Boulder

Boulder serves students of multiple ages and grade-levels. The team takes advantage of the community lifestyle and can often be found walking to a local duck pond or checking out local climbing gyms. Boulder's campus embraces collaborative care as a treatment model and students benefit from OT, SLP, ABA, and mental health services.

Hometown: Walsenburg, CO

What do you love about TJS?

: I love having the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of specialists and problem solve with other professionals.

Favorite TJS Philosophy: Leave your ego at the door.

Favorite Things To Do Outside of TJS:

I enjoy spending time with my husband and my daughter and can be found reading a book at local coffee shops.

Program Director - Boulder

Jennifer Nackerud

With TJS Since: March 2025

Educational/Professional Background:

Bachelor's Degree in History Hannibal-LaGrange University
Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management Regis University
Master’s Degree in Special Education University of Northern Colorado

Boulder Leadership Team

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Parent Testimonials

The Joshua School has been an incredible support for our family. My son is so happy at the school, and this happiness has transferred over to his home life. He is learning so much more than I ever knew he could. He is supported and accommodated in the best way for him. The staff is kind, patient, professional and collaborative. We are incredibly grateful for TJS and couldn't ask for a better school for him.

Boulder Program Parent