski Patrol
wwampler@crms.org
Appointed 2015
Student Life Office
Jennifer OgilbyDean of Students, Modern Language Faculty
BA, International Studies, Vassar College
MA, Private School Leadership, Columbia University
jogilby@crms.org
Appointed 1996
BJ Sbarra
Director of Residential Life
BA, Cornell University
bsbarra@crms.org
Appointed 2012
Technology
Eric KrimmerDirector of Technology
BS, Information Technology, Colorado State University
AA, AS, Colorado Mountain College; Microsoft MCSE Certification;
Cisco CCNA Certification
ekrimmer@crms.org
Appointed 2000
Todd Anderson
Technology Assistant
tanderson@crms.org
Appointed 2017
Garden Program
Heather McDermott
Director of Garden Program
BA, Green Mountain College
hmcdermott@crms.org
Appointed 2016
Food Service
Fiona O'Donnell PaxDirector of Food Services
Failte, Ireland in Professional Cooking
Professional Chef since 1992
fodonnell@crms.org
Appointed 2007
Summer Programs
Tracy WilsonInterim Director of the (HS)2 Program
BA, English & Communications, Boise State University
MA, Secondary School Education, Prescott College
twilson@crms.org
Appointed 2008
Buildings and Grounds
Ryan MargoBuildings and Grounds Director
Associates Degree, Brown College
rmargo@crms.org
Appointed 2018
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