Current HOF Nominations
The Colorado League of Charter Schools' annual Hall of Fame is a celebration honoring members, leaders, and supporters who have made significant contributions to the charter school movement. Annually, we invite nominations from our community, and a dedicated committee thoroughly reviews the submissions. The winners are revealed during a special ceremony held in conjunction with our annual conference. We are delighted to highlight these remarkable individuals who have already distinguished themselves as outstanding contributors to the charter community across Colorado.
As we eagerly anticipate the upcoming ceremony, we're excited to share the current list of nominations with you. Stay tuned for the announcement of this year's deserving winners at the special ceremony during our annual conference.
Leader of the Year 2026
- Maren Blind, Colorado Early Colleges
- Tami Bostick, American Academy
- Adam DiGiacomo, Prospect Ridge Academy
- Carissa Drake, Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction
- Travonda Favorite, DSST: Elevate Northeast High School
- Heather Fortelka, World Compass Academy
- Sarah Gramarossa, Academy of Charter Schools
- Kelly Gomes, Wildflower Montessori Public Schools of Colorado
- Elias Huerta, Lotus School for Excellence
- Erik Jacobson, DSST: College View High School
- Dr. Jeremy Jimenez, Pinnacle Charter School
- Don Knapp, Pikes Peak School of Expeditionary Learning
- Amie McElroy, STEM School Highlands Ranch
- Jaleal Moon, DSST: Cole Middle School
- Mehmet Nalcaci, Lotus School for Excellence
- Ric Netzer, Addenbrooke Classical Academy
- Margaret Payne, Mountain Phoenix Community School
- LtCol Nicole Roberts, Colorado Military Academy
- Barbara Rutter, PhD, Colorado International Language Academy
- Cassie Seybold, Westgate Community School
- Dr Ian Stout, Loveland Classical Schools
- Kevyn Stokes, Atlas Schools
- Kresta Vuolo, Excel Charter Academy
- April Wilkin, Prospect Ridge Academy Charter School
- Janet Worley, SkyView Academy
Lifetime Achievement Award 2026
- Sharon Collins, Westgate Community School
- Kari Coleman, Thomas MacLaren School
- Lorna Floyd, Academy of Arts and Knowledge
- Kendra Hossfeld, North Star Academy
- Dr. Constance Jones, GOAL Academy High School
- Don Knap, Pikes Peak School of Expeditionary Learning
- Tim Matlick, Jefferson Academy Charter Schools
- Zach McComsey, Legacy Institute; Legacy Fellowship
- Ken and Renee Rooks, Prospect Ridge Academy
- Randy Zimmerman, CIVA Charter High School
Most Valuable Charter Contributor 2026
- Natalie Barstatis, Mountain Middle School
- Heather O’Mara, HOPE Online
- Tim Gallagher, The STEAD School
- William Gonzalez, (organization not listed)
Educator of the Year 2026
- Brandon Driggers, DSST: Montview High School
- Karen Dunham, North Star Academy
- Lori Fisher, Animas High School
- Christina Hank, High Point Academy
- Kris Hamilton, Westgate Community School
- Julie Lang, DSST: Cedar Middle School & DSST: Cedar High School
- Justice Martinez, DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School & DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School
- Eileen Miller, Prospect Ridge Academy
- Kyle Perret, STEM School
- Rob Rich, Mountain Middle School
- Lisa Rupple, Cardinal Community Academy
- David Rowan, Westgate Community School
- Amanda Shepperd, Frontier Charter Academy
- Madeleine St. Marie, SkyView Academy
- Laura Tracy, Atlas Schools
- Samantha Vielbig, Colorado Early Colleges
- Emma Zimmer, Lotus School for Excellence
Advocate of the Year 2026
- Pat Donovan, Denver Families for Public Schools
- Shannon Gray, STEM School Highlands Ranch
- Victoria Scott Haynes, Denver Families for Public Schools
- Jaimie Horton-Hoffmeister, Lotus School for Excellence
- Lorelei Jackson, School District 27J
- Willyn Webb, Colorado Charter School Institute