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Emily Agone - Physical Education Emily has taught PE/Health since the school opened in 2009 and has taught in the district since 2002. After growing up in Minnesota Emily went to school at UNC for college and also was on the women's soccer team. Emily, her husband and three kids enjoy everything about the outdoors! | Kate Baros - EmpowerThis is Kate’s 8th year of teaching middle school, but her first at SMS. Her background as a middle school ELA teacher has been constantly challenged and expanded through AVID, alternative settings, trauma invested classrooms and English as a second language. She is excited to join SMS as an Empower teacher to really focus on getting kids what they need to be successful beyond the traditional academic standards. Outside of school Kate can be found spending time with her family, husband and daughter (3), in the woods or reading a book. | Sean Flusche - Physical EducationAfter graduating from Texas A&M University, Sean started his professional career in the health and fitness industry as a personal trainer. During that time he became intrigued in coaching middle school and high school aged kids and decided to pursue a teaching certificate. Sean taught and coached in Texas where he grew up for 10 years before relocating to Colorado. Before coming to Severance MS this year, he taught PE/Health in the Thompson School District, at Windsor HS, and in the Weld RE-9 School District. He also coached varsity football at Mountain View HS and Resurrection Christian HS in Loveland. Besides teaching PE/Health at Severance MS, he also coaches varsity football at Severance HS. Sean’s hobbies include coaching football, hiking, working out, outdoor activities, and spending time with his family and friends. |
Emily Agone - Physical Education
Kate Baros - Empower
This is Kate’s 8th year of teaching middle school, but her first at SMS. Her background as a middle school ELA teacher has been constantly challenged and expanded through AVID, alternative settings, trauma invested classrooms and English as a second language. She is excited to join SMS as an Empower teacher to really focus on getting kids what they need to be successful beyond the traditional academic standards. Outside of school Kate can be found spending time with her family, husband and daughter (3), in the woods or reading a book.
Sean Flusche - Physical Education
After graduating from Texas A&M University, Sean started his professional career in the health and fitness industry as a personal trainer. During that time he became intrigued in coaching middle school and high school aged kids and decided to pursue a teaching certificate. Sean taught and coached in Texas where he grew up for 10 years before relocating to Colorado. Before coming to Severance MS this year, he taught PE/Health in the Thompson School District, at Windsor HS, and in the Weld RE-9 School District. He also coached varsity football at Mountain View HS and Resurrection Christian HS in Loveland. Besides teaching PE/Health at Severance MS, he also coaches varsity football at Severance HS. Sean’s hobbies include coaching football, hiking, working out, outdoor activities, and spending time with his family and friends.
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Chloe GluklickThis is Chloe’s third year as a Hawk and sixth year teaching. She teaches an array of technology electives, including Introduction to Technology, Media Productions, Visual Design, Programming, Game Design and Development, and Digital Art. When she isn’t in the classroom, she loves traveling aboard, hiking with her dog, and exploring photography. | Danna Hartline - Empower Danna teaches Empower to thirteen 6th grade classes, six 7th grade classes and five 8th grade classes. She has a passion for teaching and in utilizing the art of storytelling to inspire, engage, and encourage community. Born and raised in Preston, Idaho, Danna is very close to her Down syndrome brother, who she feels has taught her more about how to be a decent human than anyone else she’s known. She has a K-9 degree from Western Illinois University and a master’s degree in psychology from California Southern University. She has taught all ages, from first grade to college. When she’s not involved in some form of education, she can be found walking with her husband, watching movies and playing games with her family, or serving in Africa. She and her husband have four wonderful children, ages 13 to 21. | Jason Oleskevich - Yearbook Jason was part of the team that opened SMS 13 years ago. He has taught 6th grade SS, 8th grade SS, many electives, as well as being the Dean of Students when the building opened. He was offered an opportunity to work in the “real world” but missed students and returned 1 year later as an 8th-grade team member. This is now his fourth year back on the team. Very tech-savvy, a great listener and likes pizza and coffee. Married and has a 9th-grade daughter. |
Chloe Gluklick
This is Chloe’s third year as a Hawk and sixth year teaching. She teaches an array of technology electives, including Introduction to Technology, Media Productions, Visual Design, Programming, Game Design and Development, and Digital Art. When she isn’t in the classroom, she loves traveling aboard, hiking with her dog, and exploring photography.
