The Team Bios
Staff at Coal Creek Learning center
Michelle Eckrode, Special education Teacher, 1.0
Hello! Some of you already know me as prior to my transition as the was the Special Education Resource Teacher, I was the RISE Intensive Learning Center Autism teacher from 2019-2023 at Coal Creek.
This is my 20th year teaching! I have been an elementary classroom teacher, MTSS intervention teacher, but mostly special education in Autism programs and resource I love teaching special education and it is so rewarding being able to support the students in becoming successful.
We moved from Oregon just 5 years ago. My husband and I have been together for 16 years and our boys attend Coal Creek in 2nd and 5th grade. In our spare time we love going to the swimming pool, traveling, running and spending time with our dog Lily.
Tracy mattie, Special education Teacher, 0.5 CCE
Email: Tracy.mattie@BVSD.org Phone Number: 720-561-4543
Email: Tracy.mattie@BVSD.org Phone Number: 720-561-4543
I love teaching because I love kids and I love helping them learn. I have been teaching at BVSD since 2015 and I have been teaching since 2009. I look forward to my new journey of joining Coal Creek for the 2023-24 school year! I have an extensive literacy background which includes a Reading Specialist Master’s Degree. I am also certified in the Wilson Reading System. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 26 years and we have two awesome kids! We have one cat who is too spoiled! :) My husband and I enjoy traveling and spending time together. As a child I lived in Germany for about 7 years and German was actually my first language. I look forward to supporting your child and having a wonderful year!
Natalie Zisman, Speech Language Pathologist SLP
Email: natalie.zisman@bvsd.org Phone Number: 720-561-4521
Email: natalie.zisman@bvsd.org Phone Number: 720-561-4521
2019-2020 was Natalie's first year at Coal Creek Elementary School. As a speech-language pathologist, she has worked with students ages birth-18 in the school setting. She is amazing with them!
Becca Stenzel, MA, Occupational Therapist OTR/L
Email: Becca.stenzel@bvsd.org Phone Number: 720-561-5698
Email: Becca.stenzel@bvsd.org Phone Number: 720-561-5698
Becca holds a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota and undergraduate degrees in Therapeutic Recreation and Outdoor Education from St. Cloud State University. She has been an Occupational Therapist in BVSD since 2014. She has experience working with people with a wide range of abilities in multiple settings including schools, hospitals, in-home care, camps, and provide hippotherapy in addition to working at BVSD. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, cooking, home remodeling projects, hiking, and enjoying all that Colorado has to offer. She has been working with students at Coal Creek since 2019.
A new psychologist will be joining us 2023-2024 school year. Bio coming soon.