High Trails Leadership Team
Cassidy has been a part of the High Trails community for the past three years. Beginning as a Field Instructor in 2021, Cassidy transitioned into the Assistant Director role for two years and is now excited to begin her journey as the Director! Her passion and love for the outdoors and High Trails has deepened greatly during her time here, and she is excited to continue to share that passion and love year-round. Beyond Florissant, Cassidy has spent many summers leading youth in the outdoors backpacking, sea kayaking and biking. In receiving her Psychology degree from Colorado Mesa University, Cassidy enjoys connecting youth to the mental health benefits of nature in her work. Cassidy loves all things camp and she can’t wait to share silly songs, dance parties, and her knowledge of the area with students!
Hi I’m Dennis and I’m very grateful to be here. I’ve gotten to serve this community in many different capacities from photographer to field instructor. I am excited to continue expanding our mission as the new High Trails Assistant Director. I like quiche, a good thrift binge, and Finding Nemo. I’m really looking forward to that sense of community and connectiveness we’re going to create this season. May our learnings inspire us to keep wondering.
Hi! I’m Lu and I am a retired high school science teacher who joined the HTOEC team as the curriculum and instruction specialist in 2019. I love spending my days with students hiking, exploring, wondering, learning, playing and basking in the beauty of our natural world. Some of my other favorite things at High Trails include finding pretty rocks, building forts, identifying birds, smelling sage, the sunrise from Top of the World, Interbarn skits, silly costumes, baby goats and pizza lasagne. I can’t wait to share all my favorite things with you when you come to High Trails!
Hello everyone! My name is Tully and I'm from way up north in Anchorage, Alaska! This will be my second season with the HTOEC team, but I have been a High Trails camper and staff member for many years. I earned my Bachelor degree in Elementary Education from the University of Alaska and have gained a ton of awesome experience in the classroom that I am excited to bring to the High Trails team. Some fun facts about me are I still have a baby tooth because my adult tooth never grew in (I think it's shy), I can do a REALLY good Yoshi impression, and I love singing (even though I don't have the greatest voice- that doesn't stop me!). I am so excited to just be back at High Trails, surrounded by nature and the most incredible people on the face of the Earth. Woohoo!!