It is the purpose of the Division of Private Occupational Schools to provide standards for and to foster and improve private occupational schools and their educational services and to protect the citizens of this state against fraudulent or substandard private occupational schools. In order to accomplish this, we expend many of our resources conducting site visits at existing and potential schools as well as regularly scheduled board meetings. This means there are times when staff members may not be in the office, and therefore may not be able to meet in person if you have not scheduled an appointment in advance. Please contact us at our main number, 303-862-3001, and you will be directed to the appropriate staff member to address your questions and concerns via telephone or to schedule an appointment.
Chief Occupational Education Officer/Director:
Lorna A. Candler
lorna.candler@dhe.state.co.us
303-862-3016
Deputy Director / Compliance Officer:
Mary Kanaly
mary.kanaly@dhe.state.co.us
303-974-2670
Compliance Investigator:
Lisa Combs
lisa.combs@dhe.state.co.us
303-974-2665
Program Specialists:
Rachel Acosta
rachel.acosta@dhe.state.co.us
303-974-2679
Martha Recinos
martha.recinos@dhe.state.co.us
303-996-1319
Austin Bentz
austin.bentz@dhe.state.co.us
303-996-1320
Kerri Solis
kerrie.solis@dhe.state.co.us
303-862-3015
Assistant Program Specialist:
Bernadette Esquibel
bernadette.esquibel@dhe.state.co.us
303-862-3001
Division Specialist:
Kristi Connors
kristi.connors@dhe.state.co.us
303-974-2484