About
Meet The Team
Here are the dedicated professionals laying the foundation for our success.
Denise Velasco, EdM
Curriculum Director, Cofounder
Denise is the Guidance Counselor, Co-Coordinator of the ASPIRE career readiness program, and Co-coordinator for the Outdoor Credit Recovery Adventure Program at Network Charter School (NCS). She has been a foundational part of NCS since 2004 wearing many hats including math teacher, health teacher and is currently in administration.
The extent and diversity of her experience have supported all facets of the school for the last 20 years, including but not limited to the transition of many administrations, support of all the teachers, and the development of numerous programs to support students.
Heather Hickcox, MaT, LMT
Curriculum Director, Cofounder
Heather is the Special Education Coordinator, Co-Coordinator of the ASPIRE career readiness program, and Co-Coordinator for the Outdoor Credit Recovery Adventure Program at Network Charter School since 2018. Her previous teaching experience also includes 10 years as a trades instructor in Lane Community College’s Massage Therapy Pre-Licensure Program.
She values creating strong positive relationships in the school community and supporting students in exploring all possible post-secondary options, especially trades and similar high-value career paths.
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