Jeff Dennis - Westminster High School

 

Jeff is a lead teacher at Westy in the International Baccalaureate program.  He grew up in the district attending Roush and Sherrelwood Elementary, Clear Lake Middle School, and Ranum School.   He has taught in a number of schools in the district including Shaw Heights Middle School, Clear Lake Middle School, and now Westy where he currently teaches IB Psychology, Humanities, and Teacher Prep. A graduate from Ranum High School in 1999, Jeff has amassed a number of degrees (associates, bachelors, and masters). Currently, he is working on an educational psychology doctorate from Capella University with an anticipated doctorate in 2029. “I grew up here, I am a neighborhood kid lucky enough to come back to serve the community that raised me. I have a wife and two beautiful adult children, ages 22 & 24.” Jeff perfectly embodies the ideas of loyalty and continuous self improvement which make him a WPS role model.

 

Years in WPS: 20

 

Favorite Food: Sesame chicken, orange chicken, really I love Asian food.

 

Favorite quote or mantra: "How you do anything is how you do everything."

 

Favorite Athlete/Sports Team: Childhood-Micheal the GOAT Jordan; Adulthood- Nikola Jokic-Denver Nuggets. Favorite teams: Denver Broncos and the Colorado Avalanche

 

What are your hobbies: I love to play sports

 

What are you listening to right now: Kendrick Lamar, Ren, Lucas Joyner, Shaboozy, Noah Kahan, Zach Bryan

 

Superpower you wish you had: Infinite Patience; As an educator this superpower sounds epic for me to have.

 

If you could make the world a better place in one way: I would make the world a more empathetic place which could transform how individuals, communities, and societies function and work together for a better future for every human.

 

What has Westminster Public Schools meant to you? Words cannot fully capture the gratitude I feel as a Westminster Public Schools educator. It is truly an honor to be a Westy Wolf, and I am deeply proud to give back to the community that shaped me. Being part of the district where I grew up has been a privilege and a profound source of inspiration.

 

Who inspires you in WPS (staff, parent, or student): I am continually inspired by the students who take charge of their education, work toward their goals, and fully commit to their personal growth. I am equally inspired by my colleagues, who dedicate everything they have to this community. One person who stands out in my journey is Greg Russo, my mentor teacher at Shaw Heights in 2005. His guidance and support have been instrumental in shaping the teacher I am today, and I am deeply grateful for his influence