Welcome to 2nd Grade! This is my 22nd year teaching in Cherry Creek School District. Prior to coming here, I taught 3rd, 4th and 5th grade as well as worked as a reading specialist and a differentiation coach in the Cherry Creek School District. I am very excited to be teaching 2nd grade!!
Before becoming a teacher, I spent 10 years as a journalist. I started out as a reporter at a daily newspaper in the mountains and then took a job working as a Senior Editor at SKI Magazine in Boulder. Yes….I love to ski and spend a lot of time in the mountains. I love to travel and have spent quite a bit of time in Costa Rica, where I was lucky enough to spend a semester teaching 3rd grade at an international school. I have a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Denver and a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Smith College.
At home, I have three daughters—two that have graduated college, and at CU Boulder —so you can imagine that my family life is pretty busy. I also have an adorable sheep-a-doodle named Gilda and a hilarious puppy Goldendoodle named Trudy! You will hear a lot about them this year!
We are going to have an excellent school year with lots of fun activities planned. Second grade will be a year for you to develop more independence, build upon your current knowledge and understanding, and strengthen your thinking skills. I can't wait to be your teacher this year!