image of a red curtain and bright spotlight on a stage Monday Message, Staff Spotlight

Flight Crew Spotlight: Donald Eldridge, Math Facilitator

February 09, 2025

At Colorado Skies Academy, we are proud to highlight the incredible educators who make a difference in our learners’ lives every day. This month, we shine the spotlight on Donald Eldridge, one of our dedicated math facilitators.

Donald’s journey to becoming an educator is truly inspiring. A graduate of Shepherd High School in Montana, he waited 10 years before attending the University of Montana, unsure if he was strong enough in math to succeed in college. Now, after 22 years in education, he is a highly qualified math facilitator, proving that perseverance and dedication can overcome any obstacle.

For 18 of those years, Donald taught in remote bush villages of Alaska, where every fall, he and his dogs would be flown into a village with his suitcase, only to be picked up again nine months later. His commitment to education and adventurous spirit have shaped his approach to teaching, making him a valued member of our CSA community.

Beyond the classroom, Donald is passionate about sustainability and giving back. He recently spearheaded a clothing recycling drive in connection with our sixth-grade Presentation of Learning (POL) on changing human waste behaviors to help protect the environment. We encourage families to support this initiative by dropping off gently used clothing items in the green bin located in the parking lot. All proceeds will help fund our end-of-year activities! Please see the PDF below to learn more.

Thank you, Donald, for your dedication to education, sustainability, and our CSA community. We are grateful to have you on our team!

-Jennifer Tilghman, Chief of Staff

 

Colorado SKIES Academy

Colorado SKIES Academy

Colorado SKIES Academy is a free public charter school authorized by the Cherry Creek School District, open to students throughout the Arapahoe County and Douglas County areas. This STEAM middle school serving grades 6-8 is located at Centennial Airport next to Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight.

Colorado SKIES Academy will not discriminate in its enrollment on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, ancestry, need for special education services or need for English language support services. Colorado SKIES Academy will comply with all applicable, approved policies and regulations and the requirements of federal and state law concerning the education of children with disabilities. No student will be denied admission because of academic performance. Please see “Successful Student Characteristics” on our website for further details.

© 2025 All rights reserved
Translate »
preload imagepreload image