ASIAN PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Cassondra Leutz is an experienced educator and curriculum developer, currently serving as the Family Literacy Coordinator at the Asian Pacific Development Center since March 2021. In this role, Cassondra developed a successful Early Childhood Family Literacy Program that doubled enrollment and implemented innovative family engagement initiatives. Previous experiences include teaching English as a Second Language to adults, creating differentiated curriculum at Leutz of Love, and holding various teaching positions in elementary education, where significant student growth was achieved. Leadership roles in educational technology and curriculum development further highlight Cassondra's commitment to enhancing learning experiences. Cassondra holds a B.A. from the University of Southern California and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University.
ASIAN PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Mission: The Asian Pacific Development Center is a community-based, nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) organization founded in 1980 to serve the needs of a growing population of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AA/PI) residents throughout Colorado. APDC operates a licensed Community Mental Health Clinic designated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, innovative Health Promotion and Youth Programs , and a multicultural Interpreters Bank . A trained professional staff provides Culturally Competent services that include: assessment and evaluation, individual and group counseling; case management services; victim assistance services; mentorship, after school, and youth leadership programs; health promotion; interpretation/translation services; as well as cultural competency training and consultation. Services provided are linguistically and culturally appropriate.