Meet Our New Team Members

Rachel Sohns, English Language Arts Facilitator

Hello! My name is Rachel Sohns. I am so excited to start my 14th year in education as a Language Arts Facilitator here at CSA! I grew up in Sherman Oaks, California, and moved to beautiful Denver after completing my B.A. in History and Sociology at the University of Colorado at Boulder. I began my teaching career in the Los Angeles Unified School District, but missed Colorado so I returned about 10 years ago. Currently, I live in Aurora with my husband, Ray, and our two dogs, Bowie and Teddy. In my free time, I love to cook, read, go to concerts, and walk my dogs.

What is it about Colorado SKIES Academy that attracted me to pursue working there?

Colorado SKIES Academy is such an exciting and new program! I look forward to being a founding facilitator in this endeavor. I love that learners will be challenged to create hands-on projects and use their creativity and knowledge, and I will be able to learn along with them.

What would learners be surprised to know about me?

Learners would be excited to know that I have traveled all around the world on Semester at Sea, and I have experienced over 20 countries!

Zachary Leins, Science & Mathematics Facilitator

My name is Zachary Leins, and I was born and raised in Littleton, CO. I attended CU Boulder and graduated with a degree in Integrative Physiology. Outside of school, I love spending time with my family and friends. Two of my passions include science and dance. I have dissected cadavers (dead bodies) in Anatomy Lab at CU Boulder and have performed at Latin dance festivals.

What is it about Colorado SKIES Academy that attracted me to pursue working there?

From the very first time I heard about Colorado SKIES Academy, I was excited. I heard firsthand how thrilled people were about this school, and I had to apply. Thankfully, I was accepted! I am very excited to continue my teaching career at Colorado SKIES Academy.

What would learners be surprised to know about me?

My uncle and grandpa were Navy pilots. My grandpa flew the PBY and was present at Pearl Harbor during the attack on December 7th, 1941. My uncle flew the E2-Hawkeye and was stationed on the USS Lexington.

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.
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