Brandon Birdwell

I am a native of Colorado and grew up in Douglas County when it was truly the middle of nowhere. As a young man I worked with many types of livestock to include Bison. I have worked in the autobody industry, food service, retail, been an equipment operator and a laborer. In fact, I still have a commercial driver’s license.

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I graduated from Douglas County High School in 1988. I earned a B.A. in English and Linguistics with an emphasis in Education from Metropolitan State College of Denver, now Metropolitan State University. I have experience as a bilingual classroom teacher in Denver and as a substitute teacher in the Denver and Douglas County school districts. I enjoy working with children from every walk of life. I believe that a true and ever encompassing diversity is necessary to enrich and enliven the mediocrity sometimes unwittingly caused by seeking the easiest path.

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I am excited to be a part of the Renaissance crew. I have a multi-layered skill set and am eager to put it to use.  I love to explore ideas and methods for truth and possibility. I love to wander, to journey for the sake of the journey. I feel the journey’s experience is the most profound teacher. The lessons learned here are lifelong and influence us in ways that create an inner wisdom both gentle and powerful.

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My wife, Lisa, and I have been married for twenty-four years. We have two children. Lennon is nineteen and Skyla is fourteen. In my spare time I play guitar and revisit my martial arts past from time to time. On warm weekends I am to be found riding my motorcycle on the dirt roads of forgotten Colorado.

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I look forward to working with its staff and students in the coming school year and beyond. Together we shall create an excellent future for all involved. Now, let’s do this.