greeley Options staff
Mrs. Anderson
Elementary Education
Sharon Anderson is super excited to be a part of the Options team! She received her Elementary teaching license from North Park University in Chicago, IL. Prior to her time at Options, Sharon taught both first and second grades at a charter school in Fort Collins. Sharon is a mom to four young boys, and a wife to a wonderful husband! She loves spending her free time hiking, biking, swimming, and watching her kids sporting events. Sharon loves learning and growing right along with her students and is grateful to work with an awesome team of teachers and staff.
Mrs. Chance
Educational Aide
Mrs. Chance is so excited to be a part of the Greeley Options staff!! Her kids have attended Options since 2013, and she has been homeschooling them since 2009. She has loved staying home teaching her own kids all these years, and now that her youngest is taking class at Aims this seems like the perfect opportunity to continue teaching amazing homeschool kids like her own! When she is not teaching, Mrs. Chance loves to garden and paddle board, but she especially loves spending time with her family and friends.
Mrs. Camila
Spanish Education
¡Hola! Bonjour! I am Mrs. Camila (also called Señora, Maestra, and Madame), here to help you learn or practice Spanish and French and bring a bit of other countries to you! I have taught in a variety of teaching settings and with different ages and levels for the past twelve years. This will be my seventh year teaching at Options. I have been blessed to have experienced a couple of Spanish-speaking countries in-depth (Mexico, the Dominican Republic), and a couple of others briefly (Nicaragua, Cuba). I didn't start learning Spanish until high school. The combination of classes and then time in other countries with friends that spoke to me in Spanish made me fluent.
I attended Hastings College in Nebraska for two years on running and academic scholarships, Tec de Monterrey in Querétaro, México for my sophomore year, and finished my bachelor’s degree in Spanish at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. I studied for my teaching license at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. I am originally from Arkansas.
I enjoy spending time with my family, church, and practicing Haitian Creole, French, and ASL.
Ms. Crust
Elementary Education
My name is Larissa Crust, and I’m so happy to be part of the Options staff. I have farmgirl roots in southeastern Wyoming and love to spend time with family there, but I’ve lived in Greeley since my UNC college days. I graduated from UNC in 2000 with a degree in Speech Communication and Elementary Education. My other years of classroom teaching experience are in 3rd and 4th grade at Platte Valley Elementary in Kersey and at Dayspring Christian Academy. In the middle of those positions I was a stay at home mom for several years and greatly enjoyed pouring my love of teaching into my kids. I have four amazing kids. We love camping, movies, board games, basketball, and doing life with our community of friends and family.
Mrs. Dale
Kindergarten Education
My name is Amy and I have been with the Options program for many years-as a parent, a sub, office aide, and even one year as co-coordinator. A few years ago, as I was wrapping up my homeschool years, I decided to renew my teaching license. Immediately, a position opened up at Options and I was able to teach some elementary classes. Then five years ago I had the exciting opportunity to fulfill one of my dreams of teaching kindergarten!! All three of my boys have been a part of the Options program and all have succeeded academically and have made life-long friendships from their time here. My oldest son just moved to NJ and commutes to work in mid-town Manhattan. My middle son and his wife, Hannah, and our first grandbaby, Elias, live in Greeley and we try to see them as much as possible. Our youngest is in his third year at UNC which means my husband, Doug, and I are now empty nesters. In my free time I enjoy walking, reading, doing puzzles, playing games, drinking coffee, and trips to our family cabin in Grand Lake!
Miss Ficklin
Secondary Language Arts Education
I am super excited to be working with Options this year! I love teaching and have over 15 years of teaching experience in the private school setting. I have a BA in English and Creative Writing with a Fiction concentration. My hobbies include writing, gaming, painting, reading, traveling, zip-lining, ballooning, escape rooms, cruising, and most things adventuresome. I am originally from Southern Louisiana, but I have lived in 7 states and 2 foreign countries. I moved to Colorado in August of 2021. My favorite thing about teaching is connecting with my students to see them succeed and enjoy learning.
Mrs. Godbold
Elementary Education
Racinda Godbold is an Iowa farm girl who made Northern Colorado home in 1993. She has a B.S. in both Elementary and Early Childhood Education and a M.A. in Educational Leadership. Mrs. Godbold (or fondly called Mrs. "G" by some of her past students) began her teaching career in 1991. Some of her teaching experiences include: Early Childhood Special Education Preschool, Kindergarten, Literacy Intervention (K-5), Literacy and Math Enrichment (K-5), Science & Art Enrichment Classes (K-6), Student Leadership and Community Service (K-6), Sunday School and VBS music classes (PK-5). She has also served in many educational and leadership roles including International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program Coordinator, Assistant Principal, Literacy Coordinator, Gifted & Talented Coordinator, Teacher Trainer and Curriculum Contributor. She endeavors to make a difference for all learners each and every day!
