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Military Families

Falcon Elementary School of Technology is dedicated to helping military parents, whether they are active duty or in the National Guard and Reserves, feel confident that their student is gaining the educational skills necessary to be college, workforce, and life ready. We also support the social and emotional well-being of military students as they adjust to new schools and cope with a parent's deployment.

Falcon Elementary School of Technology is a smaller school with a big heart. Our staff are caring, knowledgeable and work hard to determine the needs of every child and to support their academic growth. We are concerned with building relationships and being more proactive rather than reactive, while helping students take responsibility for their actions and learning while growing from these opportunities. We recognize excellence in students’ behavior by catching students following the SOAR guidelines: Staying Safe, Always being On-Task, Accepting Responsibility, and being Respectful.

On Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, the District 49 Board of Education publicly showed it's support for military-connected students and families by unanimously passing a Purple Star resolution. 

Role of the School Military Liaison 

The School Military Liaison (SML) is a dedicated D49 employee who supports military-connected families—including those with active duty, reserve, and veteran status—as they transition into our district and schools. The SML assists families throughout the enrollment process, helps students adjust to their new school environment, and connects them with local resources as needed. They also provide support with academic planning, including class scheduling and ensuring students meet graduation requirements. The SML works in close partnership with the District Military Student & Family Liaison and military liaisons from surrounding bases to ensure a seamless and supportive experience for every military-connected student.

School Contact Information

Principal 
Craig Stevens 
craig.stevens@d49.org

Dean​​​​​​
Melissa Ardolf
melissa.ardolf@d49.org

School Social Worker / Military Liaison 
Lindsay Cohen
lindsay.cohen@d49.org
719-495-5296

Family Liaison 
Jordan Moore 
jordan.moore@d49.org

Counseling
Please contact any of the school base liaisons (see above) or email d49military@d49.org to have assistance in obtaining a Military Family Life Counselor.

Main Phone Number
719-495-5272

Staff Directory

Falcon Elementary's 5th Grade Leadership Club welcomes new students and families to the school. The club students help provide tours to new families, they do 'one on one' help with other students in classrooms, and they work with our after school events.