Westview Middle School Staff

Somer Hightower

Title
Special Education Teacher
Phone
303-772-3134
Email
hightower_somer@svvsd.org
Department
Special Education
Education

BS in Education from the University of North Texas; M.Ed. in Special Education and Reading from Texas Woman's University; currently pursuing Ed.D. in Administration and Supervision of Special Education from the University of Northern Colorado. 

Bio

I grew up in Texas and have lived overseas in Japan and twice now in Colorado. I have been teaching for 20+ years, most of that time within special education. I have taught all the way from kindergarten through high school, but middle school is my happy place. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, Sci-Fi, crocheting, and spending time with my family, my two daughters (one a junior at CU Boulder and another a high school sophomore) and our German Shepherd and mischievous cats.

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Apr 29, 2026

St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year

St. Vrain Valley Schools has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education, marking the district’s sixth consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. This national designation celebrates school districts that demonstrate exceptional commitment to ensuring all students have access to high-quality music education as part of a...<br><a title="St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/04/29/st-vrain-valley-schools-earns-national-recognition-as-a-best-community-for-music-education-for-sixth-consecutive-year/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year </span>Read More</a>

Mar 31, 2026

Westview Middle School Re-Designated as National School to Watch

Westview Middle School has once again earned national recognition as a National School to Watch, a distinction awarded by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform in partnership with leading education organizations. The Schools to Watch program identifies middle schools across the country that demonstrate exceptional performance and a commitment to continuous improvement. Schools […]

Mar 25, 2026

ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool

St. Vrain Valley Schools will begin using ParentSquare, a new district communication tool that allows families to receive notifications based on their preferences. St. Vrain’s communications team will pilot ParentSquare for the remainder of the school year with the plan to expand access to schools at the start of the new school year. We’re excited...<br><a title="ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/03/11/parentsquare-our-new-district-communication-tool/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool </span>Read More</a>

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