Special Education

Hello Colt Community! My name is Ashley Alumbaugh and this will be my 5th year supporting Kohl as a School Psychologist. I also support Eisenhower Elementary in Boulder. I am originally from Colorado Springs and, thanks to a military family, have lived in several states along the way. I returned to Colorado in 2019 after graduate studies and have supported BVSD schools since this then.

I love working with kids and helping students (and staff!) with of all kinds of abilities have a meaningful and enjoyable school experience. I am looking forward to another year doing just that.

I attended Eastern Kentucky University for an undergraduate degree in Psychology, followed by the University of Kentucky where I earned my PhD in School Psychology.

Outside of school, I love spending my time with my family, including my husband, 4th grader, 1st grader, and 2 dogs. My active boys keep me busy and make me laugh every day. With that, I also love to hide away with a good book!

Hello Colt Community!

I’m looking forward to a fantastic year! I am so excited to join the Kohl community. I have been teaching Special Education for 16 years, and my last 8 have been at Eldorado PK8. I got my undergraduate degree in Elementary and Special Education at the University of Delaware and my master's in school administration at Shenandoah University in Virginia.

Outside of school, I love spending time with my family. I have two girls that are 4 and 6 years old. We take every chance we get to go outside and explore. Hiking, biking, and swimming are a few of our favorite things. Other activities that fill my cup are stand-up paddle boarding and yoga.

My passion for teaching started when I was in elementary school and saw firsthand the ability to impact others' lives by supporting them. I realized that through kindness, patience, and guidance, I could help classmates understand difficult concepts, boost their confidence, and encourage a love of learning. This early experience ignited a lifelong dedication to education and helping others reach their full potential.

Welcome and welcome back Colt Family! I am so excited to continue as the SLP (speech language pathologist) for my seventh year here at Kohl!

I grew up in south Florida and made my way out to Colorado for college and subsequently graduate school (Go Buffs and Go Bears!). I have bachelor degrees in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, and Music Vocal Performance, and a minor in linguistics from CU Boulder. I have a master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from UNC Greeley.

This summer was a busy one filled with gardening, river time with my dog Lula, a lot a bit of work, some climbing, and fun travel with family, friends, and my husband Ryan. I went to Florida for my nephew’s high school graduation and then crossed the country to see my husband and our close friends in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. I also took a short trip to Crested Butte! Fun fact: as of this year, my niece and 2 nephews (pictured left) have all surpassed me in height (by A LOT!).

My passion for working with children has existed for as long as I can remember. Making kiddos smile and laugh, while simultaneously supporting their abilities to confidently use their voices to communicate, is why I love my job so much. That, and getting to collaborate with an incredibly talented team of special educators, specialists, teachers, and administrators. I am lucky to learn every day from those who surround me at work!

Recently, I have been fortunate enough to partner with district committees and community members to put forth educational content on Neurodiversity in education and communication. I have found a passion in advocating for neurodivergent students at Kohl and district-wide through my active participation on the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEI). Please don’t hesitate to say hi and stop by to chat about anything and everything neurodiversity!

Hey Colts!!! I’m eager to get the school year started and see all of you again! I have been teaching special education at Kohl since 2015 and I’ve been teaching special education since 2009. After getting my BA in Special Education with an added endorsement in general elementary education, I attended grad school to earn a Master’s of Education in reading and have an added endorsement as a Reading Specialist.

One of my passions is teaching students to read and seeing their confidence grow. I enjoy teaching my students the skills and strategies they need to become successful learners. I absolutely love supporting my students and their families in every way!

This summer has been filled with so many wonderful things. My husband and I celebrated our 28th anniversary. We went to Santorini, Greece. This was an amazing experience. The food was wonderful and the sights were spectacular!!!

A little more about me; I love to travel with my husband, go skiing, biking, golfing, stand-up paddle boarding, and drinking coffee outside in the morning. We have two grown kids, Lindsey and Logan and our son’s wife Lauren. Lastly, 1 cute cat who rules the house, Emmett..

I’m looking forward to a fantastic year, Go COLTS!

