The Team

Al (they/them) is a member of Eagle Rock’s Outdoor Education department. Al comes from a background in public schools and has held various roles in New York City and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Al’s experience includes clinical social work in schools and holistic family and community support within a Community Schools model. A strong believer in experiential and outdoor education, Al’s work in the outdoors includes leading courses with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) and partnerships with C5LA.  Al’s career has focused on a commitment to supporting students develop into their full and authentic selves, working to understand their identities and story within a larger context. Whether supporting students to navigate traditional high school experiences or the challenges of extended time in the outdoors, Al values building deep relationships with students and helping them find tools for their own growth and success.  Originally from Western Massachusetts, Al continues to foster roots in many communities including Brooklyn, NY, Wyoming, and New Mexico. Al holds a bachelor's degree from Hampshire College with a focus in American History and Race Relations, and a Masters in Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University.

Alejandro, an Eagle Rock graduate, returns to Eagle Rock as the Director of Operations. As of April 2021, Alejandro leads Eagle Rock’s finance, human resources, IT, facilities, maintenance, and business operations.  After graduating from Eagle Rock, Alejandro went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.  From there Alejandro found success in several industries across different professional roles such as management consulting, pricing analysis, inventory management, process improvement, quality management, and operations management. Alejandro then went on to earn his MBA from Georgia Tech and have a successful career in Amazon where he helped launch various delivery services and led the global deployment of tech solutions across the several thousand Amazon locations.

Alejandro’s experience at Eagle Rock taught him that, with faith in oneself, he and his fellow students were capable of great things. He learned that he could take control of his life’s direction and not let his past dictate what his future would hold. Since his graduation, Alejandro’s dream was always to return to Eagle Rock to help add to the legacy of the school. For Alejandro, becoming a staff member at Eagle Rock was not just an amazing profession, but a calling. Alejandro rejoins our school to contribute to the success of all Eagle Rockers.

HaeJohn is the Art Instructional Specialist at Eagle Rock. His focus is to help young people understand, appreciate, and create artwork with the idea that it’s more than pretty pictures. Art is creativity, communication, problem-solving, and progress.  HaeJohn was born and mostly raised in Las Vegas, NV. Being raised by his Korean mother and American father helped him understand the world between cultures and how they influence each other. He started his Eagle Rock experience in 2004 as a students teacher and a year later, was awarded the Public Allies Visual Arts Fellowship at Eagle Rock. Since completing his fellowship, HaeJohn has been a freelance artist, public high school art teacher, K-8 private school art teacher, and in-home private instructor. During this time HaeJohn was also a part of the CCSD Art Education Standards Team, student council advisor, and Nobel Learning’s National Teacher of the Year semi-finalist. HaeJohn Graduated from Hastings College with a degree in K-12 art education with an emphasis in Ceramics and Psychology. 

Josh Morris is our Science Instructional Specialist with a focus on S.T.E.A.M.. Josh is responsible for creating positive and memorable science experiences for all Eagle Rock students. Josh’s goal is to make sure all ERS students find their curiosity and excitement for how the world around them works. Josh is a member of the Pinon House team. For the past two decades Josh has been working in Youth Development and Science Evangelism. His experiences include 15 years as a camp counselor, guide, and director in the mountains of Estes Park; 16 years as a public school science teacher; 3 years as a science curriculum developer and trainer; 5 years as a creator and mentor in a progressive, project-based high school program; and 25 years as a science demonstrator and performer for audiences of all ages. Josh earned his undergraduate degree in Secondary Education at Kansas State University (KS) and his Master’s Degree at Emporia State University (KS). When he’s not busy with students, you can find Josh creating and building in the wood shop, hiking and camping with his dog, Midnight, rowing his raft down a big river, or fly fishing the streams, lakes, and rivers all over the Rocky Mountains.

Adaptability is the mechanism of survival in nature. From a young age, Robert was enthralled by the simple displays of nature in a backyard field and the tug of fish at a nearby lake. By mere chance, a successful high school wrestling experience led to a college recruitment, where he had the opportunity to study what he truly loved—nature. He earned an undergraduate degree in zoology followed by a graduate degree in aquatic ecology, which opened doors for him to study fish in two of the Great Lakes, the Columbia and Salmon Rivers of Idaho and Oregon, and the salmon populations of South-Central Alaska and Kodiak Island.  Pure happenstance also led to connections that resulted in an invitation to study the elephants of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. This adventure marked the beginning of a foray into wildlife photography. Opening a gallery in Anchorage helped fund numerous expeditions into the vast wilderness of Alaska.  After a fulfilling career in photography, he was invited by a friend to help develop a kung fu/tai chi school near the Purple Cloud Temple in Wudang, China. He eagerly embraced the opportunity to live and study Taoist philosophy. More recently, he applied architectural skills learned in high school to build several houses in Estes Park. That experience led to a wonderful opportunity to put those skills to use at Eagle Rock School, working alongside an exceptional team of talented individuals.

Josán Perales is the newest member of the Professional Development Team at Eagle Rock School. With over 20 years of classroom teaching experience and leading teachers in progressive educational settings, where he integrated his passions for social and environmental justice into relevant, purposeful, and powerful learning experiences that engaged students to explore our world and their own identity and place in the world. With identity formation through storytelling and fierce changemaking with a social-justice and anti-racist lens at the forefront of his facilitation, he is now working with the PDC as a Professional Development Associate, facilitating adult and student development through the Changemaking Cohort and Student Ambassador programs. When not advocating for youth or facilitating change, you'll find Josán skateboarding, playing music, and enjoying mother nature with his family. He and his partner (Shawna), son (Oliver), and zoo of pets (Metztli dog, Sol kitty, and Rusty, Tiggy, Reggie, Bumpy, the crested geckos), are campus residents.

Shawna is originally from Nebraska and also spent time in Colorado while growing up. After receiving her Associate of Arts Degree, her path of secondary education took her to New Mexico, where she graduated from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM with a Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration. After Graduation, she spent time in Albuquerque and Taos where she grew her career in Hotel and Hospitality Management and over the years and realized how this industry really fed her servant’s heart. Her Hospitality Career continued as a Director of Sales for Kessler Collection, a boutique luxury brand of hotels, but wrapped up in 2020 when she began homeschooling her son, Oliver. With Oli back in school, Shawna joined the Eagle Rock Team and now supports the Ops Team as the Biz Ops Manager.

Carlos Perez was born in Maracay, Venezuela, and arrived in the city of Miami in 1995.  Since then he has worked in the kitchen, working as a dishwasher, prep, in the line of salads, in the line of pizza. etc.  He has worked tirelessly and obtained his associate's degree in Culinary Arts which makes him feel very proud of all his achievements throughout all these years.  He is passionate about cooking and he feels that it is the only way he can express his gratitude to this great country and to all the people who are by his side.  What he likes about Eagle Rock is that it is a magical place where changes are very important and having the opportunity to see young people grow is something priceless to experience.  He feels very fortunate for his family and for the privilege of being able to live in the mountains of Colorado.  

Jesús Pérez is originally from Guanajuato, Mexico. In 2015, he came to the United States, leaving behind his home and a vineyard to pursue new opportunities, grow as a person, and build a better future.

Since then, Jesús has worked in different kitchens, gaining experience and learning from every place and every person he has encountered. He describes himself as a joyful, positive, and hardworking person who always tries to see the best in others. He believes that every challenge is an opportunity to learn, grow, and become a better version of yourself.

Jesús enjoys bringing positive energy to the people around him and believes that kindness, perseverance, and a positive outlook can make a difference. Outside of work, he loves dancing, spending time with his family, sharing good food, and creating special memories with the people he loves.

His journey is a reflection of courage, hard work, optimism, and the belief that there is always something better waiting on the horizon.

Marc Peters is the Dean of Community Life for Eagle Rock. He loves fostering inclusive and transformative community spaces, where dialogue and understanding lead to meaningful change. To Marc, this means constructing systems of support rooted in mutual accountability and shared purpose. His experience has taught him that a culture of affirmation and care not only facilitates personal growth but also significantly impacts our collective ability to effect change. His approach is rooted in a deep respect for community wisdom and a belief in collaborative decision-making. He brings this lens to his work at Eagle Rock.

Marc has a range of experiences throughout his career that prepared him for his time at ERS. At Brown University, he founded and led the Community Dialogue Project (CDP). Marc grounded CDP’s work in adrienne maree brown's Emergent Strategy approach to facilitation. He collaborated with student staff to create discussion groups, co-curricular programs and trainings that centered empathy, collective care, and intentional community. While running CDP, Marc also served on Brown’s Diversity and Inclusion Oversight Board and played a meaningful role in launching the university’s Transformative Justice Initiative.

Before CDP, he worked in Brown’s BWell Office of Health Promotion. He coordinated the Sexual Assault Peer Education (SAPE) program and developed a Masculinity Peer Education program as well as a weekly Masculinity 101 discussion group. This work was deeply connected to and inspired by bell hooks’ writings on love, feminism and masculinity.

Prior to his time at Brown, Marc served as Global Communications and Campaigns Manager for the MenEngage Alliance, where he actively promoted gender equality worldwide. He also spent years as a mental health advocate actively trying to destigmatize mental illness and promote help-seeking.

Marc is a graduate of Syracuse University and received his Master of Public Service degree from the University of Arkansas: Clinton School of Public Service. He is a Horatio Alger National Scholar and a Harry S Truman Scholar.

Elizabeth Rivera was born and raised in Perú and later immigrated to the United States, where she found a second home in the vibrant, diverse community of Miami, Florida. She joined Eagle Rock School in 2017 as an Administrative Assistant and quickly discovered her passion for working with young people.  Over the years, Elizabeth has built strong relationships with students, becoming a trusted mentor and source of support. After briefly working with the U.S. Government, she returned to Eagle Rock with a renewed commitment to youth development.  Elizabeth now serves as the Business Administrator, where she supports the school behind the scenes with dedication, care, and attention to detail, while remaining closely connected to the community.  Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys dancing, cooking Peruvian food, and finding joy in everyday moments.

Before her current role in Residential Life, Sandy was the Human Resources and Administration Manager at Eagle Rock for 8 years, responsible for benefits, new hire orientations, risk management, student insurances and assisting with other special projects like our 25th anniversary. She moved from Hollywood, California, where for 8 years she worked as a Benefits Manager, Workers' Compensation Coordinator, and Safety Officer for Jay Nolan Community Services. JNCS is a non-profit organization that assists individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities. She is an Eagle Rock graduate and is super excited to be in the community that helped her as a student. Sandy studied Business Management at the University of Redlands in California, then continued her education at Colorado State University. She loves all animals and all mediums of art. She continues to help the ERS community and the student body in many creative ways and she loves every crazy minute of it!

Jocelyn Rodriguez brings dynamic work experience to her role as the Admissions and Enrollment Manager at Eagle Rock School. With extensive experience in both domestic and international educational settings, including work in Europe, Central America, and the Caribbean. Jocelyn leverages her deep understanding and cultural exchange to enhance her work.

Her previous roles at Eagle Rock—including Athletics Coordinator, House Parent, and Instructional Specialist—allowed her to deeply engage with the school’s unique educational approach. Now, Jocelyn is excited to work in admissions, where she aims to connect young people with the school’s immersive and transformative educational experiences. Her dedication to fostering connections and her love for learning about new cultures continue to drive her work, ensuring that students have the opportunity to thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Hanna is passionate about progressive education and loves getting to work in the intersection of education and social change, cultivating learning environments that all students can see themselves reflected in. Hanna has a deep love of people, travel, culture and history and has had invaluable experiences both in and out of school, from her graduate study in International Affairs in NYC, to living and teaching in rural Nepal, to leading a group of middle schoolers to Uganda for a cultural exchange program. Hanna understands the power that education can have in shaping our future. She has worked in a variety of educational and non-profit settings, and has spent the past several years building and leading a middle school in Nashville, TN . She loves living and working at Eagle Rock with her husband, Michael, three children, Esme, Didi and Arlo and two dogs!

Michael is the Mathematics Instructional Specialist at Eagle Rock. He was the mathematics fellow at Eagle Rock from 2007-08, and has been driving to engage youth in their own lives and education ever since. In the years since his fellowship, Michael has worked in NYC, Denver, and Nashville as a math and science teacher, and was also the COO of a startup. He believes that everyone is a mathematician and that everyone can love and understand math. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Economics from Asbury University and his Master’s degree in Education from Framingham State University. Michael has 3 inspiring kids and 2 goofy dogs with his partner, Hanna.

Zoe Rosen (she/her/hers) is one of the Restorative Practices Residential Life Fellows. Zoe graduated in May 2026 from Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont, with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a minor in Education Studies. Through her coursework in Sociology and Education, she became increasingly interested in pursuing a career in education centered on equity and student empowerment.

Throughout her time in college, Zoe has had various opportunities to further this passion for educational equity. Notably Zoe worked directly in Middlebury’s Admissions Office as a Senior Fellow, led Middlebury’s chapter of the college access nonprofit Matriculate, and advised through Matriculate several low-income high school students on the college process. She also worked as a Peer Conflict Coach, using restorative practices to support fellow students in navigating interpersonal conflicts. As a member of Middlebury’s Student Government Association, she served as a Director of Academic Affairs, working with faculty and students to advocate for curriculum changes that better met the needs of the student body. 

Zoe also brings to Eagle Rock previous experiences working in residential communities. She previously interned at The New England Center for Children, a residential special education school, and served as a Residential Advisor at Beyond Akeela, a college readiness summer program for neurodivergent high school students. 

Zoe is an enthusiastic people-person who loves working with high school students. She is passionate about learning new things and is especially excited to be part of a small community where she can learn so much from those around her!