Jeff Gardella is originally from the Durango area, attending Durango Senior High School before going on to earn his bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado. He has been in education for over 35 years as a teacher and administrator (Dean, Assistant Principal, and Athletic Director.)

He started his career in Florida, before moving to California, and then back to his home state of Colorado where he has been for the last 16 years. Before coming to CEC Inverness, he was an Administrator at Douglas County High School for 12 years.

He has been married for 31 years and has two adult sons, Josh and Cody. When not working, he enjoys spending time in the beautiful outdoors that Colorado provides, as well as, playing golf in a local men’s league.