Delta Vision Home and Community Program
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

The administrative staff at Delta Vision is dedicated to serving the learners and families in our program. They serve as intermediaries between families and the school district and state requirements. Their purpose is to facilitate the procurment of materials, funds and services.

Our Program Director

Caryn Braddy

Caryn Braddy is the director of the Delta Vision Home and Community Program. She has been the director of DVHCP since its inception eleven years ago. Caryn received her B.A. from the University of Northern Colorado in Elementary Education. She believes that education should be individualized specific to the needs, skills and dreams of each person. She has chosen not only to work for this program but she believes in it strongly enough to enroll her own children here.

The Assistant Director

Jeff Clemens

Jeff was born in southern California and his family moved to Cedaredge when he was 7 years old. He grew up in the Surface Creek area and graduated from Cedaredge High School. After pursuing Fine Arts at Adams State College, he transferred to Penn State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture. After being a Landscape Architect in Boulder, a youth pastor in Denver, and then building orphanages in Mexico, Jeff joined the Delta Vision Program as a Resource Consultant in early 2006. He’s currently the Assistant Director for the program, and thoroughly enjoys being of service and getting to know learners and families in the program. “I’m delighted to be a part of a caring team a folks who genuinely work toward helping families create the absolute best learning environment for their kids. Instead of trying to fit kids and families into our school system, we actively look for ways to try and make the learning environment fit the needs and interests of each student. Every child is so unique and gifted in their own way, why would you want it any other way?” Jeff loves to spend time with his family (his wife Shannon and 3 children---Nathan, Naomi, and Rachel), paint watercolor, make pottery, tinker with technology, and enjoy the outdoors. He is also an avid designer that loves to transform properties or spaces into meaningful environments. .

The Registrar

Angela Toothaker

My name is Angela Toothaker. I grew up in Florida and spent most my time helping my parents with the family farm. I have lived in the Cedaredge area for 15+ years. I am married and we have a 9 year old daughter, Kaitlyn. I enjoy fishing and horseback riding with my family and working in the yard. I have been an RC with the Delta Program for 8 years and the Registrar for four years. I think the world of our Vision Programs and what they offer Learners and Families. I believe that you can not force a child to learn. By working at their skill level, making it interesting, and teaching to their learning style, they will want to learner and have fun doing it. A child must see that we are just as excited about their learning as they are-share in their accomplishments. Praise them, they deserve it! Where would any of us be without these wonderful children.?. .

The Resource Administrator

Elaine Queen

I have been a part of the Vision Program since its inception in 2000. I was a Resource Consultant in the North Fork Office when it began and became a part of the Delta program when it began the next year. Later I became part of the staff group in the Delta Office. Currently I am the Resource Administrator for the Delta Office which includes processing funding for learners as well as working with the Educators in our network. I have loved seeing our learners grow and become successful graduates pursuing their passions!! I feel parents have a tremendous knowledge about their children and how they learn best and this program allows for parents to have that input! Children have a world of knowledge at their fingertips with all the technology today and this program lets them tap into that knowledge and soar! I am so thankful to be a part of this program and the success stories that come because of it.

The Financial Administrator

Cheryl Dyer

Hi, my name is Cheryl Dyer. I was born and raised in Ohio, in the Cincinnati area. I moved to Colorado from Arizona, where I worked at a private boarding school for the Native American children. I have worked with youth and children for about 30 years. My favorite things are having coffee with friends, reading when it is raining, the Christmas Season, eating ice cream, and I am fascinated with hot air balloons. I have been employed by Delta Vision HCP for 6 years working as a Resource Consultant and Financial Administrator. My responsibilities include accounts payable and accounts receivable, helping plan the yearly budget, and making sure the office candy bowl is filled chocolate! It is my desire to help guide learners to reach their fullest potential. To help them discover their strengths and talents through opportunities that will provide learning and growth.

Office Manager

Janelle Hollister

Hi, I'm Janelle Hollister and I'm the Building Manager for Delta VHCP.  Let's see, a little about me...I grew up in Grand Junction and was very active in 4-H, sports and rodeo.  I went to CSU where I graduated with a B.S. in Extension Education and met my wonderful husband Trent Hollister.  I attended CTU Online and graduated with a M.S. in Project Management.  I love ladybugs, traveling, making jewelery, wood working, riding horses and cooking.  I've been with Delta VHCP for a little over a year now.  I love the families in our program and the flexibility this education path provides to our learners.  I believe we need to encourage youth to engage in lifelong learning, and to open ourselves to learning experiences everyday

Information Technology Administrator

Dan Westesen

I graduated from Brigham Young University with degrees in photography and geology and a minor in chemistry. After working for a year as a photographer I went back to school to get a teaching degree. I began teaching math and science in grades seven through twelve in Gateway. I then taught middle school in Grand Junction, where I taught math, science and computer skills. I served on the district science curriculum, math curriculum and technology committees and also worked as a data analyst. While teaching middle school in Grand Junction, I completed a master's degree in teaching biology and chemistry.

My hobbies include technical canyoneering and astronomy as well as hiking, camping and traveling.