Mrs. Hendershott
Art Education
Hi! I’m Cindy Hendershott! My husband and I recently moved back to Colorado after five years in Texas. I couldn’t be more excited about moving to Loveland, joining Greeley Options to be the Art teacher, and getting to experience the joy of watching humans get to be their most creative selves. I just finished my 25th year of teaching, and I have taught 1st grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade as well as being a Reading Interventionist, and most recently, a Dyslexia Specialist. Teaching art will be the icing on the cake of my teaching career!
My husband and I have been married 26 years, and we have two sons, a daughter-in-law, a soon to be daughter-in-law, two dogs, two cats, and a grandpup. I love music, art, animals, reading, teaching, traveling, yoga, gardening, the mountains, and enjoying life. I’m very much looking forward to spending time with the students and families at Options!
Mrs. Hegarty
Educational Aide - Second Grade
My name is Laneya Hegarty. My husband and I were both born and raised right here in Greeley Colorado. I am the proud homeschooling mother of two boys (Carson and Dexton). I believe in positive motivation in the classroom and at home. I love watching kids learn and have fun while doing it! I am so excited to be a part of Greeley Options and look forward to having fun with your kids.
Ms. Henton
Cooking Education
Karen has taught at various Options sites for 15 years, the most recent of which was Brighton Options for 12 years. She is super excited to bring her unique blend of cooking classes to Greeley! Karen lives in Estes Park, where she grew up, with her 2 boys (15 and 12) and her fella of 5 years. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking for others, off-roading and exploring/learning about ghost towns.
Mr. Inglis
Music Education
Music teacher Dan Inglis is thrilled to continue to be a part of the staff of Greeley Options this year. Dan, his wife Sage and their kids, and his online Dan Inglis Voice & Piano Studio recently moved from Massachusetts, where he directed the Hampshire College Chorus, the Pioneer Valley Chordsmen, and served Protestant and Catholic churches as organist and music director. His current obsession is YouTube, where he shares music and creates resources for musicians like Dan's Solfège Trainer and the 10 Minute Piano Challenge. Dan is a Master Trainer of Estill Voice Training and looks forward to working with the amazing kids and teachers at Greeley Options.
Mrs. Susan Khoshnevis
Educational Aide - First Grade
Susan Khoshnevis grew up on the farm right here in Weld County. After stops in Lakewood, Colorado & the Four Corners area of New Mexico, 6 children (ages 14-38), 6 grandchildren (ages 1 mo-14yrs), & countless chickens & goats, she returned to Greeley after a 24 year absence. She has home schooled her 2 youngest children from the beginning. Susan is grateful for the opportunity to begin her 5th year as the 1st grade classroom aide. She loves seeing the growth & development that takes place in your precious little ones over the course of the year!
Mrs. Ling
Elementary Education
Angela Ling is from Missouri originally, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Missouri State University. After moving to Colorado, 20 years ago, she homeschooled her own 4 kids for several years and taught at Broomfield Options, and later at The Summit Academy in Broomfield. She's so excited to now be a part of the Greeley Options Team!
Mrs. Misuraca
Program Co-Coordinator
Jillian Misuraca has been teaching at OPTIONS since 2012. 2019 begins the start of being Co-Coordinator. Jillian loved her time in the gym and working with the awesome students at Options but is very excited to move to the office. When not at school, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Marc and her adorable kids, Oakley and Cohen. She can usually be found outside playing. Jillian loves sports; watching football and basketball is her favorite. Jillian is excited for another great year at Options and to make it the Best Day of the Week.
Mrs. Montoya
Educational Aide
Mrs. Montoya is a Greeley native and is raising (and homeschooling) three awesome kiddos with her husband Chase. They also have three sweet dogs, including one noisy husky, and five fish friends. Kelley has experience teaching preschool and running an in-home daycare. Her kids have been attending Options since 2015 -- she is excited and honored to join the Greeley Options staff!
Mrs. Phillips
Program Co-Cordinator
Jenny Phillips has worked at Greeley Options since 2016, when she started as an Administrative Aide. She has been Co-Coordinator with Jillian since 2019. She is so excited to keep the program running smoothly and bring some changes to offer further support to homeschool families. Jenny grew up in Southern California where she met and married her high school sweetheart. Jenny graduated with her BA in Liberal Studies, along with required Education classes for a California teaching credential. She homeschools her beautiful daughters who attend Greeley Options as well. Her oldest is a graduate of Greeley Options! Jenny loves animals, watching movies, and playing board games with her family.
