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Adrienne Sedlak

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Education Manager

Adrienne Sedlak is thrilled to support the development and growth of the education programs for CSU Spur as the Education Manager.  From developing teacher education programs to family engagement experiences and hands on learning for school children, Adrienne is ready to find authentic and real-world ways to connect the Denver community to learning around food, water, and health.

Adrienne is deeply committed to connecting children and families to their local communities and environments as a way of nurturing their curiosity and providing them with the skills they need to be successful.  She deeply values individuals and relationships to build strong and sustainable community partnerships.  Adrienne has been in the environmental education field for over 15 years.  She has worked with staff and volunteers, facilitated teacher education, and worked with children and families through her positions with the Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO) program at the National Wildlife Federation, Plains Conservation Center, and Qualistar Colorado.

Adrienne received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Environmental Science from the University of Denver and a Master of Education: Curriculum and Instruction from George Mason University.  Adrienne enjoys skiing, exploring small towns, playing bocce, and traveling.  Adrienne lives in Denver with her husband and cat, Sandra Bullock.

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JOCELYN HITTLE

Associate Vice Chancellor for CSU Spur & Special Projects, CSU System

Jocelyn Hittle is primarily focused on helping to create the CSU System’s new Spur campus at the National Western Center, and on supporting campus sustainability goals across CSU’s campuses. She sits on the Denver Mayor’s Sustainability Advisory Council, on the Advisory Committee for the Coors Western Art Show, and is a technical advisor for the AASHE STARS program.

Prior to joining CSU, Jocelyn was the Associate Director of PlaceMatters, a national urban planning think tank, and worked for the Orton Family Foundation. She has a degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Princeton, and a Masters in Environmental Management from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.

Jocelyn grew up in Colorado and spends her free time in the mountains or exploring Denver.

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TONY FRANK

Chancellor, CSU System

Dr. Tony Frank is the Chancellor of the CSU System. He previously served for 11 years as the 14th president of CSU in Fort Collins. Dr. Frank earned his undergraduate degree in biology from Wartburg College, followed by a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois, and a Ph.D. and residencies in pathology and toxicology at Purdue. Prior to his appointment as CSU’s president in 2008, he served as the University’s provost and executive vice president, vice president for research, chairman of the Pathology Department, and Associate Dean for Research in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He was appointed to a dual role as Chancellor in 2015 and became full-time System chancellor in July 2019.

Dr. Frank serves on a number of state and national boards, has authored and co-authored numerous scientific publications, and has been honored with state and national awards for his leadership in higher education.

Dr. Frank and his wife, Dr. Patti Helper, have three daughters.

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We’ll see you Saturday!

2nd Saturday at CSU Spur is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday (April 13)! The theme is the Big Bloom.

Hope to see you there!

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