Sara Croxall

scroxall@jajags.com

Hi! I am Miss Sara and I am the Occupational Therapist at Jefferson Academy. I graduated in 2014 from Washington University in St. Louis with a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy and I have been working at JA since 2017. As the school OT, I have the privilege of supporting students of all abilities to help them develop the fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, and self-regulation skills necessary for success in their academic setting. As a bonus, I also get to oversee the school’s "Motor Room", a resource available to all JA students who may benefit from structured movement and sensory-based activities and designed to promote engagement and learning.

I grew up in Chicago, but once these mountains called, I just couldn’t leave...but don't worry, I remain a die-hard Chicago sports fan! I’ve been married since 2019, and my husband and I have two amazing human children (3 and 1 year old) and the best doggo---all who keep life busy, joyful, and full of adventure! When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me hiking, skiing, reading with my book club, or baking something sweet to share. I love working with students of all abilities at JA and look forward to another wonderful year! 

Erin Heighway M.A., CCC-SLP

eheighway@jajags.com

I have worked at Jefferson Academy for 8 years and wear two hats here.  I am the Speech Language Pathologist for grades 3rd - 6th.  As a Speech Language Pathologist, I work with students with a variety of needs including oral language, articulation, social communication, written expression, and fluency.  The majority of my work involves students with IEPs but I also support teachers and students with more mild concerns through the MTSS process. I am also the Literacy Interventionist for grades 4th-6th.  In this role, I work with students with READ plans supporting literacy skills including decoding, fluency, comprehension, spelling and writing.

Susan Jones, EdS, NCSP

sjones@jajags.com

My name is Susan Jones and this will be my 10th year as the School Psychologist at Jefferson Academy Elementary. My role as the School Psychologist includes supporting Special Education students who have needs related to emotional regulation, problem solving, and expressing feelings.

Megan Luebke, M.A. CCC-SLP

mluebke@jajags.com

My name is Megan Luebke and I am the speech-language pathologist for grades K-2. This is my 10th year at JA.  I am passionate about supporting students with communication difficulties including articulation, fluency, expressive/receptive language skills, and social communication. I work with students on IEPs and general education students presenting with mild concerns through our MTSS process. I can be reached Tuesday-Thursday at mluebke@jajags.com. 

Jennifer Lydick, Special Education, 4th-6th

jlydick@jajags.com

I am Mrs. Jennifer Lydick, and I have been teaching special education at Jefferson Academy for 24 years, working with 4th–6th grade students. Special education provides individualized support and strategies to help students succeed in their learning, focusing on their strengths while addressing areas that may be more challenging. Teaching is an absolute passion of mine, and I am so excited to work with you and your child this year.

Dianne Taylor, Special Education, K-3rd

dtaylor@jajags.com

My name is Dianne Taylor and I am the special education teacher for Kindergarten through 3rd grade.  This is my first year here at Jefferson Academy, but I have worked in special education for 24 years.  Special education provides tailored instruction to meet the unique learning needs of students with disabilities.  It is rewarding to watch these students overcome challenges and build their confidence and discover their strengths. I am excited to join this amazing school and this wonderful community.

Lynnsey Humpert, Reading Intervention

lhumpert@jajags.com

You may know me as Lynnsey Kitchens, I am now Lynnsey Humpert! I grew up in Napa, California. My family (daughter: 18 years, two sons: 16 and 14 years) and I moved to Colorado twelve years ago and we LOVE it! I graduated from Pacific Union College with a degree in Early Childhood Education and received my teaching credential from Regis University. I have previously taught Kindergarten and 1st grade. This is my third year as a Reading Interventionist at JA. 

You can reach me at LHumpert@jajags.com 

I am so very excited to work with your student this year! 

Jamie Miller, Reading Intervention

jmiller@jajags.com

Hi, I am Jamie Miller! This is my 7th year at JA and my 3rd in K-3 Reading Intervention!  I received a Bachelor of Science from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a degree in Exercise Physiology and received my teaching degree from Metro State.  I have previously taught Kindergarten and am excited to be in intervention again this year!

Jenny Brown

jbrown@jajags.com

Kathleen Bedow

lbedow@jajags.com

Hi, I am Kathleen Bedow! This is my 5th year at JA and 29th year in the classroom teaching. I love my position here at JA supporting our Multi-language Learners (MLs) and our students in K-3 who need an extra boost with math!  I received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Metropolitan State University in Denver and a Master’s of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Elementary Math from Concordia University – Portland.