Welcome to
Sycamore Ridge School
Welcome to Leap Ahead!This is my 8th year in education. I have experience teaching learning lab K-6th, special education (inclusion) preschool, and transitional kindergarten. I have loved getting the opportunity to learn alongside our youngest students here in DMUSD and can't wait to welcome you into our classroom family!I attended Arizona State University and received my Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education. I went on to complete my Master's in Education with an emphasis in Inclusion, Special Education, and Universal Design from University of San Diego.Teacher Contact Information:- ktavarez@dmusd.org
- (858) 775 -1060
Educational Philosophy
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What to Expect in Leap Ahead
“In learning you will teach, and in teaching, you will learn” - Disney’s Tarzan
This is going to be a magical year filled with many new experiences, expectations, and growth. Our team embraces the concept of developing the whole child. The experiences and knowledge which young children bring to school, combined with their natural curiosity and sense of wonder, are the foundation for learning in the Leap Ahead program. Our goal is to provide your child with a well-balanced program that will begin to lay foundations for a lifetime of learning through any means necessary. Our program aims to support all students in a warm and welcoming classroom setting.
Life Outside of the Stallion's Stable
My husband and I met in high school. We welcomed our first son in May of 2023 and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of his little sister in Novemeber of 2025. We couldn't be luckier to be raising our babies in our hometown alongside our incredible friends and family.