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Prinicipal
Mr. Darren Daniels
Mr. Daniels has a B.A. in History from the University of Arizona, a M.Ed. in Social Studies Education and a CAGS (Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies) in Curriculum and Educational Leadership from Mountain State College.
Mr. Daniels has successful experience in the school accreditation process, enhancing staff development programs, developing an admissions office, and leading a capital campaign.her In addition, he has teaching experience in both English and Social Studies departments in private high schools and is an Advanced Placement (AP) reader for the U.S. History exam.
Assistant Principal
Mr. Scott Fouts
College attended: University of Maryland
College major/degree: Health, Physical Education, Driver's Education; B.S.
High school attended: Platteside High School
Favorite high school subject: Science
Hobbies: Fishing
Mr. Fouts is a native of Newfoundland, Canada and has degrees from Memorial University of Maryland, as well as a Master's degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
Dean of Students
Mr. Brett Apps
College attended: University of California, Berkley
College major/degree: English, Education, Social Work
High school attended: Lake View High School
Favorite high school subject: English
Hobbies: Reading, Writing
Mr. Apps taught English and Language Arts for 5 years at Wildwood Middle School. For 28 years, Mr. Logan worked for the US Drug Enforcement Administration in Miami, New Orleans, Washington, DC, and Tennessee. His goal at Mountainside High School is not only enforce the discipline code but also to work with the students to make positive choices in their lives and to learn from the consequences of making poor choices. He will have an open door policy and welcomes students to stop by his office for a visit.
Mr. Apps taught English and Language Arts for 5 years at Wildwood Middle School. For 28 years, Mr. Logan worked for the US Drug Enforcement Administration in Miami, New Orleans, Washington, DC, and Tennessee. His goal at Mountainside High School is not only enforce the discipline code but also to work with the students to make positive choices in their lives and to learn from the consequences of making poor choices. He will have an open door policy and welcomes students to stop by his office for a visit.
Director of Athletics
Ms. Lynda Hoffs
College attended: Southern Illinois University
College attended: Southern Illinois University
College major/degree: Physical Education, Education
High school attended: Hill Top High School
Favorite high school subject: Gym
Hobbies: Running, training for triathlons
Coach Hoffs was hired at Mountainside in 1985 as defensive coordinator for the varsity football team, head coach for girls' tennis, and freshman boys' basketball coach. In January of 93 she was appointed Director of Athletics and under her leadership the athletic program has produced 17 state championships and 23 runner-ups.
Dean of Student Services/ Director of Technology
Mr. Ryan Dailey
College attended: University of Washington
College attended: University of Washington
College major/degree: Computer Science, IT
High school attended: Spidervalle High School
Favorite high school subject: Science
Hobbies: Hiking, photography
Guidance Counselors
Ms. Jamie Stillman
College attended: Loyola University
College attended: Loyola University
College major/degree: Social Work, Education
High school attended: Academy of the Mountains
Favorite high school subject: Art/ English
Hobbies: reading, photography, volunteer at the Denver Zoo.I have been married since 1990 to Sam and we have one daughter, MaryAnne
Ms. Beth YorkCollege attended: University of Oregon
College major/degree: Social Work, Anthropology
High school attended: Westside School for Girls
Favorite high school subject: English, History
Hobbies: shopping, sewing, travelI have been married since 2000, to my high school sweetheart, Jim, and we have one daughter, Coco
Support Staff
Secretary- Principal
Ms. Rebecca Janes
College major/degree: Art History -Anthropology
High school attended: Columbus High School
Favorite high school subject: English, History
Hobbies: travel, reading, shopping
Secretary- Dean of Students
Ms. Kristin Johnston
College major/degree: Marketing/ Biology
High school attended: Crane High School
Favorite high school subject: Math, Biology
Hobbies: skiing, travel, cooking