SPED/ELD Team

ELD
Trent BakichHi. My name is Trent Bakich, and I am the ELD Coordinator, and I also teach 7th and 8th Grade Social Studies here at Riverside. I have lived in the valley since 2007, and I am entering my 12th year as a Viking! I love my family and the time that we spend together. I enjoy getting outdoors, but my passion is finding something new to learn, focusing all of my energy on understanding it, and moving on to something else. I am looking forward to the year as we all come together to try to make it as normal as possible again!
Phone: 970-665-6780
Email: [email protected]

SPED
 Miranda Townsend Miranda Townsend
My name is Miranda Townsend, and I am beginning my 13th year as a Middle School Special Education teacher. Working with middle school students is my passion! I grew up in South Dakota, graduated from the University of South Dakota with both my Bachelors and Masters degrees.  Shortly after I lived in Washington state for a year, then found my way to Colorado. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my daughter, photography, running, hiking, live music, and traveling.  Phone: 970-665-6773
Email: [email protected]

Bailey Pasta
Bailey PastaHi! My name is Bailey Pasta and I am beginning my first year as a Special Education Teacher. I previously was coaching collegiate basketball before moving here to this beautiful state. I am originally from Boise, ID and I went to my undergrad in Helena, MT and masters in Spokane, WA. My passion is to help young minds believe in themselves and build confidence. In my free time, I enjoy fishing, paddle boarding, and bike riding.
Phone:  970-665-665-7708
Email:  [email protected]







Sydney Luebbe
Sydney LuebbeHi!! My name is Sydney Luebbe. This is my first year as a special education teacher here at Riverside. I previously taught 4 years of elementary special education in Texas. I am originally from Alabama and graduated from Auburn University. War Eagle!! In my spare time I enjoy hiking, kayaking, traveling, and most recently pottery.

Phone: 970-665-7809