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.
Pippa Klumb
February 27, 2021
Pippa works with the Fourth and Fifth Grade teams on “Castle Creek Island,” the affectionate term for the mid-campus building that houses intermediate grades along with the school administration. She
Kelsey Dunn
February 2, 2021
Kelsey arrived in Aspen in 2017 after three years teaching PE and Outdoor Education in Dallas, Texas. Originally from Waterbury, Conn., she earned an undergraduate degree in movement and sports
Mary Stokes
February 2, 2021
Mary began at Aspen Country Day School as a Kindergarten assistant in 2004, back when the Lower School was in tiny cottages where the turf field is today. She has
Jenna Hawksley
February 2, 2021
View Staff Member Jenna has a BA in elementary and special education from Salve Regina University in Rhode Island and a master’s degree in educational psychology from the University of
Cathy Grueter
January 28, 2021
A native Alabamian and graduate of Sewanee, the University of the South with a BA in psychology, Cathy has been teaching at Aspen Country Day School since 2010. She previously
Kimberly Bakker
January 13, 2021
Ms. Kim started at Aspen Country Day School in 2003. She grew up in Holland, Michigan, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Art and Literature from Hope College.
Noga Vardy
January 12, 2021
Noga grew up in Aspen and returned home in 2016 to work at Aspen Country Day School. She has a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology and a Master’s of Arts
Adam Hancock
January 6, 2021
A native of North Carolina, Adam graduated from Appalachian State University with a BS in Environmental Biology and Ecology and earned a master’s degree in teaching from Brown University. Adam