My name is Kerry Musfeldt and I am a proud member of the special education team. I am entering my 7th year in BVSD as a school based physical therapist. My family is from Boulder where I was born and raised attending Columbine Elementary, Centennial Middle, Boulder High School, and the University of Colorado. Fun fact - both of my parents (as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins) graduated from Boulder High as well.

My favorite part of my work is seeing children with various abilities participate in school, play with their peers, and learn how to advocate for themselves and challenge themselves. Seeing students have a level of independence and joy in their accomplishments fills my cup!

Outside of school, my family is my joy. We love to ski, mountain bike, hike, and travel. My daughter is going into her 2nd year at Loyola University in Chicago and my 16 year old son is entering his junior year of online high school and attends a hockey academy in New Hampshire. My husband and I visit them as much as we can during the school year but mostly we love when they are home for the summer!

Greetings Colts! I am elated to be back at Kohl as a part time speech language pathologist. In 2004, I began my career in BVSD at Kohl for five years. Then, I moved to Aspen Creek Pk-8th for ten years and Lafayette Elementary for three years. This year along with Kohl, I will continue to share my time with Broomfield High School, which has been the case for the last four years.

Before BVSD, I graduated from the University of Colorado-Boulder with my Masters Degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences in May 2004. I obtained my undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, as well as minors in Education and Psychology at Saint Louis University (St. Louis, MO), where I also played NCAA Division 1 Women's Soccer

I grew up in the same house that my parents still live in, in Leawood, Kansas, with my younger sister and brother.

I love being a speech language pathologist, where I can facilitate and share strategies to help students communicate, as well as create and foster ongoing relationships with my students, families and fellow teachers. Communication is such an imperative part of life- sharing our thoughts, expressing our opinions, socially engaging with others, following directions, collaborating in groups, engaging in discussion, voicing our ideas, disagreeing, negotiating, affirming, complementing, protesting, greeting, conversing… oh, the list goes on!

Lastly, I look forward to meeting you (or seeing you, again), getting to know your child and working together to progress on their skills. As you know, caregivers play an important role in speech/language growth. I value your input and welcome your questions. Collaborating with your child’s teacher and the rest of the educational team throughout the year is equally essential.

Personally, my husband and I live in Superior. We have two boys (Cormac, 10 and Brennan, 7) here in our BVSD schools. We also rescued a white lab named Leela. As a family, we enjoy biking, swimming, skiing, flag football, watching movies, reading, cooking and traveling. These hooligans keep us on our toes! I can’t wait to see you all and get this 2024 rolling! Hugs, Ms. Beth :)

I grew up in Minnesota and come from a family of educators, including a grandmother who was a kindergarten teacher and a mother who is a speech-language pathologist. I hold a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy and an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership. Ski trips to Colorado as a child gave me an appetite for adventure. After working in both California and Wyoming as a school-based occupational therapist, I landed in BVSD and at Kohl Elementary in 2013. I love working with other educators and parents to help students become strong learners and believe that all students can participate productively in the regular education experience. I spend free time with my two young boys and husband. We love being outside in the mountains, especially running, skiing, hiking, camping, paddle boarding, rafting, climbing or just discovering nature. Watching mountain sunsets while roasting marshmallows are our special treat! I’d love to hear about the adventures you are having with your kids, inside or outside, in the Broomfield/Denver/Boulder area or further away!

Welcome back, Colts!

My name is Ms. Jessa and this will be my sixth year teaching as the Multi-ILC teacher at Kohl. I grew up in Washington and come from a large and diverse family background. I graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education with a dual endorsement in Elementary Education. In addition, I have my Masters in Educational Leadership and Special Education Administration.

This summer, I got married to Andrei, in Maui and spent our honeymoon exploring South East Asia. We love to play pickleball, exercise, and travel. We enjoy spending our time volunteering for a non-profit organization called All Stars. This organization serves kids and adults with special needs while offering respite and support to their families.

I have chosen education as my platform because I am passionate about inspiring children and adults to grow and learn more about the world around them and who they are becoming. I have the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference in their lives. I have learned how to be an educator and how so much of how we work with others comes from attaching our passion and working to help them reach their potential. I am very excited to be back working with students, staff, and families at Kohl!