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THE ACADEMY

Please Note: The application window will open in February of 2027 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 2027.

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
Educator Observations

James Augustus, III
Assistant Coordinator

William Baird
12th Grade & Life Lessons

Mercedes Blea-Davis
Life Skills

Terry Carter
Financial Literacy

Kelley Dawkins
Government & Debate

Claire Exum
Financial Literacy

Jessica Garcia
5th Grade

Yanely Hinojos-Robles
Assistant Coordinator

Sharon Jones
Elementary Coordinator

Jocelyn Kramer
Volunteer

Julian Kramer
Volunteer

Sean Malloy
10th Grade & Outdoor Education

Bryan Moland
9th Grade

Sandra Reese
4th Grade

Jorge Resendez
7th Grade

K'iara Roberts
11th Grade & Life Skills

Paul Roberts
6th Grade

Robin Segura
Visual Art

Dr. Angela Sidhu
8th Grade

Ryan Turk
Teambuilding

Alicia Turner
5th Grade

Peter Von Hemert
LEGO Robotics

Natalie Wilkos
4th/5th Grade Art

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 & Lizette Saucedo
Horticulture & Health Pathways

Construction Education Foundation:
Jaret Allred & George Davis

Foundations Pathways
Malar Patel, Jared Lewis & Mukai Matsiga
AI Career Readiness

Westminster Police and SWAT:
Blair Wilson

St. Vrain Valley School District Innovation Lab:
Dillon Whisman

Lucky to Ride:
Ryan Rogers

Sticky Finger Cooking Classes:
Chef Kristen