Meet Our Staff
Dr. Phil Barnard, School Principal
Phil grew up on the beautiful beaches of South Australia, before spending over a decade in England's cosmopolitan capital, London. During his time in London, he worked on the pastoral staff of Hillsong Church, overseeing the children's and teaching ministries for a congregation of around 13,000 people.
In 2016, Phil brought his family to Colorado and took on teaching and administration roles in Douglas County School District and Denver Public Schools. He completed his undergraduate teaching degree at Tabor College Adelaide, his Masters in Education at the University of Newcastle and wrote his doctoral thesis at King's College London.
When not in school, Phil spends much of his time exploring the mountains with his two delightful children and a chocolate labrador puppy named Milo.
- B.App.Sci. in Human Movement - University of South Australia
- B.Ed. in Primary Education - Tabor College Adelaide
- M.Ed. in International Development and Education - University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
- PhD in Theology and Religious Studies - King's College London
Phone: 303-733-3778 x119
School Office
- B.A. in Religion - Vanguard University of Southern California
- Master's Cert, Early Childhood Educator Coach - University of Colorado Denver
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 303-733-3778 x119
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - Dordt University, Sioux Center, IA
- Master of Science in Aging Studies/Gerontology - Minnesota State University, Mankato in Mankato, MN
Office Assistant
Phone: 303-733-3778 x144
- BS in Secondary Education- Concordia University, NE
- Certification in Deaconess Studies - Concordia University, Chicago
- MA in Theology - Concordia University, Chicago
Extended Care
Phone: 303-733-3778 x156
K-5 Classroom Teachers
- B.S. in Elementary Education — Concordia University, Nebraska
Kindergarten
- B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies - Colorado State University
Kindergarten
- B.A. in Elementary Education — Concordia University
- M.Ed. in Elementary Education — Concordia University
First Grade
- B.A. in Elementary Education- Northwestern College, Iowa
Second Grade
- B.S. in Behavioral Science with Elementary Education Minor
- M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Elementary Math and Science
Third Grade
- B.A. in Elementary Education - Calvin University
- M.Ed. in Elementary Education - Worcester State College
- Graduate Certificate in Theology - Denver Seminary
Fifth Grade / K-5 Advisor
- B.A. in Performing Arts, Dance - Colorado State University
- B.S. in Human Development Family Studies - Colorado State University
- Masters in Art of Teaching - University of Northern Colorado
Team Teacher
- B.A. in Communicative Disorders - University of Redlands
Team Teacher
Specials Teachers
- B.A. - History w/ Education Endorsement - Metropolitan State University of Denver
- LCMS Colloquy - Concordia University- Seward, NE
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
- B.F.A. in Painting - Georgia State University
- Alternative Teacher Certificate Visual Arts (K-12) - CDE
Art
- B.A. in Elementary Education - Bowling Green State University
- Library Educational Degree - Bowling Green State University
STEAM
- B.A. in Music - Metropolitan State University
- M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction - Concordia University
Music
- B.A. in K-12 Physical Education with endorsements (aka a minor) in coaching - Dordt College, now Dordt University
P.E. / Athletic Director