Staff Bios

Lisa Green

My name is Lisa Green and I am honored to serve as Jackson’s principal this school year. With 19 years of experience in education, my background includes roles as a Kindergarten and 1st-grade teacher, Gifted Coordinator, Special Education Coordinator, and Instructional Coach. For the past five years, I have been serving the Jackson community as the Assistant Principal. I am excited to work together with students, staff, and community members to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

Emily Downs

My name is Emily Downs and I get to serve as the assistant principal at Jackson Elementary.  Prior to this role, I spent two years serving as the Elementary & K-8 Cultural and Linguistically Diverse Coordinator in District 6. Before that I spent a collective ten years as a second grade, CLD, and high school special education teacher.  I look forward to learning and growing with Jackson students, families, and staff.

Jen Gross

I am so excited to continue the amazing work we do at Jackson Elementary and this will be my third year as the instructional coach. Over the past 11 years I have also worked within Greeley District 6 as a CLD Teacher and a 2nd Grade Teacher. I spend my time when I am not working reading and enjoying all of the outdoor activities that Colorado has to offer with my husband and two children. I look forward to another amazing school year!

Rebekah Glasgow

My name is Rebekah Glasgow and I will be teaching Kindergarten here at Jackson!  This is my 20th year in education, my 14th at Jackson.  I have taught  Kindergarten, Preschool, 4th Grade, and Special Education.   I have two teenage boys and a dog named Barkley who keep me busy. I am excited to serve another year at Jackson!

Hannah Sloan

Hello! I am Mrs. Sloan and this is my third year of teaching kindergarten, but my first year at Jackson! I love hiking, mountain biking, and skiing. I am looking forward to seeing all of the growth our kindergarteners make this year! 

Bethani Ploegstra

Hello! I am Bethani Ploegstra. This will be my 10th year teaching Kindergarten. I am married and have two grown children. We also have two crazy cats and a rabbit. I love hiking, baking, reading and traveling. I am so happy to be a Jackson Saint this year! We are going to have a great year filled with wonder, adventure and learning!!

Micah Evans

My name is Micah Evans.  This is my 22nd year working at Jackson.  I taught ESL for the first five years and have been teaching first grade for seventeen years.   I have two sons  and one daughter.  I enjoy cooking and spending time in the mountains.  I love teaching first grade and cannot wait to see the growth this year!

Caitlin Mounce

Hi, I’m Caitlin Mounce. I have been teaching in District 6 since 2013. This is my 6th year teaching first grade at Jackson. I am married and have two dogs. I enjoy reading and spending time in the sun. I can’t wait for a great year!

Michele Hudson

My name is Michele Hudson.  I have been at Jackson for 6 years.   I am married and have two grown children.  I enjoy lots of outdoor activities, usually with the dogs!  I am excited for another great year at Jackson.