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.
Emmy Gilliam
September 23, 2022
Emmy brings 17 years of experience working in schools as a middle school teacher, faculty leader, and director of admissions and enrollment. She has a BA in English from USC
Allison Fifield
September 19, 2022
A 2008 ACDS graduate, Allison is thrilled to be back in the Roaring Fork Valley. She attended boarding school at Interlochen Arts Academy and then earned a Bachelor’s of Fine
Maria Carbonetti
June 29, 2022
Maria has taught in every grade level since starting at Aspen Country Day School in 1990. Revered by students past and present, Maria stays in touch with many alumni from
Mike Schneiter
June 28, 2022
Moving with his family from the Tetons back home to the Roaring Fork Valley, our new Lead Outdoor Educator is ready to hit the ground running. Mike brings tremendous depth
Andrew Meisler ’14
June 28, 2022
An Aspen Country Day School graduate, Andrew completed his degree in Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado Boulder and also earned Wilderness First Responder certification. His experience, confidence, resilience,
Caitlin Bergman
June 28, 2022
Caitlin, who grew up in the Roaring Fork Valley, studied elementary education with a concentration in cultural and linguistic diversity and has a teacher leadership endorsement from Colorado Mountain College.
Shannon Feeley
June 28, 2022
A Glenwood Springs native, Shannon moved back to the Roaring Fork Valley after teaching in Taipei, Taiwan for two years at the Taipei American School. Shannon’s international experience also includes
Tori Zimmer
June 28, 2022
Tori comes to Aspen Country Day School from Derby Academy in Massachusetts, where she was a Second Grade assistant teacher. Tori also taught at the Chestnut Hill School in Newton,