Meet the Principal

My name is Sara Oliver, and I am proud to be serving in my seventh year as the principal of this incredible school community. My journey in education began right here at Dutch Creek in 2004, when I started my career as a classroom teacher. But my connection to this community goes even deeper—I was also a student in Jeffco Public Schools and am a proud graduate of Columbine High School. I have truly spent my entire life in the Columbine articulation area, and I believe in this community with my whole heart.

While my path has taken me through many roles in education—teaching a variety of grade levels, writing math curriculum, and serving as an instructional coach—I feel so fortunate that it ultimately led me back home.

One of the things I love most about my job is that I get to be inspired every day by the students, families, and staff I work with. I am constantly humbled by the talent, care, commitment, resilience, and heart of our Dutch Creek community. Our staff is remarkable—their ability to adapt, lead, and care through the ever-evolving world of education is truly extraordinary. Every morning, when we welcome the hundreds of smiling and excited students, I step back and reflect on how lucky I am to be a part of their journey. Dutch Creek is truly a special place to learn and grow.

Beyond my professional life, I’d love to introduce you to the people who keep me grounded—my family. The picture above is a fun memory of us cheering on the US Women’s National Soccer Team as they took on the Republic of Ireland. My daughter is very into soccer, and bringing her to see female role models dominate the field was an amazing experience. My son seems to play every sport under the sun, so between the two kids, my husband and I are always running from one field to the next. I deeply connect with our Dutch Creek families—life is definitely busy with elementary kiddos at home! But I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

Dutch Creek is more than just a school to me—it’s my second home. Whether you're a longtime member of our community or new to the area, I look forward to getting to know you and partnering together to support our students. Thank you for being a part of our journey.

Warmly,
Sara Oliver
Principal, Dutch Creek Elementary