Meet Our Special Education Team!

Staci Kapphan

Special Education Coordinator

This is my 4th year at RCA and my 2nd year as Special Education Coordinator. I have been teaching for 7 years. In my previous life, I was a certified veterinary technician for 15 years and decided I wanted a change, so I went big. I am heavily involved in 4-H with my children and spend a lot of time doing that. When I have a few minutes to myself, I enjoy horseback riding, scrapbooking and crafting.

Angela Henley

Special Education Teacher

Hello, my name is Angela Henley. I am a Special Education Life Skills Teacher and case manager for grades 1, and 3-5. I am in my 3rd year of teaching at RCA. I enjoy teaching here because it embodies a teamwork mentality; Our principal, Julie TeNyenhuis, is an all-around terrific, well-balanced, and mindful leader who leads by example, and encouraging words. I am honored to work among the best teachers, support services staff, administrative staff, and maintenance staff, and, of course, our parents. I am on quite an interesting journey at Roosevelt, and I embrace the character building challenges that await me as this year moves forward. After a vigorous and challenging day at the office, I enjoy a relaxing bicycle ride in my neighborhood, where the streets are just steep enough to increase my heart rate. I am accompanied by the soulful sounds of Sade, and the upbeat vibes of Marieme, Yuna and Indila. And then, I am ready for another day at the office. Happy New 20-21 school year!!!!!

Jill Hoover

Speech Therapist

I have been in the field of Special Education for the last 45 years as a Speech Pathologist and Early Childhood Special Education Teacher. I started my career in Summit County where I was able to teach and ski which is one of my passions. Most of my career was spent in the Woodland Park School District for 25 years where I worked as a Speech Pathologist. I also established and taught in the PAL Program, a program for 3-5 year old children with special needs. In my retirement years, I have gone back to being a Speech Pathologist and was blessed to be hired on at Roosevelt Charter Academy 7 years ago. This is a wonderful place to work because of the administration, colleagues and most importantly, the kids! In my spare time, I play lots of tennis, ski, travel, scrapbook, spend time with my three grandkids and teach Sunday School.

Kamil Baker

Occupational Therapist

Hello, my name is Mrs. Baker and I am the school occupational therapist. I have been working here for 4 years, and love being a part of the special education team here at RCA! My job brings me joy when I see the kids' smiling faces and know that I've made a difference either in their day or progress in school. In my spare time I like to spend time with my family enjoying the outdoors, traveling, reading, or exercising.

Sandra Jones

School Psychologist

Marjorie Chisholm

School Social Worker

Pam Merrick

Speech Aide

After working as a medical account manager for 15 years, I needed a happier and more satisfying focus for my career energy. I began studying Early Childhood Education and discovered a fascinating subject that I hadn't known existed before. Upon relocation from San Diego, CA to Woodland Park, CO in 1991, I was excited to continue my studies and began as a volunteer, then as paraeducator for Jill Hoover, director of the preschool program . In 2003 I left school to spend more time with my family but we remained great friends. I returned to school life in 2013 at RCA as a volunteer for Jill, then became her paraeducator again as Speech/Language Aide. It was a new field to learn, but also familiar because it incorporated the philosophy of developmentally appropriate education for young children. The last 7 years have been an honor and pleasure to work with Jill again plus the dedicated, professional and friendly staff at RCA!