My name is Christine Kounkel and I am eager to meet each of you and look forward to a positive and productive school year! I will have the privilege of being your child’s science teacher. During the course of the school year we will create a climate of scientific discovery. This will be my 32nd year as an educator. I was fortunate to have grown up in Australia and returned to the United States to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Education at Michigan State University. While commencing my teaching career in Arizona I earned a Master’s Degree from Northern Arizona University. Outside of teaching I enjoy spending time with my husband, five amazing grown children and three sweet labradors. My children all graduated from Douglas County Schools and have pursued and earned college degrees in Colorado. We are a CU Boulder family. Some of my favorite pastimes include traveling, attending concerts, fly fishing and hiking. I am looking forward to a wonderful year of learning!