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THE ACADEMY

Please Note: The application window will open in February of 2026 for current third graders only. All other classes are currently at capacity.

Please email Jennifer Clark at porterbillupsleadershipacademy@gmail.com for more information about applying for the Academy for the summer of 2026.

PBLA Application Process

Porter-Billups Leadership Academy at Regis University is a summer academy for 3rd through 12th graders that cultivates character development through an extensive academic curriculum and exposes young leaders to career opportunities in their pursuit of individual success.

The target population includes students who:

box that reads: Maintain a strong academic standing
box that reads: make a committment to the multo-year participation requirement
box that reads: exhibit respectful behavior at home, school and in the community

An application for admittance and a recommendation form are required. Participants must submit a current transcript or progress report, and letter of recommendation, every year.

Academy Teachers

Connie Aguero
Licensed Therapist

Dr. William Anderson
Seniors

James Augustus, III
Assistant Coordinator

William Baird
11th Grade & Life Lessons

Terry Carter
Financial Literacy

John Farnham
5th Grade & Life Skills

Gemma James
Healthcare

Sharon Jones
Elementary Coordinator

Sean Malloy
10th Grade & Outdoor Education

Bryan Moland
9th Grade

Sandra Reese
4th Grade

Jorge Resendez
7th Grade

K'iara Roberts
12th Grade & Teambuilding

Paul Roberts
6th Grade

Robin Segura
Art

Dr. Angela Sidhu
8th Grade & Scholarship

Peter Von Hemert
LEGO Robotics

Kelley Dawkins
Government & Debate

Ryan Turk
Lucky to Ride

Dr. Angela Sidhu
8th Grade & Scholarship

Peter Von Hemert
LEGO Robotics

Kelley Dawkins
Government & Debate

Ryan Turk
Lucky to Ride

Mercedes Blea-Davis
4th Grade & Life Skills

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES FOR LEADING CLASSES

Climb Credit Union:
Terry Carter & Clare Exum
Financial Literacy

Martin/Martin Engineering:
Andy Godfroy
Engineering

UpskillingU:
Mirna Villa & Rachel Durkan
Environment

Construction Education Foundation:
Madison Mendez, Jaret Allred, Hannah Pritchard

Google:
Malar Patel
Career Readiness

Westminster Police and SWAT:
Blair Wilson

St. Vrain Valley School District Innovation Lab:
Dillon Whisman