The Leadership Team

The Leadership Team

Chris Cox

Head of School

Chris Bennett

Chief Financial Officer
Phone: 303-756-9481 x213
Chris earned both his Bachelor’s and MBA degrees from the University of Denver. He loves his job at St. Anne’s because he gets to work with wonderful colleagues and witness the joy in kids every day. His favorite children’s book is Roberto the Insect Architect. Chris's special talent is that he can juggle.

Wendi Berardi

Director of Enrollment Management
Phone: 303-756-9481 x 416

Wendi graduated from St. Mary's College of California with a B.A. in Organizational Leadership. She has the privilege of showcasing St. Anne’s to prospective parents and students, enjoying the variety and freshness that each day brings. Inspired by the history of the Sisters caring for children with polio, Wendi feels a deep connection to St. Anne's and believes it chose her. Her favorite children's book is The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy, which speaks to her belief that "home" can be defined by time with close friends who bring joy and laughter. In her free time, she enjoys snowboarding, hiking, and searching for the best donut or cupcake shop in the Denver Metro area.

Lori Frank

Assistant Head of School
Phone: 303-756-9481 x209
Lori joined St. Anne’s in 1987 and holds a B.A. in English Education and an M.A. in English from Northern Illinois University. With 42 years in education, she values the people at St. Anne’s, considering them like an extended family, and loves working with amazing colleagues and special families. Lori knew from Kindergarten that she wanted to be a teacher, a passion rooted in her love for school as a child. Although she’s not currently in the classroom, she enjoys being around teachers, students, and parents every day. Outside of school, Lori enjoys reading, scrapbooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. If she were stuck on an island, she would bring The Norton Anthology of English Literature as her favorite book. Her favorite children's book is Love You Forever by Robert Munsch.

Margaret Mitchell '90

Head of Middle School
Phone: 303-756-9481 x334
Margaret has a Bachelor's in English Literature from Princeton University and a Master's in English Literature from Boston University. She loves working with middle school students and teachers for many reasons; every day is interesting and challenging. Middle schoolers are amazing, and Margaret enjoys believing in them and helping them become their fullest and best selves. As an alumna of St. Anne's, she has known the school for a long time and finds joy in continuing the work of the many educators before her. St. Anne's feels like a second home, and she values the school's guiding principles. Her favorite children's book is Goodnight, Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. Margaret loves spending time with her family and being outdoors in nature, whether hiking, camping, or skiing—any day outside is a good day!

Miriah Royal

Director of Community Belonging and Engagement
Phone: 303-756-9481 x255
Miriah Royal (she/her) has always been deeply committed to fostering inclusive communities, tracing her dedication back to her pre-professional days. Driven by a belief that social justice is a collective effort, she channels her passion through service, collaboration, and intentional programming. As the Director of Community Belonging & Engagement at St. Anne's Episcopal School, Miriah continues to build on her experience from her previous roles in and outside independent schools. Miriah's dedication to social justice extends beyond her professional life. She volunteers as a faculty member of the S.T.A.M.P conference, serves as the founder of Emboldened Ventures, a consulting company dedicated to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion for the outdoor industry, and actively contributes as a Board member of the Museum of Food and Culture. Miriah's journey demonstrates an unwavering commitment to shaping a more just, equitable, and loving world—one community at a time. Her favortite children's book is "Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain" retold Verna Aardema.

Glen Worthing

Director of Technology
Phone: 303-756-9481 x222
Glen attended De Anza Junior College and briefly attended San Jose State University, though he did not earn additional degrees. Early in his career, he worked with Mark Wozniak at Apple Computer and later started his own business in 1993 at the age of 23. After leaving CyberCSI in 1999, Glen moved to Oregon and then back to California, where he began working for the University of California, Monterey Bay. It was there that he transitioned into education, eventually finding his passion for working in a technology role at an independent school in Carmel, CA. Glen moved to Colorado and was immediately drawn to St. Anne’s and its community upon meeting Alan Smiley. He loves the outdoors, including hiking, gardening, golfing, skiing, and any other outdoor activities.

Jennifer Worthing, Ed.D.

Head of Lower School
Phone: 303-756-9481 x221
Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Tennessee, a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Administration from Tennessee State University. As the Head of Lower School at St. Anne's, she finds great fulfillment in working with students, teachers, and parents to positively impact the school community. She chose St. Anne's for its welcoming and caring environment, strong values, and emphasis on character education. Her favorite children's book is The Candy Dish by Kobi Yamada. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys running, playing tennis, and spending time with her husband and two daughters.

Ella van Wyk

Director of Communications and Marketing
Phone: 303-756-948
Ella holds a B.A. in English Literature from the American University of Sharjah, UAE, and an M.A. in Arts Administration from the Savannah College of Art and Design. She loves the intersection of creativity, engagement, and impact in her job, especially when working with children. Her favorite children's books are Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak and Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola. Ella’s special talents include making desserts disappear and drawing.

School Administration

Name Title E-mail Phone
Cara Frey Lower School Assistant Division Head E-mail 303-756-9481 x390
John Fitzgerald MS Assistant Division Head, 6th Grade Advisor E-mail 303-756-9481 x345
Rene Reynolds Director of Human Resources E-mail 303-756-9481 x207
Morgan Boaman Director of Outdoor Education E-mail 303-756-9481 x335
Ana Khlopina School Chaplain E-mail 303-756-9481 x203
Vanessa Wilson Director of Campus Safety and Security E-mail (303) 756-9481 x 218