Counselors:
Stacey Pottorff
ALL Students A-Ci
Ex: 22119
Education: B.A. in Psych from Mesa State College, M.A. in School Counseling from Adams State College.
Past Jobs: Extended Hours (before and after school program), taught kindergarten enrichment, Summer Camp counselor.
Fun Fact: I have a super-strong olfactory sense. It’s a blessing and a curse.
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Teresa Sheffield
ALL Students Cj-Go
Ex: 22120
Education: BA in Education from Mesa State College, MA in Educational Leadership from the University of Northern Colorado, MA in School Counseling from Adam State University.
Past Jobs: School Counselor, Physical Education teacher, volleyball coach, and Academic Coach and parent.
Fun Fact: Loves, trains, and raises rottweilers.
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Kerri Spore
ALL Students Gp-Li
Ex: 22121
Education: High school - Gunnison, CO. B.A. in Sociology (emphasis in Criminal Justice and Social Sciences) and secondary teaching licensure - Western State Colorado University. M.A. School Counseling - Adams State University.
Past Jobs: Assistant Director of Admissions at Western State Colorado University; Director of Student Services at Western Colorado Community College. By far the best position I’ve had is over ten years as a counselor here at Central!
Fun Fact: Believe it or not, I was a cheerleader in high school and drove a VW bug that was older than I was. I’m also kind of a farm girl. I love old trucks, tractors, riding 4-wheelers, and helping my family on the farm.
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Liza Hines
ALL Students Lo-O
Ex: 22122
Education: B.A. in Sociology and secondary teaching license - CU Boulder. Masters of Education - Colorado State University.
Past Jobs: Assistant Director at a Residential Treatment and Detention Facility, Job Coach, Foster Care Case Manager.
Fun Fact: Married the boy I had a crush on in middle school.
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Kalena Castaneda
ALL Students P-Sh
Ex:22123
Education: BA in Counseling Psychology and BFA in Studio Art from Colorado Mesa University, MA in School Counseling from Adams State University (currently attending)
Past Jobs: Case Manager, Clinician I, Detox Worker, and Personal Trainer (specialized with teens and young adults).
Fun Fact: I am a local artist and have had some of my work displayed downtown. Also, one of my life goals is to travel the world in a van that I turned into a home.
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Jessica Barton
ALL Students Si-Z
Ex: 22124
Education: Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies - Colorado Northwestern Community College. B.A. in Management - University of Phoenix. M.A. in School Counseling - Adams State.
Past Jobs: Paralegal, Oil and Gas Appraiser, Senior Case Manager for the Department of Human Services, Social Services Director
Fun Fact: I received a 4.0 GPA in my Master’s program. My dream job is to be an ice road trucker!
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College and Career:
Jamie Moats
College and Career Advisor
EX: 22131
Education: Fruita Monument High School 1997, Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Mesa State College in 2003.
Past Jobs: Real Estate Agent, Case Manager Assistant, and currently a Mom Taxi.
Fun Fact: I have three boys who are future CHS Warriors! My fifth food group is popcorn and peanut M&Ms and I would spend all summer floating the river with my kids if I could!
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Secretaries:
Dana Smith
Counseling Secretary
Ex: 22116
Tammy Taylor
Counseling Secretary
Ex: 22118
Registrar:
Courtney Salazar
Ex: 22117
FAX: (970) 462-9328