Meet the Faculty and Staff

Middle School Faculty

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Karen Aleide

Individuals & Societies Teacher

Ohio University
B.S. Journalism
Roosevelt University
M.A. Education with an endorsement in history
Bio
Prior to teaching at BCD, I taught for five years in Chicago at a high school and middle school. I have also taught in Colorado at the college level and middle school level. I enjoy reading, travel and baking, as well as spending time with my daughter, Madeline, and son, Henry. I moved to Colorado from Chicago in 2004 and love to hike and ski.
Christa Chatham

MS Spanish Teacher

University of Colorado at Boulder
B.A. Spanish Language and Literature
Minor in Elementary Education

Bio
I have been teaching for over 7 years, Spanish and English in the U.S. and in Spain. Prior to working for BCD I was working for Berlitz, an international language school, where I wore many hats. I was a Supervisor, Spanish Teacher and ESL teacher. Previous to this, I was a high school Spanish teacher in Commerce city. I became fluent in Spanish after teaching English in Spain for three years, which was an amazing experience that taught me so much. I love traveling and learning about new cultures. I have been to 18 different countries and each one has given me a different perspective about life. When I am not teaching or traveling I will be rock climbing, camping, hiking or swimming in the Boulder Creek. I also enjoy drawing and painting.
Doyle Kersey

Middle School Latin Teacher

Florida State University
B.A. Classics and Education
Bio
When I am not playing with my dog or taking care of the house, I am an avid bowler. I also like to sail on Lake Pueblo whenever I have the chance to do so. I like to travel and keep current on the latest movies.
Karen Morton

Middle School Science Teacher

College of William & Mary
B.S. Biology
University of California, Berkeley -Teaching Credential
Touro University
M.Ed. in Innovative Learning
Bio
Prior to teaching at BCD , I taught in public and private, urban and suburban middle schools for 16 years in California. I have taught almost every subject but my specialty is science where I have held several leadership roles. When not in the classroom, I spend as much time as possible exploring the outdoors. I love animals, nature, gardening, watching my sons play ice hockey, and my daughter ride horses.

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Gwynn Reback

French Teacher
IB Coordinator

Smith College
B.A. French Language and Literature
B.A. Comparative Literature
Université de Paris IV, La Sorbonne
University of Colorado at Denver
M.A. Educational Psychology
Bio
Prior to teaching at BCD, I worked in the publishing world and coached swimming for the US Swimming Association.

I spend most of my free time playing with my two children and my husband. I enjoy being active outdoors, whether hiking, swimming, or snowshoeing. When I’m ready to come inside, I like to read, write, or listen to music.
Sara Rove

Middle School Design and Innovation Teacher

Rutgers University
BAs in Anthropology and Spanish Literature
University of Denver
MA in Curriculum and Instruction with a certificate in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education
Bio
I am so happy to be back in the Colorado sunshine after the past few years teaching MYP Design and Science in Princeton, NJ. A teacher for 15 years, I have found a passion in teaching design through the lens of technology. My days are spent happily tinkering in the BCD Innovation Lab. Outside of school I love watching documentaries, cooking, and getting outdoors with my husband and 2 daughters.
Jessica Vance

Language & Literature Teacher
Texas State University
B.A. Literature
M.A. Literature
Colorado Teacher License 7-12 Language Arts
Bio
Prior to teaching at BCD, I taught 7th grade Language Arts in Austin, Texas, my hometown. I love teaching reading, writing, and even grammar to middle school students. In my free time, you can find me birding (sometimes with Ms. Bond!) or hiking with my husband and two sons. I also enjoy baking, reading, writing poetry, and spending time with family and friends.
Dan Zuckerman

Middle School Mather Teacher

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