Mrs. Price
First Grade Education
Katherine Price has taught at Greeley OPTIONS since 2009. She holds an Elementary teaching degree from LeTourneau University, but is a native Coloradan. She enjoys working with young children and loves the spontaneity and life they bring to the classroom. Katherine and her husband, Aaron have been married for 10+ years and have 3 young children. They enjoy spending time outside in the beauty of Colorado. Katherine enjoys reading, cooking, and crafting in those few quiet moments she has!
Mrs. Scroch
Educational Aide - Kindergarten
Hello, I am Mrs. Skroch. I have been working at Options since October of 2019. I have a Master’s in Elementary Education. I have lived in Colorado my whole life, but I have traveled out of the country a few times. I love going for walks, hiking in the mountains, and spending time with family and friends. I got married in July of 2023, so I am looking forward to what the future holds. I am excited get to know you better!
Mrs. Sherer
Secondary Science Education
Sarah is very excited to be a part of the Greeley Options team. After receiving a BS in Biological Sciences Secondary Education from University of Northern Colorado, in December of 2017, she waited for the perfect fit. She believes that Greeley Options is that perfect fit she had been looking for. Sarah moved around a lot as a child. This led to her being familiar with the many types of schooling due to her vast experiences learning from each of them. Sarah student taught at Platte Valley Middle School. She also had practicum hours at Greeley West High School, Prairie Heights Middle School, and University Middle School. These experiences have diversified her teaching experiences. Science was always Sarah’s favorite subject in school because it was constantly changing, never boring, and an infinite pool of ability to learn. Sarah considers herself a lifelong learner because she is so passionate about gaining knowledge. Her teaching goal is to help students become lifelong learners, as well as have the love for learning that she has. On her off time, Sarah enjoys playing with, training, and grooming dogs. The following are other hobbies of hers: painting, gardening, landscape designing, resin tumbler and jewelry, and camping. She can become lost in time with her favorite activities. Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and four dogs, three cats, and snake.
Mrs. Ward
Enrichment Education
Hello Options Families!
I have 20 years of teaching under my belt, and currently work with my husband in the family biz. I was lucky enough to teach for the Greeley Options Team before, so this is my second season! I love to learn, so as much as I can I like to try new things. Recently I have taken up swimming and I have to say I am pretty fast, that is with flippers. Long flippers. Ballroom dancing is also a new endeavor. And even though our kids tease us when we practice, my husband still goes without complaining.
So students...Are you interested in beginning your future film career? Or does learning how to turn money into a useful tool in your life pique your curiosity? How about diving into what makes people around the world different AND the same? Or perhaps the idea of competing, strategizing, and cooperating simultaneously is the excitement you are seeking! If these classes are for you, then I can't wait to tackle Film, Personal Finance, Cultures in My World and Games together! My name is Molly Ward and I look forward to enjoying the Best Day of the Week, (J. Misuraca, c. 2012), with you!
Mrs. Wood
Secondary Social Studies Education
Arryn Wood received her BA in History Education as well as her Colorado Teaching License from Colorado State University. Originally from Seattle, Washington, the mountains of Colorado have become home to her as she has had the chance to live both in Colorado and Washington several times throughout her life. She is extremely excited to have the opportunity to learn and grow with other educators at Greeley OPTIONS. Outside of the classroom, Arryn enjoys camping, hiking, reading, and playing sports with her family and friends. She hopes to instill the same passion she has for history in her students and cannot wait to watch them make connections and discover the importance of the past in her classroom.
Mrs. Yenne
Theater Arts Education
I am so excited to be teaching and instructing at Greeley Options. I love the Options schools for my own children and I am so excited to continue my teaching career at the Options school in Greeley!
In the past, I have coached basketball and track for both middle school and high school aged student-athletes. In the classroom, I have taught math and science to middle school students. My family and I have recently begun our homeschool journey in 2021-2022 school year. We have been learning so much from each other and are excited to continue our journey.
Miss Y
Physical Education
Ashley Yergert grew up in a small ranching community in southeast Colorado. Growing up in a tiny town gives Ashley a greater love for the “small town feel” and small class sizes at Options. Ashley graduated from the University of Northern Colorado last December with her degree in Elementary Education. After that, she decided to pursue fitness and personal training and earn her personal training and nutrition coach certifications through NASM. Ashley has always held a love for sports and kids, so she is thrilled to be able to combine both her passions at Options. In her free time she loves spending time with her family and two fur babies, hiking, fishing, or really anything outside!