Our Team

Meet Our DISO Team

Adrienne Cruz
Director

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 Coach

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. 

Andrea Pulskamp
Health and Safety Implementation Coordinator

Andrea Pulskamp joined CDE in ___ and serves as the Health and Safety Implementation Coordinator for the Colorado Department of Education within the District Improvement Strategy Office in the Field Services and Supports Unit.  Andrea is focused on building alignment across school safety, school climate, and health efforts. She supports districts in identifying needs and recognizing disparities in data, policies, and practices, to inform systematic improvements in how students, staff, and families experience school.  Additionally, Andrea coordinates the health and safety efforts for the department and partners with other state agencies to ensure consistency in the field on the policies and practices centered on health and safety.  In her free time, she enjoys camping, travel, and spending time with her family.