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From bus driver to router, dispatcher, trainer, manager and director, Desiree Fisher brings over 20 years of bus industry experience to 51·çÁ÷ in her new role as the director of Transportation.? 

Fisher began work for PSD a little over a month ago and comes from Florida, where she has experience with both transit and school buses. She started her career as a driver there and has since worked in nearly every position within bus transportation except as a mechanic.? 

¡°Don¡¯t ask me to turn a wrench,¡± Fisher said. ¡°I know my limitations.¡± 

Dr. Jodie Rommel brings 20 years of special education leadership experience with her as she takes on her new role as director of 51·çÁ÷¡¯s Integrated Services Department.  

Students and staff at Fort Collins High School have a new principal who has already been a Lambkin for two decades. Dr. Jennifer Roth, an assistant principal at FCHS, will begin work in her new role as principal on July 12. 

Troy Krotz will add 30 years of educational experience to the team at Wellington Middle-High School, as he steps into the role of principal for the 2023-24 school year.  

A new shelter in Northern Colorado will offer essential services to youth and young adults ages 15-20 who are on their own and in need of immediate support.

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs announced the award of $4.7 million dollars to build and launch the shelter, which will be located at 814 E. 16 Street in Loveland, the former site of Thompson School District¡¯s Monroe Early Childhood Center.

Drs. Julie Chaplain and Insoon Olson have been selected as 51·çÁ÷¡¯s two newest assistant superintendents, following a competitive national hiring process.  

Together with current Assistant Superintendent Dr. Traci Gile, Dr. Chaplain and Dr. Olson will lead teams of PSD principals and directors of the Learning Services departments. These groups of educational leaders will share best practices and continue improving experiences and outcomes for students ¨C from preschool to graduation and beyond.  

This summer 51·çÁ÷ staff will oversee more than 50 projects at 27 sites across the district. Some schools and district buildings may be closed or offer limited access while work is being done. Most projects are expected to be completed by late August. 

Supporting kids begins with building awareness and understanding of the challenges this generation of youth may face. Depression is a common one among youth today. 

According to data from Mental Health America: