SCHS Deans
Email: nicole.sides@d49.org
Qualifications: B.A. Social Science Education
M.A. Curriculum and Instruction
Nicole Sides
Nicole Sides is currently serving as the Sand Creek Zone Dean of Applied and Advanced Learning.
Mrs. Sides has been a part of the Sand Creek High School community since it opened in 1997. She has served as teacher, IB Coordinator, Teacher Leader and now Zone Dean.
This is her 33rd year in education and she could not be prouder that 25 of them have been at Sand Creek High School. "Sand Creek High School and its students have my heart. Our students are outstanding and a joy every day! There is no better school, no better students and community to be a part of. And now, to be in a position where I can help students access careers and college - priceless. I'm a Scorpion forever!"
Sides' husband is an assistant principal in D38 and together they have 2 children who are both working toward their BSN in Nursing.
Email: lauren.alire@d49.org
Qualifications: B.A. History & Education
M.A. Education Leadership
Lauren Alire
Lauren Alire is currently serving District 49 as Dean of Students at Sand Creek High School.
Over the past decade, Alire's career as an educator has been a transformative journey marked by dedication to both teaching and lifelong learning. "I am looking forward to joining Sand Creek Nation and the community it fosters."
She earned her Bachelors of Arts in History and Education from University of Colorado and her Masters degree and administrative license from the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs.