About Me!

Welcome to 4th Grade!  It's going to be an amazing year filled with lots of learning, laughter, and fun.  I am so excited to be your student’s fourth grade teacher this year!  I am Mrs. Steppuhn and this is my 15th year at Flagstone and 21st year teaching.  I have taught third grade through sixth grade.  Teaching is my passion and I am looking forward to sharing this passion with your students.  I have a Master’s Degree in Reading and I always strive to make sure every one of my students enjoys reading!  I love to read and Read Aloud is one of my favorite parts of the day.  I enjoy recommending books to students based on their interests.  I also love to write and solve math problems in different ways.  It is so fun to see all of the great writing pieces that come out of fourth grade!

I love the outdoors, running, hiking, skiing, and spending time with my family.  I have a 15-year old, a 13-year-old, a 10-year-old, 3 labs, 2 cats, frogs, bearded dragons, Cayman crocodiles, chameleons, iguanas, geckos, salamanders, a ton of turtles, and many more!  I live in Elizabeth with my family.  This summer, I spent quality time with my family, ran Camp Invention, spent time outdoors, and hung out with the rest of my family in the Carolinas!  We had a lot of fun swimming, visiting, and playing!  Originally from Pennsylvania, I have been proud to call this beautiful state of Colorado my home since 1995!  I hope that everyone had a great summer as well and that you are ready to come back to school.  Please email me at: rasteppuhn@dcsdk12.org if you need to get in touch with me!  Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram: mrs.steppuhn

I am so excited for this year and hope to build positive relationships with students and families by making connections, using humor, and having a caring classroom.  I believe that all students are unique individuals and I always enjoy getting to know each one.  When supported, all students can and will learn! 

Some of my favorites: 

Colors: Teal and purple

Animals: Frogs, turtles, and owls

Flower: Orchids

Drink: London Fog or an Iced White Mocha with Mint (I also LOVE tea!)

Candy: Dark chocolate with sea salt

Snack: Popcorn

Restaurant: Sushi Den or Cafe Rio

Places to Shop: Amazon and Target

Activities: Running, hiking, biking, skiing, lifting, reading, and playing games