Meet the Office Team

I’ve been with BVSD for over 8 years but really I have truly been a Kohl Colt for 14 years (since both my boys went here)! My position says attendance & registrar but to be honest I love being involved in just about everything! If I don’t know an answer I am confident I can get us to someone who does!

I grew up in Maryland and attended the University of Maryland, Frostburg Campus where my parents think I earned a degree in socializing; however, I did actually get my degree in early childhood/elementary education. I’ve taught kindergarten and 4th grade in inner city schools as well as run multiple child care facilities. Upon moving to Colorado, I entered the corporate world but found that while I enjoy office work, I truly missed children. And so… working in the office at Kohl is a favorite place! Not only is my position fun, but I never experience the same day twice!

Outside of school, I love to be outside whether I am traveling, reading, making crafts, gardening or escaping to Grand Lake (when possible). To tell the truth - I am always up for an adventure or a good challenge!

Geoff is entering his seventh year as the principal at Kohl Elementary and his 17th year as an administrator in Boulder Valley School District. Prior to his time as a Colt, he was the assistant principal and athletic director at both Centennial Middle School and Aspen Creek PK-8. Geoff began his career in education as a high school history, government, and economics teacher, but due to his belief in the importance of physical activity and interest in connections between exercise and brain development/cognitive function, made a move to the gym to teach physical education.

Geoff holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership & Organizations, awarded jointly by the University of California, Santa Barbara & California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. His dissertation focused on connections between the manner in which principals lead and organizational outcomes. He maintains a research interest in this area and continues to study leadership and change theory. Geoff also holds a Masters Degree in Secondary Education and a Bachelor of Science in history with a minor in political science.

When not playing sports or stirring up trouble with his two brothers, Geoff spent his childhood reconnoitering the creek near his home and exploring the wilds of suburban Kansas City on his bike. He is the son of (happily retired) educators, his father a school superintendent and his mother a science teacher. In his free time, Geoff enjoys riding his bike, paddle boarding, fly fishing, wave riding, running, skiing, carpentry, and spending time with family. He lives in Boulder County with his wife Amber, a speech language pathologist, their four kids, and the family dogs Aspen, a counter surfing Ridgeback/Coonhound mix, a Plush Danois named Bear, and a long and low named Cow, who is a Pit Bull/Basset Hound mix.

Go COLTS!

Hello Kohl students and families! I am so happy to be Kohls’ office manager and really look forward to a great year to come. You may not know this, but I’m going on my seventeenth year at Kohl and it just keeps getting better and better! I have worked in the Health Room, as an ILC para, a playground para, kitchen cashier and even talent show host. Now being part of the office team is exactly where I want to be!!

Some of my favorite things:

• Camping, hiking and tree bathing in the Colorado mountains
• Playing board games with my boys, visiting friends/family and loving on my cat
• Trying new recipes, new restaurants and old favorites too
• Broncos, Olympics and any live event I can attend

One of my very favorite things; the students, staff and families at Kohl! It truly is a special place and I always look forward to seeing everyone after a summer break. I especially enjoy hearing about all the summertime adventures! Working here and sharing life with everyone, is what makes Kohl so special. Feel free to stop by the anytime, I am here for you and to assist in anyway. Go COLTS!