School Leaders


	Brian Cochran Principal	I am excited to join the Denver School of the Arts as Principal. I am entering my 20th year in Denver Public Schools. I am excited to partner with Don and our team to lead the building and support students, staff, and families. Outside of school, I enjoy Rockies games, reading, getting back to golfing following hip surgery, and making full use of my AMC Premier subscription.
	Morgan Babbel Assistant Principal	I thoroughly enjoy my career as a leader, and continue to be inspired by the minds of our students and staff. I am so excited to be at DSA! I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in both Mathematics and Art from Metropolitan State University of Denver. I earned my Master's in Cultural and Linguistic Diversity from the University of Colorado Denver, as well as a Masters in Math with an emphasis in Teaching and Learning from Colorado State University. It is safe to say that I love to learn. I am a Colorado native. I identify equally as a mathematician, artist, and home cook. My favorite mediums are painting and drawing (mixed media is my fav). I love to connect through food and have found a lot of joy cooking and baking for my family. When I am not in school, I love being outside hiking, paddle boarding, and camping. However, the occasional pajama day while binge watching movies and sitcoms is also welcomed.
	Mark Miller Artistic Director/ Assistant Principal	I am honored to serve as the Artistic Director and Assistant Principal at DSA. I am from Arvada, Colorado, and this is my 18th year in education. My career in arts education started in Jeffco and has taken me all over the world. When I'm not at DSA you will find me with my wife and two mini-dachshunds in the beautiful mountains of Colorado!
	Syeta Hamilton Dean of Culture	I'm the middle and high school dean of culture with 20 years of experience working in the public and private sector. I studied Criminal Justice at Metropolitan State University of Denver. I have a masters degree in school counseling from the University of Phoenix. I love helping students and families feel welcomed in our school. During my free time I love to bake and play basketball.