Escuela de Guadalupe honors Sean Cleary for winning the 2024 Charles Redd Center Teaching Western History Award. His innovative lesson plan, related to the conference theme “Free Soil? Migration, Dispossession, and Rising Up on Contested Ground,” inspired educators and emphasized critical thinking. Sean’s contributions showcase the transformative potential of education.
Escuela de Guadalupe, a pioneering Catholic dual-language school in Denver, recently marked its 25th anniversary with its first-ever alumni reunion.
Fr. Tom Prag, S.J. moved to Northwest Denver in 1996 to listen to the community’s needs. Recognizing the demand for quality education, he partnered with Sr. Susan Swain to establish Escuela de Guadalupe. Celebrating 25 years, the school now serves 210 students, fostering bilingual education and academic success amid community support.
On October 5, Escuela de Guadalupe raised $614,675 at its Salud event, marking a fundraising milestone as it celebrates 25 years of dual-language Catholic education in Denver. The sold-out event featured lively activities and honored David Card with the Father Tom Prag, S.J., Service Award for his contributions to the school’s success.
Dynamic. Driven. Devoted. These three words only begin to describe Lindsay and Todd Filsinger, an extraordinary couple whose energy and
In 1999, Lola and Rob Salazar established the Salazar Family Foundation to support their Denver community, focusing on education and family well-being. Over 25 years, the Foundation has created significant positive impacts through scholarships and partnerships, especially with Escuela de Guadalupe. Lola’s personal commitment drives their enduring legacy of philanthropy.
