Field Services and Supports Unit

About the Field Services and Supports Unit

The Field Services and Supports Unit provides universal support for all 178 Colorado school districts to build leadership capacity in order to ensure that all students and families have access to high-quality schools. Our team of experienced educators provides general performance support and brokers intensive and targeted services to support schools and districts in providing a high-quality education that meets all students’ needs.

The Field Services team meets regularly with district and BOCES leadership regarding educator effectiveness and talent, student learning, assessments, accountability, performance and support, special education, school finance, postsecondary readiness and rural education. Field Services also emphasizes targeted support for the 146 rural school districts across the state. Our District Improvement Strategy Office is dedicated to strategically connecting school and district leaders to relevant, high-quality, universal professional learning and CDE support.

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Meet the Field Services and Supports Team

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Christina (Monaco) North

Executive Director of the Field Services and Supports Unit

Christina’s Regions: Centennial BOCES, East Central BOCES, Metro Denver

North_c@cde.state.co.us

720-765-7092

Christina North joined CDE in 2020 for the second time since 2011 and has over 23 years of experience in education. Christina is honored to be a career educator, having earned Teacher of the Year in New Mexico and then having the opportunity to lead schools through turnaround and serve as superintendent for a small, rural district in the San Luis Valley. Leading the Field Services team is Christina’s dream role, and she is at her best when she is working with district and BOCES leaders as a critical friend and extra set of helpful hands. She also loves cooking and trying new recipes, and is as crafty as one can be while also being a perfectionist.

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Zack Allen

Director of Rural Services

Zack’s Region: Northwest, Southwest, West Central

Allen_z@cde.state.co.us

970-756-4291

Zack Allen joined the Colorado Department of Education in 2022 after serving as a central office administrator in a rural district in Northwest Colorado. With over 28 years of experience in public education across the state, Zack brings a deep understanding of rural needs and leadership. He values opportunities to serve as a thought partner to district leaders. Outside of work, Zack enjoys spending time outdoors (usually on a river) with family and friends.

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Stephanie Hund

Director of Field Services

Stephanie’s Region: North Central, Pikes Peak, South Central, Southeast

Hund_s@cde.state.co.us

720-810-7394

Stephanie Hund joined CDE in June 2025, following a career of over 27 years serving rural districts in various roles. Stephanie began her career as a secondary science and math teacher before moving into administration as a superintendent/principal in Southeastern Colorado. Most recently, Stephanie served in a dual role as the executive/special education director at Southeastern BOCES. Helping leaders navigate systems and find solutions is Stephanie’s favorite part of her job. When she’s not on the road supporting districts and BOCES, Stephanie enjoys spending time at home with her family and reading psychological thrillers.

Meet the District Improvement Strategy Office

Adrienne Cruz

Director of District Improvement Strategy Office
cruz_a@cde.state.co.us
303-895-7778

Adrienne Cruz joined CDE in June 2022 and is the Director of the District Improvement Strategy Office in the Field Services and Supports Unit. Adrienne has been serving in Colorado schools including public, private, charter, Turnaround, and Title I since 2002 as a teacher, assistant principal, culture and climate coach, instructional coach and most recently was an elementary school principal. In her free time, she enjoys the mountains, reading, and spending time with her family.

Victory Molina

Professional Learning and Effectiveness Coach
molina_v@cde.state.co.us
720-425-4372

Victory Molina joined CDE in August of 2023 and is the Professional Learning Coach for the District Improvement Strategy Office in the Field Services and Supports Unit. Victory has been a Colorado public school educator in the Pikes Peak region since 2000 as a teacher, RtI Coordinator, Assistant Principal, and Principal. Victory's commitment to lifelong learning has remained unwavering, positioning her as a perpetual student and collaborator. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, watching movies, and spending time with family.