Future Center Team
Jessica Read
Middle School Counselor
E-mail: jread@wps.org
Hello! My name is Jessica Read and I work as the middle school Future Center School Counselor. My role is to support the career awareness, exploration and planning for 5th to 8th graders in WPS. I am in my ninth year in the district, and have spent over a dozen years as a secondary school counselor in Colorado.
Lauren Hafemann
High School Counselor
Phone: 303-657-3943
E-mail: lhafemann@wps.org
Hello! My name is Lauren Hafemann and I am a high school counselor for the Future Center at Westminster High School. This is my tenth year as a counselor in Westminster Public Schools. Overall, I’ve worked at elementary, middle and high school levels as a school counselor for the last 17 years – I am still so happy to work in this profession! In my free time, I like to spend time with my family, Netflix-binge and read.
Alex Ramirez
High School Counselor
Phone: 303-657-3939
E-mail: alramirez@wps.org
Hello! I am one of the bilingual high school counselors for the Future Center at Westminster High School and Hidden Lake High School. If you have any questions regarding concurrent enrollment and ASCENT, I am your person! I have over 7 years of experience working in education. My passion is to motivate students to create a plan for their future. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, walks with my dog and, last but not least, I am a huge Broncos fan. #letsride.
Kayla Prieto
Future Center Post-Secondary Advisor
Phone Number:
E-mail: kprieto@wps.org
Hola, Hello! My name is Kayla Prieto and I am the Post-Secondary advisor at Westminster High School. I grew up in Commerce City, Colorado and received my Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University. As a first generation Latina, I have loved working with students from similar backgrounds as me in order to provide more opportunities and resources than I had as a student. A highlight of my job is seeing students grow throughout the year as they start being proactive about their future. I love working through all the ins and outs of applying to colleges, scholarships, financial aid, and then seeing students actually starting their college journey. Outside of work, I enjoy going to the gym and spending time with my family and friends.
Claudia Glascock
PASS Coordinator
Phone: 303-657-3985
E-mail: cglascock@wps.org
Hello! My name is Claudia Glascock. I am a member of the Future Center as the Parent Academy for Student Success (PASS) Coordinator for Westminster Public Schools. I lead the first bilingual program in our district that provides families with the knowledge and skills to ensure their children achieve full potential. I am from Colombia, South America, where I worked as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. I moved to Colorado after working for more than ten years as an executive director of a non-profit organization in Louisiana. I like to travel and enjoy different cultures.
Yvette De La Cruz - Carroll
Coordinator of Apprenticeships & Internships
Phone: 303-657-3929
E-mail: ydelacruz@wps.org
Hola! My name is Yvette De La Cruz - Carroll and I am the Coordinator of Apprenticeship & Internship for Westminster Public Schools. I am a Denver native, bilingual, and have over 23 years of various education and business experience. I had three internships in high school and an apprenticeship throughout my entire college experience. My passion for supporting and engaging students comes from an amazing high school mentor that shifted the paradigm of my life. I thrive on building relationships with students, educators, parents, and our community. Identifying student goals, developing leadership skills, and planning career options are staples of my job responsibilities. I love my job! My personal interests include traveling, new experiences, spending time with my family, and my spiritual journey.
Jazmin Bencomo-Trevizo
Future Center Student Support Specialist
Phone Number: 720-542-4972
E-mail: jbencomotrevizo@wps.org
I was born and raised in Westminster, Colorado. I am bilingual and this year is my fourth year working for Westminster Public Schools. My role as the Student Support Specialist includes providing support to our counseling services and managing the daily operations of the Future Center. I am passionate about working with the community that I grew up in. I graduated from Westminster High School in 2015. I am excited to work with students on their postsecondary workforce readiness goals and help them have a smooth transition into their desired occupation the day after graduation. I love that the Future Center is a place where everyone is welcome, so stop by anytime to say hi! Some of the things I enjoy doing when I am not at work are exploring restaurants in Denver, hiking, and attending Colorado professional sports games.
Sierra Williams
Future Center Post-Secondary Advisor
Phone Number:
E-mail: swilliams@wps.org
Hiya, I’m Sierra Williams! My official job role is Post-Secondary Advisor for the Future Center at Hidden Lake High School. I serve as a resource and a conduit to other resources to guide students to their vision for the future by providing them with hands-on support when applying for colleges, scholarships, FAFSA/CASFA, jobs, military, etc. I come from a first-generation, low-income background and ran into a lot of walls in my pursuit of education. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with students and support them over obstacles I had trouble with! When I’m not with students, I’m roller skating, engrossed in a fiction book, or obsessively binge-watching Netflix.