Staff

We're excited to welcome Sam Richings-Germain, MA to MCS, as our new director! Sam joined our community at the start of the 2024 school year. Sam was the Principal of Carbondale Community School for the last 7 years.

Prior to her move to CCS, Sam was the assistant principal of Crystal River Elementary School. She lived in Fort Collins for many years before moving to the Roaring Fork Valley in 2015. Prior to moving into school leadership, she taught elementary and middle school students, plus anthropology and archaeology at Front Range Community College.

Sam states in her introduction to the Marble community, “As a school leader, I have focused my efforts on fostering a positive school culture and promoting effective and engaging teaching and learning. I believe strongly that supportive relationships and open communication are integral to a positive school culture. Additionally, I am relentlessly devoted to ensuring a successful school experience for each and every MCS student by empowering teachers to prepare, support, and inspire their students. I look forward to being a part of the school's devoted staff and supportive MCS community.”

Sam has the experience and leadership skills needed to guide our small and mighty school in Marble, Colorado. Throughout the interview process, she impressed our entire school community with her knowledge, management style, and dedication to students' success. Our Board of Directors was looking for someone exactly like Sam.

MCS 2024-2025 Staff

Sam Richings-Germain: Director of the Marble Charter School
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Bella Ulrych: Office Manager, K-8th Teacher Assistant
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Karly Anderson: Special Education Teacher, SAC, Transportation Manager
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Jaime Fiske: KG-2nd Grade Lead Teacher
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Alana Houseman: 3rd-5th Grade Lead Teacher
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Tomas Bjoraker: 6th-8th Grade Lead Teacher
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Nicole Ludlow: 3rd-8th Social Studies, Science, Art Teacher
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Melissa Sidelinger: K-2nd Teacher Assistant
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BJ Blocker: Speech Language Pathologist
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Nial O'Connor: Lunch Program Coordinator
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Ron Leach: Transportation
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Richard Wells: Facilities Manager
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Kristin Wahlbrink: Janitorial Coordinator
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