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Our Staff

Mrs. Vanessa Belair
Principal

After graduating from the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND I pursed my dream of becoming a teacher. Within a few years I went back to school and received a Master’s Degree in Education Administration with an Administrative Services Credential. Since graduating I have spent almost 20 wonderful years in education. As DECS principal, it is an honor to have 420+ students who light up my life each and every day. What a true blessing!
 
I have an incredible husband and two sons who give me endless support. Though we don’t live in Clarksburg we have always felt a part of the community. The DECS community is like family to me and I look forward to another outstanding year alongside each and every one of you.
 
I have a passion for reading, horses, and everything outdoors!

 

 

Mrs. Laura Andrews
Vice Principal

Mrs. Laura Andrews rejoins the DECS team this year as Vice Principal. Her primary roles will be supporting teachers with their academic programs and building school culture. Mrs. Andrews has been with River Charter Schools since 2011 as a lead teacher at Delta Elementary Charter School. She has spent the last two years at our sister school, Lighthouse Charter, as a site Administrator. She is well-versed in our charter mission and philosophy of building leaders and scholars. Mrs. Andrews received her Bachelor’s of Arts degree from CSU, Sacramento in Liberal Studies (Elementary Education) with an emphasis in Human Development. She holds a multiple-subject teaching credential and administrative services credential. When she’s not on campus, Mrs. Andrews is spending time with her husband and son (with baby boy number two on the way this fall). Follow her updates about all things DECS on Instagram @edventures_in_admin.

 

 

Nichole Colgrove
Office Manager

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Chrissy Lambert
Office Clerk

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Instructional Aides

Left to Right

Kat Powell
Kim Lukanich

 

 
 

 



Lori Elmore
Imelda Oseguera

 

 
 

 

 

 


Amanda Call
Sarah Gorder-Long

 
 
 

 

 

 


Kristin Hutson
Sarah Borofsky
Ashley Sanders

 
 
 
 
 

Ja’net Williams
Tier 2 Aide

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Margie Montzingo
Special Programs Coordinator

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Ms. Juana
Ms. Araceli
Custodian

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Sarah Fanelli
Garden Coordinator

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Mr. Tom
Bus Driver

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Aristea Walker
Information Technology