Stories from the Journey
The strength of our school community is built on the continued commitment of faculty, students, and families to support each other as they learn and grow. Here are stories of the people, places, and experiences that make up the Aspen Country Day School journey.
Kristina Hopkins
August 25, 2026
Kristina grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and moved to Aspen in 2026 after several years in Brooklyn. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Child/Human Development and Cognitive Brain Science from
Ina Ropotica
August 21, 2026
Ina grew up in Romania and has since lived in Finland, Spain, the UK, and the United States, an international path that has shaped her love of languages and cultures.
Sophie Sileo
August 21, 2026
A Colorado native, Sophie grew up in Denver and came to Aspen in fall 2026 to join Aspen Country Day School as the PreK–Third Grade Science Teacher. She holds a
Trisha Lavery
August 20, 2026
Trisha grew up in Lake Placid, New York, and moved to the Roaring Fork Valley in 2023 to work in education at the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies. She holds
Amanda Eisenberg
August 20, 2026
Amanda was born and raised in Costa Rica and moved to Aspen in 2026 to join Aspen Country Day School as the Lower School Drama teacher. She holds a BA
Holland Filliettaz
August 19, 2026
Holland Filliettaz moved to Aspen in 2025 after spending much of her nearly 20-year teaching career in Los Angeles. Originally from Connecticut, she earned her undergraduate degree from Denison University
Siena Keck
August 19, 2026
Siena grew up in the beach town of San Clemente, California, and moved to the Roaring Fork Valley to pursue higher education in social work and work with a local
Kerry McGonigle
August 18, 2025
Kerry McGonigle brings 23 years of classroom teaching experience to Aspen Country Day School. She began her career in Woodbury, New Jersey, then taught in Bethesda, Maryland, part of the
Rachel Nahirny
August 31, 2023
Rachel moved to Aspen in 2023 to work at Aspen Country Day and ski (a lot). Originally from Brookline, Mass., she has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies