Stephanie Welsh, Executive Director

Stephanie is RAFT Colorado’s Executive Director, but the Board of Trustees has given her another title:  the Dumpster Diving Diva.  Stephanie is passionate about education and loves that RAFT’s business model supports teachers’ ability to teach in the way kids learn best – and preserves the environment at the same time!  Launching RAFT in Colorado has drawn on her eclectic professional experience in non-profits, law, interior design, and education.

Amy Turino, Director of Education

Amy has taught a wide range of learners in a variety of school settings. In addition to her classroom experience, Amy has a deep understanding of the educational theory behind interactive learning.  Amy is warm, engaging, passionate about interactive education, and deeply understanding of and committed to teachers and extending their professional development. She holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and is a doctoral candidate at the Morgridge College of Education at DU.

Betsy Post, Volunteer Coordinator

Betsy has spent countless hours volunteering in support of students and education, assisting both teachers and administrators in their duties.  An advocate for recycling and reusing materials, Betsy truly believes in hands-on learning for all students and embraces RAFT’s role in making resources widely and readily available for them.  Her favorite part of working at RAFT is seeing a teacher having an “aha” moment and becoming inspired and invigorated thanks to RAFT’s activities and materials.