Student Support and Electives
Counselor
Ms. Leslie
I’m Lesley Ogburn, the counselor at Juniper School. I’ve been an elementary school counselor for 19 years, and am a certified mindfulness/meditation teacher. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology, with school counseling, as my area of specialization. I am passionate about using mindfulness, brain science, and trauma informed practices to guide my work. My husband, Matt, and I have lived in Durango for 14 years and love our community! I love snowboarding, paddle boarding, rafting, camping, hiking, spending time on the beach, and swimming in the warm waters in Costa Rica in the summers. I’m grateful to be a part of the Juniper family!
MTSS and GT Coordinator
Ms. Liz
I moved to Colorado from New Hampshire ten years ago to attend Fort Lewis College where I received my bachelor's in elementary education. Aside from the schooling, I fell in love with all Durango had to offer. I am a very active person who loves the outdoors. I spend my free time hiking, skiing, fly fishing, paddle boarding, and enjoying all the beauties of nature. This will be my 7th year teaching and 4th year at Juniper. I believe in a classroom culture that fosters exploration and creativity where everyone is encouraged and celebrated. We all have a story and I am excited to add this chapter to mine! I am passionate about creating a fun and safe environment for the students to learn in, and I am looking forward to having a great year full of learning and discoveries with everyone!
I moved to Colorado from New Hampshire ten years ago to attend Fort Lewis College where I received my bachelor's in elementary education. Aside from the schooling, I fell in love with all Durango had to offer. I am a very active person who loves the outdoors. I spend my free time hiking, skiing, fly fishing, paddle boarding, and enjoying all the beauties of nature. This will be my 7th year teaching and 4th year at Juniper. I believe in a classroom culture that fosters exploration and creativity where everyone is encouraged and celebrated. We all have a story and I am excited to add this chapter to mine! I am passionate about creating a fun and safe environment for the students to learn in, and I am looking forward to having a great year full of learning and discoveries with everyone!Social and Emotional Specialist
Ms. Joanne
I'm so excited for another wonderful year at Juniper! Originally from the Denver area, I moved to Durango in the 70's to get my teaching degree, but decided to stay and raise a family when I met Ken, my husband now of 46 years. We have two wonderful boys who were lucky enough to grow up in this beautiful part of Colorado. We feel so blessed to be able to call Durango home for almost a half a century!This is my 3rd year as a part of Juniper's stellar SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) team, but have been a Durango educator in some capacity since the 1990's: 20 years as a 9-R elementary classroom teacher, 11 years as the 9-R district professional development and curriculum coordinator, 5 years as a mindfulness teacher, and 6 years working for La Plata Youth Services as a Restorative Practices facilitator at the middle and elementary school levels. I honestly cannot think of a better place to wind down my long educational career than here at Juniper with our amazing staff, great students and incredibly supportive families!
Learning Specialist
Ms. Korrine
Bio Coming Soon
Social and Emotional Specialist
Ms. Joanne
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Physical and Outdoor Education
Mr. Shane
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STEAM and Art
Ms. Annalise
Bio Coming Soon