egossage@rca-csprings.org
Mr. Gossage enters his 30th year at Roosevelt Charter Academy. Coach Gossage was born and raised in Colorado Springs. He attended Coronado High School and upon graduation went to Fort Lewis College. Mr. Gossage is married to Rebecca Gossage, and has two children, Nick and Taylor.
sgish@rca-csprings.org
My name is Sharis Gish and I have been at Roosevelt Charter Academy for 29 years. I was a Special Education teacher for four years, was one of the Physical Education teachers for 24 years and now have started a new journey in the writing lab. I love getting our students excited about writing!
I have two children ages 22 and 19. In my free time I spend lots of hours watching our kids play basketball and volleyball. I enjoy camping and spending time with my family and friends in the beautiful Colorado mountains. I also enjoy scrapbooking, gardening and yard work. My favorite thing about RCA is our incredible families and amazing students that make teaching a fun experience every day.
kdolphin@rca-csprings.org
ldelrash@rca-csprings.org
I have been at Roosevelt Charter Academy since 2015 as the Technology/Computer teacher. I have a Bachelors in Elementary Education, a Masters in Technology and Curriculum and a second Masters in Administration. I am originally from North Dakota and have taught on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Poplar Montana as well as in Harrison School District 2 here in Colorado Springs. Aside from public education, I also taught graduate classes at the university level. The best part of teaching in the Computer Lab at Roosevelt is not only do I have most of the students in class, I get to watch the students grow and learn by using technology! I am also part of an AMAZING Specials Team. I bring MANY years of experience, both teaching and technology, to RCA.
nsturdivant@rca-csprings.org
My name is Nicole Sturdivant and this is my first year teaching at Roosevelt Charter Academy. I'm originally from upstate NY and made the move to Colorado Springs just a couple weeks before the school year started. I attended Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, NY for my bachelor's degree in Music Education, then Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA for my masters degree in French Horn performance. I am so excited to begin my career as an educator at RCA! I love the students and watching them grow in music! While I'm not teaching or practicing the French horn I love hiking, traveling, baking, and writing.
ablancas@rca-csprings.org
Adam Blancas has been teaching for 10 years, with experience in elementary, middle and high school.
With a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, he has focused into bringing critical thinking into early childhood education. Mr. Blancas has worked extensively in the fields of special education, early childhood literacy, and speech/communication.
This year, he is using the 15 years of professional acting and singing experience to teach the Drama program at RCA. He is bringing to RCA all of his knowledge from Theatreworks, the Fine Arts Center, and more. With recognition from the Pikes Peak Arts Council, Mr. Blancas wants to make every student at RCA more confident in movement, voice, and performance.
