Meet Your Teacher

Howdy! My name is Melissa Ellerson and I am thrilled to be Cougar Run's newest Kindergarten teacher. I am an avid reader and a Science of Reading enthusiast. I am so excited to be a part of your child's reading journey. 

About Me

In November 2020, my family relocated to Highlands Ranch from Southern California. I am a graduate of California State University, Fullerton where I earned my Bachelors degree in Liberal Studies with an Emphasis in Elementary Education. When I arrived in CO, I was a substitute teacher all around Douglas County. I was in search of the best school to plant roots at. I knew on my second day of subbing at CRUN that this was where I needed to be. Eager to become a part of this incredible community I accepted a Kinder EA position for the 22-23 school year with the talented Mrs. Leeper. Thankfully, Kinder enrollment was up for the 23-24 school year and now I get to teach my favorite grade at my dream school. There is truly something special about the CRUN family. I am grateful that you and I both get to be a part of it.

My husband Sean and I have two children, Betty (13) and Emmett (10). Betty can often be found with her nose in a book about some obscure animal. Emmett is typically leaving a trail of ingredients behind from his science experiments. We also have a sweet kitty cat and a fairly naughty silver lab. 

  Moving to Colorado has provided our family with new opportunities to explore the great outdoors. We love camping, skiing, and all things water related. This summer we enjoyed an exhilarating white water rafting experience down the Arkansas River. I enjoy antiquing, musicals, and I have an itsy bitsy Toms shoe addiction. 

My goal in our family, as well as the classroom, is to foster the importance of community.  I am Emmett's Cub Scout den leader where I teach about honesty, kindness, and being helpful. Similarly, with my students, I encourage cooperative behaviors so that they may learn together in a safe and happy environment. 

I am excited to meet your family. It is going to be a fantastic year!