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Front L-R: Dr. Jamita Horton (Teach Plus Colorado Executive Director), Jenna Sherman, Robin Fritsch, Kristi Schmitz, Jamie Miller, Sarah Murtaugh, Karen Amidon (Teach Plus Colorado Policy and Programs Manager) Back L-R: King Houston, Brittany Sharp, Cory Montreuil, Matt Blake, Christie Toops, Garfield Warren, Mary Lou Clough, Margaret Nelson, Katie Hickey, Gianmarco Godoy, Gene Fashaw.
Front L-R: Dr. Jamita Horton (Teach Plus Colorado Executive Director), Jenna Sherman, Robin Fritsch, Kristi Schmitz, Jamie Miller, Sarah Murtaugh, Karen Amidon (Teach Plus Colorado Policy and Programs Manager) Back L-R: King Houston, Brittany Sharp, Cory Montreuil, Matt Blake, Christie Toops, Garfield Warren, Mary Lou Clough, Margaret Nelson, Katie Hickey, Gianmarco Godoy, Gene Fashaw.
Teach Plus names 18 Colorado educators for policy fellowship
ColoradoBiz Staff //August 18, 2026//
In Brief:
- Teach Plus selects 18 educators for 2026-27 fellowship
- Fellows to collaborate with Colorado Department of Education
- Focus on READ Act, literacy, multilingual learner support
- Cohort represents Denver metro, Western Slope, and more
DENVER — Teach Plus Colorado has selected 18 pre-K-12 educators for its 2026-27 Policy Fellowship.
The educators will work with the Colorado Department of Education and other state leaders on foundational learning, postsecondary pathways and teacher recruitment and retention.
The fellows will examine implementation of the READ Act, literacy instruction beyond the early grades and support for multilingual learners. They also will study ninth-grade readiness, access to postsecondary programs, teacher credentialing and factors affecting whether educators remain in the profession.
“This cohort of 18 teacher leaders brings essential, real-time insight from across our state, from the Denver metro to the Western Slope,” Teach Plus Colorado Executive Director Jamita Horton said.
Teach Plus provides training in policy analysis, research, advocacy and communications.
The fellows are:
Denver metro
- Kevin Berstler, DSST: Conservatory Green High School
- Gene Fashaw, High Point Academy
- Gianmarco Godoy, KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
- Katherine Hickey, DSST: Cedar High School
- King Houston, KIPP Northeast Elementary
- Rebecca Jones, DSST: Cole High School
- Jamie Miller, Jefferson Academy Elementary
- Cory Montreuil, Elevate Network
- Garfield Warren, DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School
Central mountains
- Robin Fritsch, Buena Vista High School
- Jenna Sherman, Dillon Valley Elementary School
Western Slope
- Matthew Blake, Crested Butte Elementary School
- Sarah Murtaugh, Gunnison Elementary School
Eastern Plains
- Christie Toops, Haxtun Elementary School
Southern Colorado
- Mary Lou Clough, Frontier Elementary School
- Margaret Nelson, Minnequa Elementary School
- Kristi Schmitz, Belmont Elementary School
- Brittany Sharp, Atlas Preparatory High School
