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St. Vrain names Dr. Carrie McDermott chief of staff

St. Vrain Valley School District Re-1J Board of Education

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The board introduced Dr. Carrie McDermott as the district's incoming chief of staff, noting her local service since 2015 and prior communications leadership; McDermott said she is "grateful" for the opportunity and praised the district.

The St. Vrain Valley School District Re-1J Board of Education introduced Dr. Carrie McDermott as the district's new chief of staff, effective August 2025.

Amanda introduced McDermott to the board, summarizing her academic background and district experience: a bachelor of science from Colorado State University, a master's degree in environmental studies from Green Mountain College, and a doctoral degree in leadership for educational equity from the University of Colorado at Denver; McDermott holds a Colorado administrator license and additional leadership certificates. Amanda told the board McDermott has worked in the district since 2015 and served in communications and leadership roles across the system.

Dr. McDermott addressed the board, thanking members and saying, "I truly love this district, and I love this team, and I love this community." Superintendent Dr. Jackie Capuchin and board members praised McDermott's organizational skills, statewide communications work and availability to support administrators and staff.

The introduction followed approval of a consent item that finalized McDermott's appointment; the board and superintendent framed the hire as a continuity move to advance district communications and leadership support.