Administration
- Principal Krumholz
- Asst. Principal Britton
- Asst. Principal Case
- Asst. Principal Leaming
- Asst. Principal James
- Asst. Principal Smith
- Dean of Students-Guiden
- Dean of Students-Kappelmann
Principal Krumholz
Dr. Patrick Krumholz
Dr. Patrick Krumholz has served as principal at Fountain-Fort Carson High School since 2016. Prior to FFCHS, he spent 15 years in Pueblo, Colorado. Seven as a high school principal, two years as the Executive Director of Secondary Schools, and six years as an assistant principal. He started his career in education as a teacher and coach in La Junta, Colorado. He graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa before earning his Master’s Degree from the University of Colorado at Denver. In 2011 he earned his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado, at Colorado Springs. As a high school principal, his main objective is to create an environment where all students are given the opportunity to succeed. He enjoys coaching his son’s baseball teams, playing golf, and going out for Mexican food with his wife.
Asst. Principal Britton
Keith Britton
Keith Britton has been an Assistant Principal at FFCHS for 3 years. He believes that when students are engaged, provided real-world opportunities, and committed to growing as a learner there are no limits to what they can achieve. Prior to being an assistant principal, he was a physical education teacher in Fort Lupton, CO and in Colorado Springs, CO. Mr. Britton was born and raised in Colorado and grew up in Colorado Springs. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Northern Colorado and then continued to earn his Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education. He has been a coach of multiple sports and is married with three amazing kids. He enjoys sports, movies, and spending quality time with his family.
Asst. Principal Case
Meagan Case is in her 7th year as an administrator. This is her 5th year as an Assistant Principal at Fountain-Fort Carson High School. Prior to her time at FFCHS, Mrs. Case was an administrator at Cheyenne Mountain High School. This is Mrs. Case’s 18th year in education. Mrs. Case was a PE teacher in Colorado Springs before becoming an administrator. She graduated from Colorado State University– Pueblo with her Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science and Health Promotion where she played collegiate volleyball. Her Master of Arts is in Educational Leadership from University of New England. She is currently working on her PHD in Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. Mrs. Case was born and raised in Colorado Springs. She enjoys spending time and attending sporting events with her husband and 3 kids, playing golf and volleyball, and bowling.
Asst. Principal Leaming
Ryan Leaming
Ryan Leaming is one of the Assistant Principals at FFCHS. This is Mr. Leamings' fifth year as an assistant principal. Prior to being an assistant principal, he was the Dean of Students for 2 years and taught at FFCHS for 17 years in the social studies department. He has coached football and baseball at FFCHS. He has a fantastic family, a supportive wife, and 2 wonderful children. Time away from school is dedicated to his children’s athletics. His son plays hockey and his daughter plays volleyball.
Asst. Principal James
Sulema James
Sulema James is in her 13th year as an administrator. This is her 7th year as an Assistant Principal at FFCHS. Prior to that, she was an Assistant Principal at Pueblo East High School and a Principal at Corwin International Magnet School. Mrs. James began her teaching career at FFCHS teaching Spanish for 13 years before becoming an administrator.
Asst. Principal Smith
Keith Smith is a 1995 FFCHS alumnus. He graduated from Adams State College with a BS in Exercise Physiology and leisure studies. Mr. Smith has a Masters degree in Sped Education and Leadership from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
Mr. Smith has been in education for 20 years, this is his 19th year at FFCHS.
Dean of Students-Guiden
LouAnn Guiden graduated from Guy-Perkins High School in Arkansas in 2000. She graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a BS in Physical Education and Health where she played collegiate softball. Mrs. Guiden has a Master's degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University and is currently working on her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration through the University of Arizona Global Campus. Mrs. Guiden has been in Education for 18 years and this is her 9th year at FFCHS. She is married to an Army veteran and has four amazing kids who are actively involved in multiple sports.
Dean of Students-Kappelmann
Matt Kappelmann is in his 16th year of education, all of which have been at Fountain-Fort Carson High School. This is his first year in his role as Dean of Students at FFCHS. Prior to being Dean, he was a Social Studies teacher for 15 years and served as the Social Studies Department Chair. He graduated from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a B.A. in History/Secondary Education. He has a Masters Degree from the University of Northern Colorado with an emphasis in Sports Administration. Mr. Kappelmann is a lifelong resident of the Fountain Valley region and enjoys being able to give back to the community in which he grew up. He is married with two children and enjoys watching them grow, learn, and be involved in various sports and activities.