Danna Hartline - Empower
Jason Oleskevich - Yearbook
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Matt Relford - Physical EducationMatt has been a part of the Hawk team since the school opened 13 years ago. He has taught Weights & Fitness, Health, Outdoor Education, Personal Wellness, Team & Lifetime Sports and all levels of Physical Education. Prior to teaching, Matt worked in Law Enforcement for over 10 years. Matt just celebrated his 25th anniversary with his wife and enjoys traveling to watch his daughter play college volleyball. Matt also has a son at the University of Colorado in Boulder. | Brandi RennemeyerBrandi is the Spanish teacher here at SMS. This is her second year with Weld Re-4 and fourth year in education. Prior to teaching, she worked for the Department of Human Services in Denver, Castle Rock and here in Northern Colorado. She began developing her second language in 10th grade Spanish class with Señora Sprock. It wasn’t always easy, in fact she wanted to quit. But her mother wouldn’t let her. Turns out moms know what they are talking about. She continued her studies at Colorado State University and later worked for 8 years with monolingual Spanish-speaking families in Denver. She most recently completed her Graduate studies through Liberty University in Virginia. She has traveled throughout Latin America and loves exploring the world through the lense of a second language. Brandi and her husband have lived in Windsor for the last 14 years and love playing golf and going to the lake with their three children. | Britt Sawyer - Music Director Britt has been teaching at Severance Middle School since it opened. Over her 16 year career, she has taught band, orchestra, choir, jazz band, music theory, music appreciation, percussion ensemble, and bucket drumming. As a musician, Ms. Sawyer plays in the Fort Collins Wind Symphony as the principal percussionist. When not teaching or playing music, you can find her on the disc golf course with her husband, Ian |
Matt Relford - Physical Education
Matt has been a part of the Hawk team since the school opened 13 years ago. He has taught Weights & Fitness, Health, Outdoor Education, Personal Wellness, Team & Lifetime Sports and all levels of Physical Education. Prior to teaching, Matt worked in Law Enforcement for over 10 years. Matt just celebrated his 25th anniversary with his wife and enjoys traveling to watch his daughter play college volleyball. Matt also has a son at the University of Colorado in Boulder.
Brandi Rennemeyer
Brandi is the Spanish teacher here at SMS. This is her second year with Weld Re-4 and fourth year in education. Prior to teaching, she worked for the Department of Human Services in Denver, Castle Rock and here in Northern Colorado. She began developing her second language in 10th grade Spanish class with Señora Sprock. It wasn’t always easy, in fact she wanted to quit. But her mother wouldn’t let her. Turns out moms know what they are talking about. She continued her studies at Colorado State University and later worked for 8 years with monolingual Spanish-speaking families in Denver. She most recently completed her Graduate studies through Liberty University in Virginia. She has traveled throughout Latin America and loves exploring the world through the lense of a second language. Brandi and her husband have lived in Windsor for the last 14 years and love playing golf and going to the lake with their three children.
Britt Sawyer - Music Director
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Michelle Smalley - ArtThis is Michelle’s 9th year of teaching art and 7th year of teaching middle school students. Starting in Pueblo and working at schools in rural Colorado has built her experience to be well rounded. She is very organized and loves to promote the SMS arts program. Mrs. Smalley loves being a teacher and will also be a new mom expecting a baby boy in October with her husband Daniel. They just purchased a new home in Windsor and are proud to have their growing family as part of the local community. Loves gardening, reading, yoga, creating art projects for herself or others, and cooking. She also teaches in her spare time and Canvas me Crazy is the name of her traveling painting class for all ages. | Jonathan Talan - Art Jonathan is one of the school's Art and Industrial Arts teachers. This is Jonathan’s first year at SMS but he spent his last 7 years teaching in Thompson School District. He is currently enrolled in the Art of Education University to attain his Master of Arts in Art Education. Jonathan, having a passion for running, is also one of the school’s Cross Country coaches. Although originally from NY/NJ, for the last 12 years he has lived in Fort Collins with his wife and two son’s. | Cathy Verbyla Cathy has been teaching at SMS for the past 4 years. Over her 6 year teaching career, she has taught choir, orchestra, band and musical theater. With a Master’s Degree in French horn performance, Ms. Verbyla plays professionally around Colorado with various orchestras and has also played in Europe several times. She is also a member of the professional choir Cantabile based in Boulder. She enjoys travelling to see friends around the country and visiting her family in Pennsylvania. |
Michelle Smalley - Art
This is Michelle’s 9th year of teaching art and 7th year of teaching middle school students. Starting in Pueblo and working at schools in rural Colorado has built her experience to be well rounded. She is very organized and loves to promote the SMS arts program. Mrs. Smalley loves being a teacher and will also be a new mom expecting a baby boy in October with her husband Daniel. They just purchased a new home in Windsor and are proud to have their growing family as part of the local community. Loves gardening, reading, yoga, creating art projects for herself or others, and cooking. She also teaches in her spare time and Canvas me Crazy is the name of her traveling painting class for all ages.
Jonathan Talan - Art
Cathy Verbyla
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