Hopkins Mission

 At Hopkins, we are an inclusive and supportive community committed to ensuring every

individual demonstrates

Flexibility, Respect, Ownership of actions, Gratitude, and Safety. 

Hopkins Vision

Together, as FROGS, we strive to cultivate authentic connections, empower each other to achieve our highest potential, and benefit our greater community.

Hopkins Motto

It takes a FROG army!

Greetings Frog Families!

It is my pleasure and honor to introduce myself as the new principal of Mark Hopkins Elementary School. 

Over 20 years ago, I began my educational career as a second grade teacher in Greeley. Following my time in northern Colorado, I moved to the Denver metro area and taught grades 1st through 4th and was a literacy coach in Aurora Public Schools. During this time, I obtained my MA in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Denver. In 2013, I joined Littleton Public Schools and have held various leadership roles including teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal, a member of the LPS Innovation, Equity, and Learning Team focusing primarily on elementary literacy and a kindergarten teacher in our temporary online program (TOPS). Last year I served as the principal of Mark Twain Elementary.

As the Hopkins principal, I am dedicated to ensuring that our students continue to feel part of a community, have access to engaging and rigorous learning, and have their unique needs and talents fostered through meaningful relationships.

Like you, I am a parent. My husband and I have been married for seventeen years and have two boys. Our oldest son, Owen, will be a sophmore at Littleton High School and Henry, our youngest, will be a 8th grader at Newton Middle School. I spend a lot of my free time watching them in various sporting events, shooting hoops and driving carpools… enjoying every moment!

I view education as a lifelong process, and I will continue to learn about the special community here at Hopkins. Perhaps most importantly, I bring a belief that the students are at the center of all school-related decisions. I am excited to bring my experience, openness to learn, and child-centered approach to support ALL of our students. 

Go Frogs!

Heidi L. Wagner

Heidi Wagner

hwagner[at]lps.k12.co[dot]us

Dear Hopkins Community,

It is my honor and privilege to join Mark Hopkins Elementary as your Assistant Principal. I am excited to get to know our kids and families and look forward to how I can support our Principal, Mrs. Wagner, in making this an amazing school year. I can already tell that Hopkins is a special place! 

For over twenty years, I have served in public education. I loved my years as a classroom teacher as well as serving in a variety of leadership roles at the elementary level. These experiences have grown me into an educator who believes that a great school should be an environment that fosters curiosity, kindness and a love for learning. School should be a fun place where all students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. 

A fun fact about me is that I grew up here in Colorado. When I am not at school, you can find my family and I off in the mountains hiking, four-wheeling, and taking in all the beauty our state has to offer. 

As the Assistant Principal, I am committed to working diligently with Mrs. Wagner, our staff, and our families to help every student grow and reach their full potential. Working with kids is such a joy and a gift! I can hardly wait to meet each and every one of you in person. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time with questions or concerns. My email address is apowell[at]lps.k12.co[dot]us and you can reach me by calling the school at (303)347-4712. Wishing you and your family a wonderful school year!