Alumni Success - Environmental Learning for Kids

Alumni Success - Environmental Learning for Kids

Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK)
Environmental
Learning for Kids
Alumni Success
Alumni List
“ELK has helped me grow into a more aware person today. The average student in
Montbello doesn’t go camping, fishing, or learn about wildlife biology. ELK teaches
students about the real world, and we always have a great time. ELK has inspired me to
chase after my dream of becoming an astronaut.”
-Chris Urias, ELK Alumnus
www.elkkids.org
In 2004, ELK began tracking our alumni into college and beyond. Although ELK strives to maintain
contact with our full cohort, it is not always possible. ELK successfully continues to keep in touch
with more than 70 of our most recent high school graduates into college and beyond. A full list of
their post-secondary education and career track are listed below. Alumni Statistics:
• Sixty percent (60%) of alumni who are currently in or have graduated from college are
majoring or working in a STEM related field
• Eighty-two (82%) percent of these alumni are people of color
• 47% are females
College Graduates and Employed
Name College Agency/Business
Position
Abdul-Mateen, Simar
Florida State UniversityBusiness
Barnholt, Joseph
Colorado School of Mines
Kahuna Ventures
Natural Gas
Bryant, Preston
Colorado School of Mines Bureau of Land Management
Computer Science
Cole, Chiquita
University of Northern CO
Sheridan School District
Speech Pathology
Cosby, MarcusAurora Community CollegeTechnology
Davis, Cassie
Metropolitan State College
OnCore Electronics
BA Sociology
Davis-Powell, Jordan
Tuskegee University
VCA West Las Angeles
Veterinarian
Edel, Patricia
Colorado State University
Blue Fly Guiding - Alaska
Owner/Operator
Giron, Carlos
Voila Salon, Spa & Parfumerie
Master Hair Stylist
Gross, Kurt
Sports Authority
Store Manager
Gump, Tim
Colorado State University
Colorado Division of Wildlife
Aquatic Biologist
Jackson, Brittany
Payne College - Georgia
Teacher
Biology - Secondary Ed.
Keisling, Jonathon
Blue Quill Angler
Fly Fishing Guide
Krebs-Archuleta, Jamie Colorado State University
Kids Haven Early Childhood Ed.
Lea-Dougherty, Erin
Metropolitan State College
SOAR Charter School
K-1st Artist Educator
Maes, David
Denver Parks & Recreation
McGregor, Andre Brown University
Federal Bureau of Investigation Agent
Mudry, McDaniel Susan
Camden Maritime Museum
Youth Services Coord.
Nuanes, Tim
U.S. Customs
Agent
Rael, Abenicio
University of Colorado University of Colorado
Asst. Dir. College Prep
Ruybalid, Rod
Colorado State University
Colorado Division of Wildlife
District Wildlife Mgr.
Steinhoff, Matt
Colorado State University
Eagle Claw Tackle
Store Manager
Steinhoff, Stephanie
University of Wisconsin M.S.
