Kindergarten Crew Leader
My name is Aaron (he/him) and I will be your Crew Leader for Kindergarten this year at DDES! I joined the team October 2022 as the In-house Guest Teacher and was very excited to be given the opportunity to lead my own crew during the 23-24 school year. My vision is to craft a space that promotes healthy rhythms where your student can experience belonging and know that their contribution is valued.
I grew up in Los Angeles, Ca, with my parents and three sisters. I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Life Pacific College in San Dimas, Ca, in 2012. I moved here to Denver in 2013 and started my career in education in 2015, working with students diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Before working at DDES, I spent six years at a school in Globeville called Laradon. While there, I worked in several direct support roles and led a classroom team. I completed my teaching licensure program through the Public Education and Business Coalition Teacher Residency Program in 2024. The 2026-2027 school year will be my 11th year in education. Today, I live in Baker with my wife, baby girl, and two cats. We selected our neighborhood for its accessibility. Our household is one car by choice, and living downtown makes that possible. My values align strongly with DDES and I believe it is important to engage actively in our community. When not working at DDES, I enjoy reading, gardening, riding my vespa, or riding my bike around town with my daughter. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with your student and look forward to getting to know your family better!