About me: My family roots are in Western New York, but I was born in Massachusetts and grew up in New Mexico. I have lived and worked in Colorado for 30+ years, first as a camp counselor, then as a high school English teacher, and now as a school counselor and clinical therapist. Currently, I'm a married father of four–my children range in age from 4 to 22–which gives me plenty of perspective when it comes to young people. I love skiing, backpacking, golf, reading, Colorado sports teams, and cooking in my backyard for loved ones and neighbors using my wood-fired, outdoor pizza oven.

Education:

MA, Counseling, University of Colorado, Denver
MA, Education, University of Colorado, Denver
BA, English Literature, University of Colorado, Boulder

Professional Experience:

Counseling Experience:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): 2021-present
Counselor, Voyager Program, 2022-present
School Counselor, Arapahoe High School, 2019-2022

Teaching Experience (English/Language Arts):
Arapahoe High School, 2012-2019
Littleton High School, 2004-1012
Boulder High School, 2001-2004

Why Voyager: At Voyager, I have finally found a unique work environment that aligns with my background and interests as an educator. The student-staff ratio here allows me to work as a counselor the way it is intended: I have the flexibility and time to get to know all of our students and their stories and to intervene and support appropriately. I am also able to serve as an educational leader here and lead an SEL curriculum tailored to our students' needs. Most of our students arrive here because, for whatever reason, they are not getting what they need from a comprehensive high school. To be a bit frank, neither was I! I’m so glad to have landed in a place where everyday I believe I am doing meaningful work.

Voyager Counselor

(303) 347-3470

Email Alex Spare

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