Loveland High School

Ben Brown

Courses: Astronomy/Meteorology, GeoPhysical Lab Science, Genetics 
Clubs: MESA Advisor

Erin Cherek

Courses:  Pre Ap GeoPhysical Lab Science, GeoPhysical Lab Science, AP Chemistry, Chemistry

Chemistry

Darlene Halvorsen 

Degrees : CSU, B.S. in Natural Resources: Environmental Interpretation; 
CSU, Masters of Education, Educational Leadership 
Mission Statement: I believe in preparing students for life beyond high school. I bring my business work experience into the classroom to teach good work ethics and my science background to teach content. I want students to be active participants in their communities and to be able to evaluate their world with scientific perspective in order to make the best possible decisions about their lives. 
Experience: 15 years, Kinko's Copies Corporate Headquarters: Project/Office Manager. 11 years teaching at Loveland High School 
Hobbies: Camping, rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, fishing, traveling, nature! 
Family: 2 daughters, husband teaches at Thompson Valley! 
Courses: AP Environmental Science, Environmental Science 
Sponsor: River Watch, National Science Bowl, Ocean Sciences Bowl 

Kari Hansen

Courses: Chemistry, Pre AP Biology

Denny Heyrman

Courses: GeoPhysical Lab Science,

Sarah Bucko

Education:
BS in Wildlife Science from North Carolina State University
BS in Horticulture from Colorado State University
Teaching License from Colorado State University

Hobbies/Interests: Gardening, camping, cooking, hiking, skiing (water and snow), biking, climbing, traveling, hanging out with my dog

Life Experiences: Born and raised in North Carolina, worked in Yellowstone National Park, studied abroad to Kenya for a Wildlife Ecology and Management course, traveled to Europe, Canada, French West Indies

Courses: Biology, Enviro Science

Craig Lange 

Degree: B.S. in Biological Sciences / Masters of Sciences in Biology & Geology - University of Northern Colorado (1995)

Experience: 2 years teaching at Ranum H.S., Westminster, CO. 1 year teaching at Bill Reed J.H., 21 years teaching at Loveland High School

Personal Interests: Family, hiking/camping, distance cycling, flying, hunting/shooting sports, sky diving

Favorite Science Subjects: Anatomy/Phys., Geology, Evolutionary Biology

Courses: Biology & Anatomy/Physiology

 Jay Hite

Courses: Chemistry, IB Chem 12 HL, IB MYP Chem, IB Chem 11

Cherie Bornhorst

Courses: AP Physics C, Gen Physics, Micro Computer Projects, GeoPhysical Lab Science

 Colleen Torres

Education: B.S. in Secondary Education, Utah State University
Teaching History: 2 years at Jordan High School in Sandy, UT
6 years at Loveland High School
Coach for 3 years: Track & Field, Cross-Country
Personal Interests: Running, Swimming, Hiking/Climbing 14ers, Backpacking, Reading, Gardening, Cooking 
Life Experiences: 
Travelled to : Australia, New Zealand, Ecuador & Galapagos Islands
Competed in Division I NCAA Track & Field and Cross-Country for 4 years 
Courses: Biology, AP Biology, IB Biology