Special Education Team
At Coyote Creek, we offer a variety of programs to support the diverse needs of our students. To learn more, please click the links below:
- Autism Center-Based Learning
- Mild/Moderate Learning Specialists
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Speech-Language Pathologists
Autism Center-Based Learning
ASD Teacher
Chelsea Krier
ckrier1@dcsdk12.org
Educational Assistants
Mild/Moderate Learning Specialists
Leanne Forbes
lcforbes@dcsdk12.org
Hello, CCE families!
I am thrilled to be part of the Coyote Creek community for my second year. I grew up in eastern Colorado and earned my Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Psychology from the University of Colorado–Boulder, followed by my Master’s in Inclusionary Practices from the University of Colorado–Denver. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of serving in many roles, including General Education Teacher, RTI Coordinator, READ Plan Coordinator, Reading Recovery Teacher, Literacy Instructional Coach, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, and 504 Coordinator at both the elementary and high school levels.
My husband and I are proud Colorado natives and enjoy spending time with our two grown children camping, kayaking, golfing, fishing, and cheering on the Nuggets, Avalanche, and Broncos!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me by email or stop by to say hello when you’re at school.
Katie Stein
kstein@dcsdk12.org
Hello, CCE families!
My name is Katie Stein, and I am so excited to be joining the Coyote Creek Elementary community this year! Although I recently moved back to Colorado from San Diego, Colorado has always been home. I was born here and spent my childhood in Littleton before my family moved to California. After many amazing years of living and working in Southern California, my fiancé and I felt the pull to move to Colorado to be closer to our extended family and friends.
I earned my bachelor's degree from Cal Poly Pomona, where I also had the opportunity to play four years of collegiate soccer. I later received my General Education and Special Education teaching credentials, along with my Master's in Teaching, from Point Loma Nazarene University. I have experience teaching both general education and special education in San Diego, and I truly love helping students grow and reach their full potential.
When I'm not at school, you'll usually find my fiancé and me exploring the mountains, trying new restaurants, or taking our husky, Moose, on new adventures. We are so excited to be in Colorado and can't wait to experience everything this beautiful state has to offer.
I am incredibly excited to be part of the Coyote Creek team and feel so grateful for the opportunity to serve this amazing community. I can't wait to meet all of you and have a wonderful school year!
~Ms. Stein
Occupational Therapy
Tanya Wentworth
tnwentworth@dcsdk12.org
Psychologist
Kristine Hammond, Ph. D., Certificate in ABA
303.387.6189
kristine.hammond@dcsdk12.org
I am the school psychologist at Coyote Creek Elementary School and I am so excited to be a part of this amazing community! I am originally from the Midwest and I attended Loyola University Chicago for my undergraduate and graduate degrees. I began my professional career working in Illinois before moving to California and working for an elementary school district. In the fall of 2024, I obtained a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Colorado Denver. I work closely with our special education team and the students in our center-based program for children with autism. Additionally, I collaborate with our special education team in the identification and support of our students who have been identified as having an educational disability. I support general education students as concerns arise!
Please contact me at my email address if you have any questions or concerns: kristine.hammond@dcsdk12.org. It is easiest to reach me by email but I also have a confidential voicemail, if you prefer! I have been working at Coyote Creek for nearly 20 years and I look forward to working together this year!
Social Worker
Michele Thompson
mlthompson@dcsdk12.org
Speech-Language Pathologists
Susan Major
Smmajor@dcsdk12.org
Hello! My name is Susan Major, and I’m truly grateful to be part of the incredible CCE community.
I grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and earned my undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee before heading to Chicago to complete my Masters Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Northwestern University. My passion lies in Early Intervention, and I’ve been fortunate to work in the State of Illinois Early Intervention System, pediatric outpatient clinics, and private practice. One of my favorite roles was serving as the clinical coordinator at Northern Illinois University’s Speech and Language Clinic, where I could mentor graduate students and inspire the next generation of SLPs.
In 2011, my family and I traded the Midwest for the mountains of Colorado. I now live in Highlands Ranch with my husband, our teenage twins, and a Maine Coon cat (who is quite certain she’s a baby mountain lion). Over the years, I’ve worked in the DCSD Early Childhood program and as a district-wide itinerant SLP, but this year I’m especially excited to be at Coyote Creek full-time. I’m surrounded by an incredible team of professionals who share my dedication to supporting our students, and I can’t wait for all that this year will bring!
~Ms. Major
Amy Moore
