Our team.
Nathan Gorsch, Executive Director
Nathan has spent the last couple of decades in education in Colorado Springs. He has been a teacher, coach, middle school assistant principal, high school assistant principal, and high school principal before becoming Executive Director for CSST. Most recently, Nathan started Village High School and grew the school from 25 students to over 530 students with a substantial waitlist. His work, particularly around school culture and student agency, has been highlighted by Educational Leadership Magazine, the Clayton Christensen Institute at Harvard, and research from Stanford University, Ohio University and University of Missouri-St. Louis. He is a nationally recognized leader, speaker and consultant and has worked with schools and districts all over the country and Canada. Nathan shared, “I am excited about the vision for CSST and the opportunity to provide responsive and innovative programming to students with a focus on higher education and industry connections.” Nathan can be reached at nathan.gorsch@d11.org
Dan Olson, Dean of Students
Dan was most recently the principal of Air Academy High School and we are fortunate to have him join our team. Dan has had a long career in education as a middle school and high school teacher, head football coach, dean of students, assistant principal and principal in Idaho, Montana, and Colorado. Dan has received numerous accolades including Coach of the Year multiple times and Academy School District 20 Administrator of the Year in 2021. Dan shared, “I am so excited to join CSST and to work with Nathan again. The opportunity to build a school from scratch and reinvent education to meet the needs of students and the community is something I have dreamed about for years. I can’t wait to get started!”
Milithza McNeil, Counselor
Milithza has been a middle school and elementary counselor and a Family and Consumer Science teacher in District 11 and District 49 prior to joining the team at CSST. She is fluent in Spanish, has her principal license and recently completed COMPTIA certification. Milithza shared “I am thrilled to join the Colorado Springs School of Technology as the new school counselor! Being part of a pioneering institution that collaborates with esteemed organizations like the US Air Force Academy and the National Cybersecurity Center is an incredible opportunity. In addition, I'm honored to work with students that are driven and goal oriented; to build positive relationships and help them in all ways to prepare them for future success. I look forward to cultivating a culture of growth, exploration, and achievement, ensuring our students are well-prepared for the ever-evolving landscape of technology."
Matt Stewart, Social Studies and Leadership Pathway
Matt is coming to us from Village High School (where he was named district teacher of the year in 2024) and also has experience at Eagleview Middle School and Creekside Middle School. He is involved in the community including serving as on the Mayors Civic Leadership Fellowship, the City Council District Process Advisory committee, the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Program Committee and has also testified in front of the Colorado House and Senate Judiciary subcommittees. As he joins our team, Matt shared: “Stepping into something new takes courage, and I couldn’t be more excited to take that journey alongside our very first students at the Colorado Springs School of Technology. Together, we’re building a program that connects learning to the real world—where students don’t just study industries, but step into them. By partnering with professionals, we’re creating opportunities for students to see their future in action. It’s an honor to be part of a team that’s reimagining what education can be, and I can’t wait to get started!”
To Be Hired
We are looking for outstanding folks to add to our team. Please check out tinyurl.com/workatcsst for current openings