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
Jack Assaf
August 20, 2026
Jack Assaf grew up in Atlanta and spent six years in Denver before moving to Aspen to join Aspen Country Day as a Middle School math teacher. He holds a
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
John Konstantopoulos
August 19, 2026
John Konstantopoulos grew up in Sarasota, Florida, and earned his BA from the University of Central Florida. After college, he spent two years traveling until he found his home in
Milly Torres
August 19, 2026
Milly grew up in Basalt and is a Roaring Fork Valley local. She joins ACDS this year as a member of the Early School team. Before coming to Country Day,
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