Human Resources Staff

Sarah McAfee, Human Resources Director

Sarah McAfee
Sarah McAfee is honored to join the Manitou Springs School District community and serve as the Director of Human Resources. She is an experienced educational leader with a track record of building genuine relationships with students, teachers and families. Sarah has positive energy and a thoughtfulness that focuses on the importance that teachers and staff make the biggest difference on a child’s educational experience. Sarah is dedicated to supporting the district's core values. She believes that all people have brilliance and that in order to reach full potential we need to maximize the genius in all of us.

With almost two decades of experience in Colorado Springs area schools, Sarah joins us most recently from Falcon School District 49, where she served the past seven years as the Principal of Odyssey Elementary School. Prior to her time in D49, Sarah spent time in Douglas County School District as a principal, and Harrison School District where she served as an instructional coach and assistant principal.

Originally from Massachusetts, she attended undergraduate school at New England College. Soon after graduating Sarah began her educational career when moving to Colorado in 2002. She earned a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs and her principal licensure from Adams State College. Sarah loves to spend time with her family and friends, walk her to two doodles, read, run and spend time in the mountains.
719-685-2018
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Erika Warren, Human Resources Specialist

Erika Warren
Erika has been a part of our community for 30 years. In her public education journey, she went from being a Read Act Interventionist to handling the complexities of an Accounts Payable Specialist.
With various roles in education, Erika doesn't just have a toolbox of skills; she has a wealth of insights into the educational landscape. Count on her dedication to excellence and a strong drive for continuous growth. She is a great addition to Manitou Springs School District as the Human Resources Specialist.
Beyond her professional side, Erika is an adventure enthusiast. Whether hiking, paddle boarding, dirt biking, or snowboarding, she embraces life on the edge, often with her family.
To the Manitou Springs School District, Erika brings not just expertise to the Human Resource Department but also a passion for education, the outdoors and a lot of heart
719 685 2028
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Kolt Woofter, Payroll, Benefits, Retirement

Kolt Woofter
Kolt graduated from D-14 in 2014 after going K-12 with the district. He is a 2nd generation graduate of the Manitou Springs School District. After graduating from Manitou, he went to UCCS where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Communications in 2019. After graduating from UCCS, he worked as a 911 operator with CSPD, and as a district executive with the Pikes Peak Council Boy Scouts of America. He was born and raised in Colorado, and enjoys riding dirt bikes, kayaking, and reading in his free time. He is excited to be back at Manitou working as the District Payroll Specialist.
719-685-2026
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