Colorado Division of Wildlife
Terrestrial Biologist
Environmental Learning for Kids • 14460 E. 50th Avenue • Denver, CO 80239 • (303) 291-7503 • www.elkkids.org
Alumni Currently in College and/or Military Service
Name
Allen, Ishan
Archuleta, Jenna
Barboza, David
Barralaga, Rosario
Barraza, Michelle
Bracken, Eddie
Burchette, Maya
Copeland, Courtney
Dale, Carrington
Feder, Rebecca
Farrington, Samantha
Gonzalez, Christian
Gonzalez, Candy
Guiliana, Jezette
Hancock, Jordan
Harper, Latreah
Hernandez, Daniel
Jackson, Cody
Jackson, Nicole
Jones-Potts, Jordan
Kaysi, Mitch
Lee, Chanthony
Matthews, Dwane
Mendez, Clarissa
Montez, Nick
Nyguen, Richard
Quezada-Munoz, Miguel
Ramirez, Knesha
Reyes, Zulia Robles, June
Roman, Jeanette
Saintjour, Jehu
Sandoval, Deztani
Smallwood, Dwayne
Smallwood, Dondre
Smith, Brandon
Sotelo, Melissa
Sotelo, Jessica
Steib, Nick
College / Service Branch
Antioch College
University of Northern Colorado Bowling Green University University of Colorado
Community College of Aurora
Arapahoe Community College
Tulane University
Metropolitan State College
U.S. Army
Metropolitan State College
U.S. Navy
University of Colorado
University of Colorado
Community College of Denver
Atlanta Institute of Music
Kirkwood Community College
Syracuse University
U.S. Navy
Metropolitan State College
COE College
Univ. of Colorado - Denver
Univ. of Colorado - Denver
University of Northern College
Colorado Sate University
Metropolitan State College
Colorado School of Mines
U.S. Marine Corps
Community College of Denver
Colorado School of Mines
University of California – San Diego
University of Northern Colorado
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Community College of Denver
Community College of Aurora
Colorado State University
Northeastern Colorado Jr. College
Colorado State University
Colorado State University
University of Colorado - Denver
Field of Study
Undergraduate - Astronomy
Undergraduate - Psychology
Undergraduate - Biology
Undergraduate - Biology
Associates - Undeclared
Undergraduate - Business
Law School
Undergraduate - Early Childhood Ed.
Photojournalism / Criminal Justice
Undergraduate - Pre-Law
Undergraduate - Architecture
Undergraduate - Nursing
Undergraduate - Music Engineering
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Undergraduate - Undeclared
Undergraduate - Biology
Undergraduate - Biology
Undergraduate - Aquatic Biology
Undergraduate - Undeclared
Undergraduate - Education
Undergraduate - Biology
Undergraduate - Engineering
Undergraduate - Engineering
Undergraduate - Early Childhood Ed.
Undergraduate - Environ. Engineering
Undergraduate - Undeclared
Undergraduate - Undeclared
Undergraduate - Undeclared
Associates - Criminal Justice
Undergraduate - Environmental Science
Undergraduate - Architecture
Undergraduate - Undeclared
Undergraduate - Child Psychology
Undergraduate - Business
Undergraduate - Undeclared
Environmental Learning for Kids • 14460 E. 50th Avenue • Denver, CO 80239 • (303) 291-7503 • www.elkkids.org
Alumni Currently in College and/or Military Service
Name
Stewart, Elijah
Stewart, Ashley
Urias, Chris
Valdez, Hugo
Valdez, Eddie
Valdez, Mayte
Vo, Trudy
Warram, Jimmy
Wilex, Ruel
Wolcott, Jasmine
College / Service Branch
Prairie View A & M
Colorado State University
University of Colorado
Metropolitan State College
CSU - Pueblo
University of Colorado
University of Colorado - Denver
U.S. Army
Community College of Denver
Tuskegee University
Field of Study
Undergraduate - History
Undergraduate - Zoology
Aerospace Engineering & Astrophysics
Undergraduate - Biology & History
Undergraduate - Psychology
Undergraduate - Biology
Undergraduate - Business
National Guard Recruiter
Undergraduate - Business
Graduate School - Veterinary Science
“The philosophy of giving back to those who helped make you into
who you are definitely made me want to join ELK. But, what I took
away from ELK was even more important. ELK taught me that you
do not need to be rich in order to give back to your community; you
do not need a $10 million dollar check in order for kids to learn and
be successful. What you need is the time, dedication, love, passion,
people, and the hope, that one day your community will flourish
and have the proper resources. That is what you need to make your
community successful, and ELK has that! When I look at ELK, I see a
future for Montbello - and that is more than inspiring.”
-Cody Joseph Jackson, ELK Alumnus
Environmental Learning for Kids • 14460 E. 50th Avenue • Denver, CO 80239 • 303) 291-7503 • www.elkkids.org