Meet the Directors

 

 

Tom Tolle joins the board representing District A, which was previously held by Brian Fabrizius. Tom graduated from Highland Highschool in 1994 and then attended Colorado State University where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Business. Him and his wife, Cassie, live on the farm that he grew up on south of Carr.  All five of their children, Maison, Bowen, Hyatt, Kahlen and Harper have either attended and graduated or are currently attending Highland. Tom is extremely proud of our school district and looks forward to serving as a board member.

 

 

 

 

Heather Simpson joins the board representing District D, which was previously held by Mary Clawson. Heather has lived in the community for 15 years with her 3 children, 2 of which are currently enrolled in the Highland District: Rylan and Tegan. Heather is actively involved in the community participating in fundraising, serving on committees and boards and coaching volleyball through HRA. She is excited to be a part of the Highland board that shares like minded values and goals and strives to provide a quality education to the students and to help them become successful free-thinking leaders. Heather and her husband Cliff Simpson own C & H Excavation and C Simpson Farms, both local businesses in the community. Heather enjoys spending time with her family, farming, boating, traveling, and hosting gatherings with family and friends.  

 

 

 

 

John Batka joins the board representing District C, which was previously held by Dr. John Scanga. He grew up in a small agricultural community on the western slope of Colorado and the small town roots are what brought him and his wife Kristi to the Ault area in 2005 to raise a family. They have 2 children in the Highland School District. John is a graduate of Colorado State University and is employed by the Colorado Division of Water Resources as a civil engineer. He enjoys spending time in the outdoors with his family as well as watching his children compete in sports and 4-H activities.

 

 

 

Tara Steinke joins the board representing District E. She grew up in a small agricultural town on the Eastern Plains of Colorado and graduated from Arickaree School. Tara is a graduate of Grace Bible College and Colorado State University and is currently employed in the Oil and Gas Industry working as a Safety Professional. Her two boys attend Highland High School. Tara wants to serve her community and keep Highland a great place to attend school. In her free time, she enjoys attending her children’s sporting events and 4-H activities.