Denver Public Schools - Every Learner Thrives

Teachers like Taylor Roholt embody what it means to create meaningful, engaging and high-quality learning experiences for students. With over 10 years in education, Mr. Roholt ha...

Max Schwartz has been building something special at Morey Middle School. His drama program has become a haven for students searching for their people, their voice and their conf...

When Easton first walked through the doors of Columbine Elementary, he was shy and reserved, still finding his footing in the new environment. But with the nurturing support...

John F. Kennedy’s reign over Denver Public Schools’ JROTC program is not new knowledge. For decades, JFK has held the legacy as one of the best teams in the entire nation. The...

For more than two decades, Mark Schmidt has been quietly shaping lives, not just test scores. A fifth-grade ELA-E educator at Force Elementary, with the heart of a mentor and the ...

What grade do you teach and how long have you been teaching? I have been teaching second grade for 24 years. 15 of those years were in my home of Puerto Rico. How do you strive t...

In the halls of Joe Shoemaker School, kindergarten teachers and instructional coaches Annie Holyfield and Donnie Staggs are redefining what it means to be a teacher by provi...

For many students, ninth grade is the beginning of a transformative journey toward self-discovery and growth. It’s the start of high school, and this pivotal year can feel l...

Dr. Isaac Solano’s story is rooted in pride: pride in his community, pride in Denver Public Schools and pride in the opportunities that education creates. Growing in North Denver...

Leah Villa, estudiante de tercer grado de la Escuela Primaria Oakland, es una de los 20 estudiantes líderes del Consejo estudiantil de Arte de Oakland y ya está dejando su...

At Summit at Castro, power doesn’t always roar — it whispers in quiet conversations and safe spaces where students feel seen, heard and supported by caring adults. For the Socia...

Pam Smiley (StJohn), a former Denver Public Schools (DPS) and Thomas Jefferson (TJ) alumni, has retired after a long career in education and sports. With her mother working in the...

Imagine being told you’re going to fail before you even begin. It was late summer 2015, just before the doors of Northfield High School officially opened. Early in the morning, t...

MiaAriela Allen brings 28 years of dedication to education at Place Bridge Academy, where she serves in two vital roles: Middle School Newcomer Teacher and Senior Team Lead (STL...

At East High School, personalized education means truly seeing each student — celebrating their stories, recognizing their identities and championing their dreams. For Andy Buch...

At Career Education Center (CEC) Early College, the film program goes beyond technical skills — it’s reshaping how students see success in education. Led by Emmy Award-winning...

En una apacible tarde de otoño en el aula de Inglés 3 de Kristen Shirvan en la Escuela Preparatoria Lincoln, la clase comienza con la presentación de un estudiante. De pie al fr...

Serving the same DPS community for 14 years, Cheryl Cordova knows a thing or two about how to get results from her students. A DPS Blue Ribbon Recipient in Reading, Writing and I...

When you walk into Amelia Roberts’ theater room at Trevista at Horace Mann, you feel the energy, laughter and genuine joy of students discovering their voices and passion. ...

As a Student Support Liaison at Hamilton Middle School, Liza Alvarez creates meaningful connections with students and families, working to remove barriers that stand in the way of...