Board of Trustees

Board Vice President

I moved to Boulder in 1987 after completing coursework in geology and secondary education at Michigan State University. I have spent the bulk of my career involved in IT-related work at CU.

My husband, Tom Morris, and I have two sons, Nicholas and Benjamin, both Bixby alums (2006/2009).

When not at Bixby or engaged in other volunteer commitments, you will likely find me hiking or gardening (basically doing anything to be outdoors), or cooking in the kitchen, spending time with family and friends.

I originally participated on the board from 2001-2010. My years volunteering at Bixby as a parent were rewarding. Whether in the classroom, folding swim towels, setting up the annual bazaar or participating in board activities, I too was always learning and experiencing the community and school we know as Bixby. I am motivated to contribute to the board as an alumni parent because I recognize the benefits of a Bixby education over time and appreciate the opportunities my children had to develop as intrinsic learners and well-rounded people in the rich, caring Bixby environment. Looking forward, I have interest in contributing to the future of Bixby because there will always be children who will thrive in this special place.

 Board Secretary

Board Treasurer

I am the parent of two Bixby alumni, one of who graduated in 2005 and one in 2011. Both of our children attended the school from kindergarten through 5th grade, and when they left Bixby, I felt like they were very well prepared to handle the academic and social challenges of middle school, high school, and beyond. For most of my working life, I’ve been involved in financial management, strategic planning, and mergers and acquisitions in the healthcare industry.

How long on board: I’ve been on the board since 2001 and have served as Treasurer for several years.

Why joined board: I joined the board because I believe in the unique educational philosophy embodied in Bixby’s Mission and Core Beliefs and wanted to help ensure the continuing success of the school. Having seen firsthand the benefits of a Bixby education for our own children, I think it’s important that future generations of students in Boulder also have such an opportunity.

I am originally from Wausau, Wisconsin.  I attended college at Arizona State University and then law school at DePaul University College of Law, where I met my wife Betsy.  After nearly 15 years in Chicago we moved to Boulder in 2014 and live here with our three children, all Bixby students.  I currently practice law at Ruegsegger Simons Smith & Stern, LLC where I focus on Civil Litigation.  We enjoy everything Boulder has to offer, especially the amazing hiking and nearby skiing.  Not a day goes by where we aren’t impressed with the education our children receive at Bixby and the benefit we receive as parents watching our children flourish.  

I am a retired CU faculty member, having taught in the criminal law area at the CU Law for 35 years. My research was comparative in nature and I was able to travel to many foreign countries to see how they handle criminal investigations and criminal trials.

My daughters, Anne and Elise, both went to Bixby and I give Bixby a lot of credit for building a strong foundation of learning in both of them. They have done well academically in the years after Bixby, but I am also proud of their values and the way they relate to others. I think Bixby helped developed that side of them as well.

I am “returning” to Bixby after twenty years away because my granddaughter, Rosemary Westhoff, is in preschool. When my daughter, Anne and her spouse, Ryan, accepted jobs in the Denver area, the first thing Anne asked was that I enroll Rosie at Bixby for when she would turn 2 ½. There is another granddaughter on the way to Bixby, so I was glad to get the call from Lexie to serve on the board as I will be involved with Bixby for some time to come.

How long on board: New this year.

My involvement with Bixby is long and filled with many wonderful times as the parent of a student, a volunteer, a reading teacher, and now, a member of the Board. Being on the Board provides me with the opportunity to promote many of the things that make Bixby special–development of the whole child in small, intimate classes, continued focus on critical thinking and personal responsibility, and a multifaceted assessment process that goes beyond skills analysis to include a unique learning style rubric and student portfolios.

As I shift from the classroom to the boardroom, I am excited to combine my former business experience in finance, management, and human resources in profit (IBM) and non-profit (The Nature Conservancy) environments with my varied history at Bixby, while supporting a progressive education model. It also provides the opportunity for continued connection to the vibrant Bixby community. I have deep affection and appreciation for Bixby’s founders, faculty, and families, and especially so for the students I have taught over the years.

When growing up a in small town in New York, I never quite pictured the road would lead me to this satisfying life in Colorado. And, that Bixby student in my own family is now a recent college graduate, whose love of writing and math started at Bixby. A Bixby education also led to his style of learning concepts deeply with the ability to apply them broadly and in unexpected ways. In thanks for the many ways that Bixby has given to me and my family, I look forward to giving back through working on Board.

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer – 10 years, Alumni interviewer for Tufts University – 14 years, Adult Literacy tutor for Boulder Reads – 2 years My undergraduate degree was in Child Study and I was certified in elementary education. I worked for a year as a child advocate in Boston, after law school I was a public defender in Los Angeles for 10 years (including working on hiring and recruitment), worked in litigation for several Denver firms and have worked on a project basis for an e-discovery company for the last 10 years. When I was a parent at Bixby I was head of solicitations for Auction, Auction Chair, and an occasional substitute teacher. My daughter, Julia – a Bixby alum- is a senior this year. How long on the board: New this year. Why on the board: I am interested in education and giving back to organizations like Bixby that I believe in. My daughter will be going away to college next year, and I only work part time on a project basis, so I have time to dedicate to the Board. I am interested in education and I am also very grateful for the education my daughter received at Bixby.

I am a managing partner at Stevens, Littman, Biddison, Tharp & Weinberg, LLC, a full-service law firm in Boulder. I have been with the firm for nearly 15 years and a “partner” for 13, practicing primarily family law. My husband is Travis Sagrillo. When not working, I spend time with my husband, daughter, and dog, sail, ski, golf, and cook. Not necessarily in that order. Our daughter (technically my stepdaughter), Giavanna (“Gia”) Sagrillo is in 4th grade and loves Bixby. How long on board: This is my second year. Why joined board: I joined the board because I love Bixby, what it stands for, and what it offers; primarily, however, because Gia’s education is the most singularly important thing to me, and I joined to make sure that her education and Bixby experience is the best it can be.