Meet CEC Inverness College Direct Senior, Zack VanConett, an EMT/Firefighter who is pursuing an associate degree in paramedicine!
Welcome to CEC Aurora High School!
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora (CECA) opened its doors in 2017 as a tuition-free, open enrollment public charter high school. CECA provides a personal and supportive atmosphere where students are able to pursue their unique and individual educational and career goals. As an early college high school, our academic program is designed to allow students who complete the curriculum to earn an associate degree, 60+ college credit hours, and/or career credential at no cost to families.
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora provides students in grades 9th-12th the opportunity to begin working on college-level courses as soon as they are college ready. We assess every student who enrolls and meet them where they are academically, no matter the level. Our students earn a combination of high school and college credits as they pursue a high school diploma and an associate degree or higher.
All at $0 Cost to Our Families!
Our Beliefs
CEC recognizes the responsibility we have been entrusted with to deliver a positive and lifelong impact on our students and their families, both academically and in life — and to deliver it with equity and fairness in the Colorado communities we have the privilege to serve. We have created a belief system to guide us in our endeavors in building strong campus communities that are filled with passion, driven by excellence, and dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Hannah Reese – Head of School
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RSVP for One of Our Informational Meetings
Want to learn more to make sure CECA is right for your family? Attend one of our informational meeting, either in-person or virtually. Our leadership team gives a presentation on our programs, staff, culture and we’re there to answer any questions you may have. Choose a date below and RSVP today!
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“Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.“ – Marian Wright Edelman
A Responsibility to Lead Like No Other.
Our Leadership, Admissions, Advising, and Academics Teams at CECA recognize the responsibility we have been entrusted with to deliver a positive and lifelong impact on our students and their families, both academically and in life. Each member understands and shares in the fulfillment of the CEC Mission Statement using every possible resource and to build a strong campus community filled with enthusiasm and driven by excellence.
CEC Aurora Leadership Team
Sandi Brown- CEC Chief Executive Administrator – View Profile
Hannah Reese – Head of School – View Profile
Alejandra Juarez – Academic Dean – View Profile
Ana Casillas – Director of Admissions – View Profile
Rip Engler – Director of Academic & Career Advising – View Profile
Kijana Bullock – Director of Campus Culture – View Profile
Alfredo Beltran-Aguirre – Director of Innovation – View Profile
CEC Aurora Support Staff
Robert Bullock – Campus Monitor – View Profile
Ana Garcia – Business Manager – View Profile
Juanita Gonzales – Admissions Assistant – View Profile
Sarah Dzioba – School Counselor – View Profile
Jill Distler – MTSS Coordinator – View Profile
Krista Gorman – Speech Language Therapist – View Profile
Julio Botello-Gurrola – Site Technology Coordinator – View Profile
Audra Gardner – Nutritional Services – View Profile
Every Journey Begins with a First Step.
At CECA, we understand the search for the right school is a personal experience and that the admissions process can often be intimidating and difficult to follow. Our Admissions staff are dedicated to helping families understand our process and to provide support from your initial decision to apply for enrollment all the way to your first advising session.
CEC Aurora Admissions Team
Ana Casillas – Director of Admissions – View Profile
Juanita Gonzales- Admissions Assistant – View Profile
Click Here for Admissions Documents & Forms
Every Goal Deserves a Plan.
At CECA, our Advising staff strive to understand and respect the uniqueness of each student and their educational goals. They recognize that high school is a time of exploration and that student interests and goals can quickly change. This awareness drives their collaborations with each student to create an Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) that remains consistent with their educational goals, career interests, and abilities.
CEC Aurora Advising Team
Rip Engler – Director of Academic & Career Advising – View Profile
Kristina Espinosa – View Profile
Click Here for Advising Documents & Forms
Every Student Can Achieve Success.
CECA and our accredited college partners are committed to creating a community of lifetime learners and a school culture that fosters both academic and personal success for every student. Whether they are academically ahead, right on track, or below grade level — our academic programs are designed to prepare students of all levels for college course work as quickly and efficiently as possible. We make every effort to offer the highest levels of academic and personal support in guiding students towards their career goals and to assist them in achieving those goals through commitment, hard work, and accountability.
CEC Aurora Academics Team
Deodatta Baral – Microsoft Applications Instructor – View Profile
Kushmakar Baral – Math Instructor – View Profile
Alfredo Beltran – CTE Instructor & Team Lead – View Profile
Savanah Burns – Social studies Instructor – View Profile
Alex Dorio- Math Instructor – View Profile
Rob Epstein – Art & Media Adjunct – View Profile
Bryan Gelles – ELD Coordinator – View Profile
Cristen Goodrich – ESS Instructor – View Profile
Matthew Justice – Biology & Chemistry Instructor – View Profile
Anne Keke – College/Career Readiness – View Profile
Janene Krieger – Sociology Instructor – View Profile
Matthieu Lagrenade – English Instructor- View Profile
Bri Lyons – English Instructor – View Profile
Alphonse Nembot – Math Instructor & Team Lead – View Profile
Sarah Thompson – English Instructor – View Profile
Denise Walters – Humanities Instructor – View Profile
Olena Way – English Instructor – View Profile
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Healthy and Delicious Breakfast & Lunches Made Fresh Each Day!
CEC Food Services believes that fresh made whole food can change the world. We are committed to creating tasty and nutritious meals with a farm-to-school program model. Our breakfast and lunch program provides meals that energize our students so they can maximize their educational goals while making everyone that walks into our cafe know they are part of a community that values them. Some of our local vendors are Red Bird Farms, Royal Crest Dairy and the Lone Pine Cattle Company of Red Feather.
CEC Aurora has freshly-made meals available for students directly out of our campus kitchen. Click the link below to learn more about our wonderful meals, and to access links to free and reduced lunch forms and information for students.
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Our Accredited College Partners
Open Enrollment for the 2022-2023 School Year is Here! Ready to Join CEC?
Colorado Early Colleges is dedicated to the principles of equal opportunity and prevention of harassment in all of its practices. As a public entity and an employer, CEC is bound by a set of state and Federal laws regarding equal opportunity and nondiscrimination. CEC prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment against individuals on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
If you have a complaint about discrimination or harassment as it pertains to CEC, please contact Dr. Stephanie Livingston, Executive Director of Organizational Development and HR, and Title IX Coordinator, at 4424 Innovation Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525; or at stephanie.livingston@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
If you have a complaint about discrimination or harassment pertaining to one of CEC’s schools, please first contact the school directly pursuant to the CEC Network Grievance Policy.