News Release
June 3, 2005
Five School Principal Appointments Announced
Superintendent Jerry Wartgow has appointed five more school principals for the 2005-2006 school year - Antwan Wilson at Montbello High School, Veronica Benavidez at Remington Elementary School, Michael Crawford at Palmer Elementary School, Dan Villescas at Del Pueblo Elementary School and Brette Pond at Bromwell Elementary School. All appointments have been approved by the Board of Education.
Brette Pond (Bromwell Elementary School) is the assistant principal and athletic director at Park Hill K-8 School. She has been with DPS for nine years. She started her teaching career at Park Hill School, where she taught and worked as a literacy coach for six years. She then spent two years working for a school development organization and supported schools in Washington state and across Colorado. She returned to the district in 2002 to work as an assessment and literacy specialist for the Southeast Area Superintendent's Office. This year, she returned to Park Hill School.
Dan Villescas (Del Pueblo Elementary School) is completing his second year as principal at Allendale Elementary in Jefferson County Public Schools. His experience includes two years as an elementary school assistant principal, three years as a curriculum development specialist for the Alma Curriculum and Teacher Training Project, and three years as a teacher at Lake Middle School.
Michael Crawford (Palmer Elementary School) is in his second year as the director of elementary education for Adams County School District 50. His background in education includes four years as an elementary principal and additional experience as an assistant principal, counselor and teacher.
Veronica Benavidez (Remington Elementary School) currently is the director of human resources for Boulder Valley Public Schools. Benavidez has 27 years of experience as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, adjunct professor and other administrative positions.
Antwan Wilson (Montbello High School) currently is serving as principal at Pleasant Valley Middle School in Wichita, Kansas. He has five years of teaching experience, and five years of administrative experience, three at the high school level.
For additional information, contact the DPS Communications Office at 720-423-3414.