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
Middle School Teachers
- B.A. in Music, Education Emphasis - Colorado Christian University
6th Homeroom / Science
- B.S. in Middle Level Education - Concordia University, Nebraska
7th Homeroom / English
- B.A. in History - Colorado Christian University
8th Homeroom / Social Studies
- B.A in Liberal Arts - University of Maryland, Global Campus
- M.Ed in Education Administration - Loyola University
Math / STEAM
- Bachelor of Arts in K-8 Education - Azusa Pacific University
- Urban Community Teacher Education Program - University of Colorado Denver
Middle School Advisor
- B.A. in Liberal Arts Elementary- Concordia University Irvine
- B.A. in Theology- Christ College Irvine
Team Teacher
- B.F.A. in Painting - Georgia State University
- Alternative Teacher Certificate Visual Arts (K-12) - CDE
Art
- 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