OUR HISTORY
Whiz Kids began in 1990 through the collaborative efforts of church, community, school and business leaders in Denver. Their desire was to bring resources into neighborhoods where there was a need to bridge the achievement gap. Whiz Kids began a city-wide outreach by partnering suburban and urban churches with urban schools. This partnership led to one-on-one tutoring with elementary-age children. The result was a program called "Wise Guys," with three locations and 60 kids.
OUR VISION
That our students engage in school and the world as confident learners who understand their innate worth and have hope for their future.
ABOUT
Eventually, the name was changed to Whiz Kids Tutoring and today, Whiz Kids is a 501 (c)3 non-profit with over 40 sites that serve elementary and middle school students throughout the metro area and beyond.
STAFF
Elly Conant
Executive Director
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Grace Savage
Program Director
Email • 303-504-9449 ext. 124
Heather Langley
Program Administrator
Email • 303-504-9449 ext. 115
Adrienne Havey
Accountant
Email • 303-504-9449 ext. 102
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Karen Berg
Field Director - Aurora
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Danilson (Danny) Luque
Field Director - Denver
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Bill Kilzer
Field Director - Arvada & North Metro
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Linda Greene
Field Director - Lakewood & SW Denver
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Dan Utley
Field Director - Central Denver/Aurora
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Ashley Weldon
Field Director - Littleton
OFFICERS
Mark Espinosa
Board Chair
Brandon Ideker
Vice Chair/Treasurer
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Elly Conant
Secretary
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BOARD
Denise Crosby
Vickie Lenny
Don Reeverts - Emeritus
Lia Sedillos
Lynn Stambaugh
Vince Trujillo
Brandon Washington