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Philosophy of Education
Our classroom strives to provide a structured, loving, and fun educational environment. Your student will learn to love school and learning and want to be an awesome and kind human.
My personal philosophy about the role of an educator is to be a positive role model, explain and model expectations, explain logical consequences to our actions (whether positive or negative), give positive, constructive feedback to all students, and provide a consistent and structured routine, safe environment, and rich, high-quality instruction. Students come from diverse backgrounds: social, economic, rural, urban, and various home lives, and it is my responsibility to ensure each student feels safe in the learning environment. I will design differentiated types of instruction to meet the needs of each student. I will recognize each student's learning styles and abilities and provide enrichment or intervention by having small groups, 1:1 intervention, peer tutors, or specialized instruction for diverse learners. I will keep my students safe by teaching and practicing safety regulations and by being proactive with behavior concerns. Every student can learn, and every student learns differently!
Meet Mrs.Elizabeth
My name is Elizabeth Toler, and I enjoy being called Ms.Elizabeth. The 2025-2026 school year will be my 19th year at Arapahoe Charter School. I worked as a teaching assistant for 10 years in kindergarten, 1 year in 3rd grade, and 1 year as a library assistant. I was also a bus driver. I am now beginning my 7th year as the lead teacher in kindergarten! I LOVE being a teacher, and kindergarten is the most fun! I love to have fun and enjoy living in a structured environment. I have a lot of energy and a lot of wackiness in my soul. I love to dance, sing, and read. Our students become a family each year, and my heart grows every day, watching my students grow academically, socially, and personally!
I love reading, growing plants, going to the beach, singing Disney karaoke, and collecting shells. My favorite subject to teach is language arts, especially phonics instruction. My favorite color is pink; I enjoy all things rainbow and GLITTER! I would eat cheese pizza seven days a week if I could. I have two beautiful granddaughters who call me Lolli 🍭
I will be representing the house of REVEUR 🐺
Meet Mrs.Wendy
Hey, my name is Wendy Cayton. The kiddos call me Mrs.Wendy. I'm married with two beautiful children. My son is a Senior at ACS, and my daughter is a sophomore at ACS. My hobbies include going to the beach, gardening, and getting my nails done. Spending time with my family and friends is my FAVORITE. I also love cheetah print!
I've been a part of the wonderful Bobcat family for 13 incredible years! I began my journey as a teacher assistant split between fifth and sixth grade. The next four years, I co-taught in second grade and then in third grade for one year. Then I had the amazing opportunity to teach small groups (K-5) in Title I Reading, where I learned a tremendous amount about the foundations of reading, decoding, and phonics. This is where I found a passion for teaching our youth to read. The next year, I spent time in our exceptional children's classroom, where I learned a lot of new information, and my time there paired nicely with my patient and loving personality. I worked as a Reading Specialist the following year and learned even more. Education is a continuous journey of learning! The next year, I had the privilege of being one-on-one with a special tiny human in kindergarten. The next year, I became a teacher's assistant in kindergarten. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in kindergarten with the littles. The energy is electrifying. They keep me laughing and on my toes!
This will be my third year working in kindergarten. Kindergarten is my wheelhouse for sure! I am looking forward to another exciting year! I am most excited for the new implementation of the Ron Clark Academy house system!
Team Altruismo 🐍 Four houses, One team!
2025-2026 School Calendar
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