Gifted & Talented

I am Jackie Drake, the Gifted Education Facilitator at Mammoth Heights Elementary. I oversee the gifted testing process, the identification process, and the programming for our students. Though I am new to Mammoth Heights this year, I have been in the district for 22 years and teaching for 26 years. Previously, I have taught 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 5th grade, as well as being the Gifted Education Facilitator for several years. I am originally from Ohio, but have called Colorado my home for over 30 years. I graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, where I received my Bachelor’s Degree with an endorsement in science. After beginning my teaching career, I completed my Master’s Degree in literacy from the University of Colorado at Denver. I love to spend time with friends and family, and I enjoy playing volleyball, practicing yoga, and working on a ranch in Wyoming.