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Karla Galindo

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Principal Secretary
720-833-6707 Office
720-833-6797 Attendance 

Hi, I’m Karla Galindo, the principal secretary at SOAR Academy. Growing up in North Denver shaped who I am today. I cherish my time with my daughter and family. I enjoy baking and scrapbooking whenever I get a chance.

Karen Galindo

Karen
Student Engagement Coordinator
720-833-6829 Office

My name is Karen Galindo and I am the Student Engagement Coordinator at SOAR Academy. I work side by side with our families to make sure our students feel supported in every step of their education and help students reach their highest potential. In my free time, I love spending time with family and my 3 dogs, traveling and exploring new places.  

Alma Arellano

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School Counselor
720-833-6786 Office

My name is Alma Arellano. This is my 27th year in education and 2nd here at SOAR. I have a B.S. in Family and Consumer Science, a M.A. in Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Education and am completing a dual M. A. in School and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am passionate about helping students find their path after high school and helping them get there successfully. I am married and have two children and two energetic chocolate labs. Outside of school I love to fish, camp, boat and ride horses, 4-wheelers or motorcycles. I am excited to be here at SOAR and am looking forward to a great year!

Kevin Vicente

Kevin
EARSS Grant Coordinator
720-833-6754 Office

Greetings, my name is Kevin Vicente and I am the EARRS Grant manager!  This is my 20th year working with youth and I truly appreciate being a support for students in this pivotal time of their lives. I have worked with youth in a wide variety of settings from the soccer field, to residential treatment centers, and in the classroom.  My hope is for all whom I get the pleasure of interacting with is to widen their view of the world and of themselves.  Outside of school, my wife and I are raising our two kids(8 and 11) to be active and caring people whom leave the world a better place. Go Colorado Rapids!  

Angela Green

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Social Worker
720-833-6770 Office

Hello! My name is Angie Green and I work with Soar Academy as the School Social Worker. I moved back to Colorado in 2021. I am passionate about helping vulnerable populations develop the skills needed to become the best version of themselves in order to achieve self-sufficiency. I practice my work through a combination of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Art Therapy. I have an extensive background working with vulnerable populations, but enjoy working with at risk adolescents most. As I like to put it, “They are my Jam.” Outside of the work I dedicate myself to, I also teach for all of Colorado Municipal Courts. In my free time, I enjoy fishing, gardening, kayaking, whitewater rafting, watching movies, music, playing with my dog, camping, and mentoring teens.

Steve Livingston

Steve Livingston
GED Coordinator
720-833-6831 Office

I am a passionate, caring, fun and calm teacher. I deeply believe in taking care of your mind, body and soul. I love to exercise (especially run), read (especially Stephen King) and play card and board games. My wife is my inspiration. She has overcome tragedy to lead by example through art therapy. We have wonderful 3 kids; 2 grown, 1 in college. 
 
 

Cree Duane

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Social Studies/Science Teacher
720-833-6648 Office

Hello, I'm Cree Duane and I am very excited to continue teaching at SOAR Academy as their Social Studies and Science teacher! I will be entering my 4th year in education and bring with me experience as a prior behavioral therapist. I have a Double B.S. in Criminal Justice and Psychology and a M.S. in Clinical Psychology. I am passionate about helping students recognize their potential and teaching them how to use the skills needed for them to be successful in this great global community we are all a part of. In my free time, I enjoy experiencing other cultures through travel, reading, gaming, going on walks, and trying new foods

Colin Morgan

Intervention Specialist
720-833-6776 Office
 

Amber Anderson

Language Arts Teacher
720-833-6830 Office
 
I have been an educator for twenty-five years in many different locations and capacities. I’ve taught all across Colorado, in California, Lithuania, and Jordan. I’ve taught everyone from infants to adults, from English to Theatre. My favorite part about being an English teacher is to witness the power of literacy–how it can positively impact so many aspects of a student’s life. When I’m not teaching reading and writing, I’m practicing my own skills through participating in a variety of book clubs and writing groups. I also love to go to the theatre, practice daily yoga, take nature walks and hikes, and travel internationally. I have been married twenty-seven years to my college sweetheart and have two adult daughters and two dogs.

Mitchell Petersen

Math Teacher
720-833-6794