Our Team

Ansley Majewski comes to High Rockies with a background as adventurous as our curriculum — she’s spent summers as a wilderness course director at the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC), taught toddlers and preschoolers using the Reggio Emilia approach, and most recently worked as a special education paraprofessional at Upper Blue Elementary. She holds a degree in Recreational Therapy (cum laude!) from the University of South Alabama and is currently earning her teaching license through Colorado Mountain College.

Ansley is happiest outside — she’s a certified raft guide and Wilderness First Responder who believes some of the best learning happens on a trail, not just in a classroom. She’s known for her patience, her calm in chaotic moments, and her knack for building trust with every kid she works with. We can’t wait for her to bring that outdoor-education magic to our students!

Aysha is a 3rd generation Coloradan who has been living in Park County with her two kiddos since 2023. She is wildly in love with the outdoors and is passionate about sharing that love with her own kiddos and the kids in this community! A jack of all trades, she paints murals, snowboards, skateboards, is the Lifeguard Instructor for the South Park Rec Center, kickboxes, and some of you may know her as the Swim Instructor from SPRC.

Her experience teaching with kids stretches back to 2013 when she had her daughter, Talula. She began taking courses for Early Childhood Education and received her Associates Degree in ECE in 2015. She has been a preschool teacher for 7+ years that shifted to being a swim teacher for 5+ years. Her super powers are rooted in emotional/behavioral specialization, which makes her a great person to be our Special Ed Para. She is curious, patient and fun, but mostly, so excited to be a part of the High Rockies Community School team!

I’m so excited to join the High Rockies team as the Family & Communications Coordinator/Site Coordinator at the new Alma campus! I grew up in South Dakota and have a strong background in Mass Communications, with focus on media production. Fun fact, I moved to Colorado in 2013, 5 days after I got married…the mountains were definitely calling! I come from a creative storytelling and visual media background, having worked in media for a private liberal arts college, as well as running a photography/videography studio with my wife for the last 12 years. 

I’m thrilled to bring my strong communications and media background to help tell HRCS’s story, and be an additional friendly face to the new Alma campus! I have 3 boys, who all attend High Rockies’ Sacramento Creek Ranch campus. In my free-time I love being outdoors- hiking, skiing with my kids, camping, kayaking, and exploring new trails with my family. I’m also a musician, so you’ll often find me tapping, humming, and playing air drums wherever I go!

Jen is originally from New Jersey… South Jersey. Just a 15 minute drive over the bridge to Philly! You might hear her “accent” when you talk to her. She moved to Breckenridge, Colorado in 2017 with her husband Bobby and dog Moose. (You’ll definitely see Moose around Sacramento Creek Ranch – begging for love!) They immediately knew they belonged in the mountains and that this was the place where they wanted to raise a family. They have been living in Placer Valley (Alma) since 2019.

When she’s not working, Jen stays busy playing outside and spending time with her family. She has a 6 year old daughter, Ziggy who attends HRCS and is in kindergarten. Some of her hobbies are mountain biking, snowboarding, splitboarding, cross country skiing, hiking, yoga, and baking bread. She also spent a lot of time “down the shore” surfing when she lived in NJ.

Jen has been teaching since 2017. She began her career at Breckenridge Elementary as the k-5 Special Education teacher. She built some really meaningful relationships with her students and discovered how to individualize her teaching to meet the needs of the many diverse learners. Mrs. Noto has been a friend of Jen’s since 2017, so when she reached out to Jen about a teaching opportunity at HRCS, Jen was stoked because her true passions are now aligned with her career.

Jo is a Vermont native who has been living in Fairplay for 4 years. She is the Assistant Unit Director of the Boys & Girls Club in Fairplay, has taught at the school on and off since 2020, and loves being involved in her mountain community in any way she can. She has her B.S. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Champlain College. Youth development has always been a passion of hers and she is excited to be part of the High Rockies Community School family.

Julia is a fifth-generation Coloradan who feels deeply connected to the mountains and landscapes that have shaped her life. In 2024, she and her husband Jeff moved to Fairplay and quickly fell in love with the community and the surrounding wilderness. Mount Silverheels has long been a favorite peak of hers, and living so close to it now feels especially meaningful. Jeff serves as the Program Manager and Education Coordinator for Malt, the organization that owns Sacramento Creek Ranch and partners with High Rockies. Our family lives and works on the ranch property, so you will be sure to see the Jordan’s while you are here.

At home, Julia stays busy with her one-year-old daughter, Eleanor, along with their black dog Lula, who visitors may see around, and two cats, Tapa and Tio. When she’s not teaching, Julia enjoys hiking, backpacking, and skiing both downhill and cross-country. She enjoys listening to podcasts, as well as, playing backgammon or cribbage.

