Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Performance Profile And Qualifications
Additional Training And Membership Organizations
Professional References
Timeline
Receptionist
Charla Salmeron

Charla Salmeron

Denver,CO

Summary

Mission-driven education leader with nearly 30 years of experience bridging academic and operational aspects of schools to enhance student success and organizational excellence. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and the ability to cultivate strong, trust-based relationships among students, staff, families, and leadership. Possesses a strategic yet practical approach, adept at translating complex systems into streamlined processes that foster focus, accountability, and sustainable growth. Committed to dismantling barriers, strengthening culture, and advancing the greater good of the school community through collaborative leadership and thoughtful stewardship.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of School

Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
Erie, Colorado
01.2016 - Current

Principal

HaysCISD
Kyle, Texas
01.2005 - 01.2015

Teacher

Grapevine/Colleyville ISD
Grapevine, Texas
08.1996 - 07.2005

Education

M.A. - Leadership and Policy Study

University of Texas at Arlington
05.2004

B.S. - Elementary Education

University of Texas at Austin
12.1995

Skills

  • Experienced and successful school leader and visionary
  • Creative problem-solver, analyst, and strategist
  • Effective communicator and dedicated relationship builder
  • Focused on student learning, growth, and development
  • Resilient, adaptable, and on a clear journey of continuous learning
  • Dedicated to preparing the child for the path; not the path for the child
  • Strong emotional intelligence coupled with a high level of empathy

Professional Performance Profile And Qualifications

  • Strategic and Courageous Decision-Maker
  • Integrator of Vision, People, and Process
  • Relationship-Driven and People-Focused
  • Leadership Developer and Culture Builder
  • Facilitation Expert and Collaborative Problem-Solver
  • Data-Informed and Financially Responsible Leader
  • Effective Communicator and Organizational Glue

Additional Training And Membership Organizations

  • Jon Gordon Certified Training
  • SISU member, Invite Only Women's Group dedicated to empowering and building businesses within the Erie, CO community
  • Denver Women Leaders
  • Charter Board Training Modules, Colorado Department of Education
  • How to Manage Conflict and Confrontation
  • How to Work With Difficult People
  • Ginger Tucker First Year Teacher Trainer of Trainers

Professional References

  • Rob Hunt, Aspen Ridge Preparatory School Board of Directors Chair, rhunt@aspenridgeprepschool.org, 720.737.9605
  • David Manning, Executive Leadership Coach, davidmanningcoachingconsulting@gmail.com, 512.215.4911
  • Carol Hansen, Chief Executive Officer, Tatonka Education Services, PBC | Tatonka Capital Corporation, csh@tatonkacapital.com, 303.296.6500 EX: 1843
  • Bryce Carlson, Partner, Miller Farmer Carlson Law, bryce@millerfarmercarlson.com, 970.744.0247

Timeline

Head of School

Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
01.2016 - Current

Principal

HaysCISD
01.2005 - 01.2015

Teacher

Grapevine/Colleyville ISD
08.1996 - 07.2005

B.S. - Elementary Education

University of Texas at Austin

M.A. - Leadership and Policy Study

University of Texas at Arlington