Meet the Principal
Principal Josh E. Shapiro
Hello Community,
It is an honor to be the principal of D’Evelyn Junior-Senior High School. I have a beautiful family. My wife, Cindy, is the instructional coach at Jeffco Remote Learning Program, and Max and Sadie are D’Evelyn Jags. I enjoy spending time with my family and playing guitar. Cindy and I are in an all-Jeffco employee band and we perform at different venues throughout the year.
Over the course of my career, I have developed a deep understanding of K-12 education. I began my career as a teacher in a variety of content areas and levels for 13 years, in both middle school and high school. I have also been an administrator for the past 13 years, both at the high school level, as an assistant principal for five years, and as an elementary school principal for the past eight years. In the spring of 2020, I was awarded the Jeffco Public Schools Entrepreneurial Spirit Award for the work I have done with the Morning Meetings and Innovation Block at Foothills Elementary. I was also awarded the Gifted and Talented Champion Administrator of the Year Award for my work with our Talent Pool and Gifted and Talented programs at Foothills.
A strength of mine is my ability to support the whole student, both through academic rigor and an array of opportunities in the arts. I have a knack for getting people to lean in and get involved for the benefit of all students in my building. The participatory approach at D’Evelyn is an integral piece, and I have enjoyed working with our staff, Steering Committee, Accountability Committee, D’Evelyn Education Foundation, and parents to make sure we are adhering to our Founding Document and providing the best education to our students.
At D’Evelyn, I focus on modeling what it means to be a continuous learner, and I listen carefully to all stakeholders’ thinking and ideas to ensure our school remains an exceptional place to learn and to teach. As D’Evelyn’s principal and a Jaguar parent of two students, I draw on the strengths of the entire school community and act as a key player in supporting our students and guiding them toward success.
D’Evelyn is No. 1 in the state of Colorado, with a close-knit school community and much to celebrate. I look forward to continuing our work in our pursuit of excellence.
Go Jags!
Sincerely,
Josh E. Shapiro,
Principal
Josh.shapiro@jeffco.k12.co.us
303-982-2600