Boltz Middle School welcomes Monica Ramos Carlson as Dean of Students. Monica was born in Phoenix, Arizona and raised in northern Nevada, where she became the first person in her family to graduate high school and go on to college. She earned her undergraduate degree in English Education from Utah Valley University and earned her Master’s of Science degree in Psychology from Utah State University with licensure in school counseling.
She has served as a school counselor in both middle school and high school settings along the Wasatch Front in Utah, and went on to earn her Administrative/Supervisory concentration from Utah State University while serving as a district MTSS/PBIS coach in a large suburban district in Salt Lake County. Since 2019, she has served as a middle school and high school assistant principal in Utah, and was also honored to serve as a board member for the Utah chapter of the Association for Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS-U). Her family was thrilled when the opportunity arose for her to relocate to Fort Collins and join Poudre School District. She has been in PSD since 2023, having served as an elementary AP and interim AP at Preston.
Her husband is a high school educator and they are the proud parents of two children, one attending Fort Lewis College and one attending Fort Collins High School. In their spare time they enjoy leisurely bike rides around town, listening to music, and hiking and camping. She also practices yoga regularly and considers it an important part of her work-life balance.
She is sincerely dedicated to the promise of public education for all students, and is excited to be a part of a community that shares this dedication. Monica can’t wait to get to know our students and families as they pursue their aspirations. ¡Adelante, Boltz!