SPECIAL EDITION: From Classroom to Crown – DPS Snapshots with Natalie B Featuring Miss Denver, Katya Lopez

The Denver Public Schools Podcast

The Denver Public Schools Podcast
SPECIAL EDITION: From Classroom to Crown – DPS Snapshots with Natalie B Featuring Miss Denver, Katya Lopez
Jun 09, 2025
Denver Public Schools

This week on a very special edition of DPS Snapshots, we’re sitting down with Katia Lopez—special education teacher by day, Miss Denver by night! 

Katia shares her incredible journey from a shy little girl in Texas to a fierce advocate for educational equity and the arts. Find out how a childhood love of theater, a big role in The Wizard of Oz, and a coffee chat with Miss Texas led her to the classroom—and the Miss America stage.

You won’t want to miss this inspiring story of purpose, passion, and impact.

Episode Artwork SPECIAL EDITION: From Classroom to Crown – DPS Snapshots with Natalie B Featuring Miss Denver, Katya Lopez 27:01 Episode Artwork EDUCA DPS Podcast: Substance Use Prevention 25:03 Episode Artwork FINAL DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for May 30 5:00 Episode Artwork Black Voices in Color Podcast - Entrepreneurship 45:26 Episode Artwork DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for May 23 3:29 Episode Artwork DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for May 16 3:51 Episode Artwork DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for May 2 2:56 Episode Artwork Black Voices in Color Podcast: College Resources 55:43 Episode Artwork DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for April 25 2:46 Episode Artwork EDUCA DPS Podcast: Celebrating the Seal of Biliteracy 7:26 Episode Artwork DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for April 18 3:07 Episode Artwork DPS Black Voices in Color Podcast: Black Art Rooted in Culture Amplified by Music 40:44 Episode Artwork DPS Snapshots Show with Special Guest Emma Calkins - District Updates for April 11 3:44 Episode Artwork EDUCA DPS Podcast: Raising Media-Smart Kids 38:14 Episode Artwork DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie Brigham - District Updates for April 4 4:21 Episode Artwork EDUCA in English - The BESS Survey 13:28 Episode Artwork (SPRING-BREAK ANNOUNCEMENT) DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie Brigham - District Updates for March 21 3:13 Episode Artwork DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for March 14 4:08 Episode Artwork DPS Snapshots Show with Guest Host Emma C. - District Updates for March 7 4:05 Episode Artwork EDUCA in English - Know Your Immigration Rights 19:55 Episode Artwork DPS Snapshots Show with Special Guest, Emma Calkins - District Updates for Feb. 28 4:24 Episode Artwork EDUCA Podcast in English - Bullying Prevention 35:26 Episode Artwork Black Voices in Color Podcast: Mental Health 39:23 Episode Artwork DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie Brigham - District Updates for Feb. 21 2:50 Episode Artwork EDUCA in English - SchoolChoice with Mario Quezada 22:01