Meet the Kindergarten Team 

We are so excited to begin another wonderful year of kindergarten and are looking forward to getting to know your children.  In Kindergarten at High Peaks, our focus is on building a strong classroom community and helping our young learners become explorers and problem-solvers in a space where they feel safe and secure.  Our classroom community includes you, as parents and guardians, and we hope to build a strong partnership with you, as we know that you are your children's biggest fans and strongest advocates.  

Lauren Harmon 

Hello High Peaks Kindergarten Families!  

My name is Lauren Harmon and being a kindergarten teacher is where my heart lies.  This is my sixth year teaching kindergarten here at High Peaks and prior to that I was the literacy specialist in the school.  

Getting to Kindergarten was a journey through the ages for me as I began my teaching career as a high school language arts teacher.  It wasn't until I began my Masters Degree program in Literacy and Curriculum Development in K-12 Education at CU Denver that I discovered my love of elementary education.  In pursuing my degree, I spent several years doing practicum work in elementary schools and it was a revelation - I'd finally found my teaching bliss!  Kindergarten is an age of incredible discoveries for children and I'm so excited to be a part of making them happen for young students.  

My husband and I moved to Colorado 23 years ago and have been in Boulder for 16 years. I have three children, Cooper (23 - just graduated from University of Oregon and is applying to medical schools), Caroline (21 - a senior at CSU), and Oliver (19 - a a freshman at Montana State University).  I also have a sweet chocolate lab named Ruby who loves to play and go for loooooong walks!   We love to spend time in the mountains hiking and skiing but we are also a big beach family, needing our ocean fix a few times a year.  

I look forward to working with all of you and building a wonderful, positive learning community together!

Valerie Hibl

Hello Kindergarten Families! My name is Valerie Hibl, and I am thrilled to welcome you all to Kindergarten at High Peaks!

This year will be my fifth year at High Peaks and my 16th year working with young children. Before becoming a teacher in BVSD, I worked as a Preschool teacher, curriculum coordinator, Assistant Director at a Primrose school, and a long-term substitute within BVSD. I grew up outside of Boulder and graduated from BVSD schools. Having the chance to come back to where it all began is a dream come true. 

When I am not spending time in the classroom, I am enjoying time with my daughters (Melody- 5 yrs., Lily-3yrs., and Ivy- 6 months), my husband, and our sweet dog, Guinness. We love playing cards with our family, camping, and spending time at the lake!

I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Colorado and currently hold a license in both Elementary and Culturally Linguistically Diverse Education. I am finishing up my last leg at Colorado Christian University, where I will be receiving a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction (K-12). 

I look forward to meeting all of you and working together to build an amazing community and partnership!