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Paula Prikyl is from Paradise Valley, Arizona, and moved to Aspen in 1978 to ski. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Speech as well as a degree in theater arts from Colorado State University. She has worked at Aspen Country Day School since 1997.
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What is one thing you’re super proud of?
I am super proud of my three amazing children: Tony, Sydney, and Ruthie!
Favorite place on campus?
The PreKindergarten backyard
Favorite place in Aspen?
My deck. I have an epic view.
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