Interact

Wes Paxton has worked in public education as a classroom teacher, assistant principal and principal for over 32 years. Prior to his current role, he was the principal at Conifer High School for nine years. Wes brings a wealth of school leadership experience to his current role from working in the Greeley-Evans School District, Adams 14 School District and Denver Public Schools. Earning his bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado-Boulder in economics and a master's degree from the University of Phoenix in school leadership, Wes has continued his pursuit of providing students with exceptional learning experiences by working in partnership with educators and garnering the support of the greater school community. He advocates for school leaders as president of the Colorado Association of Secondary School Principals, president-elect of the Colorado Association of School Executives and leadership liaison for the Jefferson County Administrator Association.

Wes works directly with the elementary, middle and high schools in the Conifer and Evergreen articulation areas, as well as D’Evelyn Jr./Sr. High School, Dennison Elementary and Mt. Blue Sky/Windy Peak Outdoor Education Lab Schools.