Julia has been teaching since 2016. She began her career at an expeditionary learning school in Denver, where she developed a passion for hands-on, place-based education. That path ultimately led her to outdoor education, and she is thrilled to be teaching at High Rockies where learning, nature, and community come together.

I am a Colorado educator with a passion for helping students learn through hands-on experiences, outdoor exploration, and meaningful connections with the natural world. Throughout my career, I’ve believed that some of the most valuable lessons happen beyond the classroom, where students can build confidence, resilience, teamwork, and a sense of curiosity through real-world experiences.

When I’m not at school, I enjoy backpacking, camping, sailing, and exploring Colorado’s mountains and the waters of the Pacific Northwest. I’m excited to become part of the High Rockies Community School community and look forward to helping students develop a lifelong love of learning and adventure.

I grew up outside Philly, then went to Boston University where I majored in psychology and minored in French, spending my junior year in Grenoble and Paris, France. I moved out to Breckenridge in 2001 to be a ski bum for one ski season and never left the mountains. I made the move over to Park County in 2006 after having my first daughter, Juliana, who was followed two years later by my twins, Joe and Margaux. 

I love being outside- skiing, hiking, biking, and exploring new places. Travel is definitely one of my passions, and I’m also a big fan of live music. I spent thirteen years as an elementary school teacher and am very excited to now be working in the world of education in a different capacity at this amazing and innovative school.

Kristine has a Bachelor’s degree in Science from Colorado Christian University and a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from UC Denver. She started her career teaching outdoor education at Denver Audubon where she guided kids as they discovered the birds, wildlife, and pond creatures that lived in Chatfield. She transitioned into teaching in 2014 where she taught 4th grade for 3 years at charter schools in Denver and then taught 8th grade science in Bailey for 4 years. In 2021, Kristine started Curiosity Clubhouse to provide enrichment opportunities for students in Park County. She has owned and operated this business for the past 4 years offering STEAM enrichment programs on Fridays and in the Summer. Kristine is an avid birder, hiker, naturalist and reader who enjoys exploring the world around her.

Laura Noto is a passionate educator with over a decade of teaching experience working with diverse learners. She holds a BA in Elementary Education, Special Education, and Psychology as well as a Master of Education in Literacy from Wagner College. She began her teaching career in the New York City Public School System in Brooklyn, NY, before moving to Colorado and teaching in various rural mountain communities before finding her home at HRCS.

Laura has held numerous roles in education throughout her career including classroom teacher, Special Education teacher, English Language Learner teacher, Title 1 Interventionist, Literacy Coach, and at times even substitute principal. She is a lifelong learner who continues to grow her expertise through classes and training, and she loves sharing that knowledge with students and other educators.

Laura grew up in Pennsylvania playing sports, was a Division 1 Water Polo goalie in college, and has coached water polo, basketball, and the Girls on the Run program. She is also a published author, contributing her Master’s thesis as a chapter in the Handbook of Research on Effective Communication in Culturally Diverse Classrooms. When not educating, Laura enjoys hiking, skiing, sailing, reading, and spending time with her family.

Laurel Dumas is a dedicated and passionate leader with over 20 years of experience in education. Her career began as a paraeducator, evolving through roles as a Teacher, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Principal. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and a Master’s degree in Teaching Mathematics. With a deep-rooted passion for teaching, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her current role as Head of School.

During high school, Laurel served as a student board member on the local school board, an early indication of her commitment to educational leadership. Over the past four years, she has honed her leadership skills, and now serves as a coach for principals in the Early Literacy Pathway in the Colorado Department of Education’s Principal Leadership Institute.

A true mountain mom, Laurel enjoys hiking and rock climbing with her husband and 7-year-old daughter, as well as watching live music and trying new vegan recipes. She is an avid reader and lifelong learner, always seeking new knowledge and experiences.

With her extensive background in education, leadership, and a genuine passion for teaching, Laurel continues to inspire and lead with a focus on fostering a love for learning in every student and educator.

Lori’s wish is to rekindle authentic, timeless play in and with nature.

She has been sparking joy and wonder with children and families for over 30 years. Lori holds degrees and teaching credentials from Champlain College, Montessori World Educational Institute, Cedarsong Way, and Lifeways North America. Mountaintops, seasides and various forms of handwork make her happy. Most nature educators and environmentalists thank a childhood mentor for their passion. Lori gives thanks to her parents and family, as home was where she first experienced her love for the natural world.