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 2025-2026 Staff 

Sam Richings-Germain: Director of the Marble Charter School
srichingsgermain@gunnisonschools.net

Bella Ulrych: Bookkeeper
iulrych@gunnisonschools.net

Hope Dwiggins: Special Services Coordinator/Special Education Teacher
hdwiggins@gunnisonschools.net

Jaime Fiske: KG-2nd Grade Lead Teacher
jfiske@gunnisonschools.net

Alana Houseman: 3rd-5th Grade Lead Teacher
ahouseman@gunnisonschools.net

Lucie Yunevich: 6th-8th Grade Lead Teacher
lyunevich@gunnisonschools.net

Nicole Ludlow: 3rd-5th Social Studies, Science, and K-8 Art Teacher 
nludlow@gunnisonschools.net

Sarah Schlichter: KG-2nd grade Forest Friday Teacher                                                                                                                                                                 sschlichter@gunnisonschools.net

Marcia Kuhlman: MCS Music Teacher                                                                                                                                                                                              mkuhlman@gunnisonschools.net

BJ Blocker: Speech Language Pathologist 
bblocker@gunnisonschools.net

Ron Leach: Transportation
Angus Barber: Transportation 
Kristin Wahlbrink: Janitorial Coordinator