Deans of Students

Vannesa Cruz

Dean of Students 3th-5th
Vannesa_Cruz1@dpsk12.net

I love what I do!! I am passionate about what I do, I’ve been working in education since the age of 16. Graduated from University of Colorado Denver Fall 2019. I do modeling, I was Miss Colorado Latina 2019. I am also part of a dance team!

A quote that I try to live by:

“Be a pineapple, wear a crown, stand tall, be sweet on the inside.” —Winston Churchill

Heidi Lang

ECE-8 Dean of Culture
Heidi_Lang1@dpsk12.net
720-424-5735

I have a degree in Psychology and Elementary Curriculum and instruction from CU Boulder and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from the University of New England. I was an elementary school teacher for 7 years and have now been a Dean for 6 years. I love what I do and take Social-Emotional Learning, Restorative Practices, Regulation Strategies, and Problem-Solving Strategies very seriously. Outside of my profession, I love traveling, photography, and spending time with my family, friends, and my silly dog Moose.

A quote that I try to live by:

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”