Human Resources
The Durango School District 9-R Human Resources Department strives to attract, motivate, support and retain great employees dedicated to the improvement of student achievement through the 9-R Strategic Plan.
Staff Listing
| Name | Job Title | Ext. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Galido | lgalido@durango.k12.co.us | Executive Director of Human Resources | 1439 |
| Kristy Lawson | klawson@durango.k12.co.us | Administrative Assistant | 1438 |
| Christy Morgan | cmorgan@durango.k12.co.us | Employee Specialist- Post Employment | 1414 |
| Isabel Viana | mviana@durango.k12.co.us | Substitute Coordinator | 1430 |
Verification of Employment
Any individual, or company, wishing to verify employment (present or past), must submit a written request to fax (970) 385-3643 along with a signed release and a return fax number. We do not do verbal verifications employment.
General Documents
District at a Glance
- Students: approx 4,227
- Teachers: 333
- 12 Years Avg Experience
- 69% with Masters Degree
- Support Staff: 193
- Schools:
- 7 Elementary Schools
- 2 Middle Schools
- 1 High School
- Area Served: 1,039 sq miles
Our Mission
The mission of Durango School District 9-R, an innovative educational system committed to excellence, is to ensure each student develops the skills and attributes for lifelong learning and has the ability to compete and contribute in the global community, by guaranteeing equitable educational opportunities in a safe and healthy environment.



