I am so happy to be part of the Ryan family! This is my 10th year teaching and 6th year at Ryan.  My first year teaching, I taught literacy intervention for students K-6. I spent the next 7 years teaching 1st grade.

I am originally from the Bay Area, California. I received my bachelor's degree and teaching credential from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (the most beautiful, coastal town!) and have my Masters of Education in Literacy. I love teaching littles how to read and how to be good people in their big world. 

When I'm not in the classroom, I love being in the sunshine and near water. I enjoy cooking and trying new restaurants, camping, reading, coffee, and spending quality time with my family.

Ryan's community is like no other, and I am so excited to be part of it with you!

Welcome to Kindergarten!  My name is Shawn Tateyama.  My parents were Department of Defense Dependent Schools teachers so I grew up in lots of places overseas, mostly Italy, and didn't move to the United States until I came to CU Boulder for my undergraduate degree.  I have a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Colorado, Denver with an endorsement in Reading and Writing.  I have been a Jeffco teacher for 21 years and I have taught Kindergarten, 1st and 4th grades all of them here at Ryan Elementary. I am so excited to  be teaching Kindergarten this year and can't wait to get to know all the amazing little people that I am lucky enough to teach!