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Michelle Poisson

Hello!  My name is Michelle Poisson, and I’m thrilled to be starting my fourth year as a kindergarten teacher here at Vanderhoof.  I’ve been an early childhood educator in Jeffco for 26 years and absolutely love teaching young learners. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences with a minor in Early Childhood Education, as well as a Master’s Degree in Integrating the Arts in Education. Building strong relationships with students is at the heart of my teaching, and I find so much joy in watching them grow and learn!

I’m a proud Arvada native and a graduate of Arvada High School. Fun fact: my husband is the son of my high school history teacher, although we didn’t actually meet until college! He is a retired history teacher and currently coaches at Lakewood High School.

We have two amazing kids, Michael and Gabriella. Michael is beginning his first year as a teacher, while Gabriella attends Metropolitan State University. Our family also includes our sweet dog, Cameron, who loves going on walks and cuddling on the couch.

In my free time, I enjoy going on walks, cooking and baking, gardening, and shopping. I come from a big, close-knit family, and we love gathering for dinners and celebrations. My faith and family are the foundation of my life and my greatest sources of strength.

I’m so excited for the year ahead—thank you for sharing your wonderful children with me!

-----------------------------------------Season: Summer

Sports: Football and Basketball

Fast Food: Chipotle

Hobby: Cooking/Baking, gardening

Subject: Reading

Store: Amazon

Dessert: donuts

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Feel free to contact me at: 

mpoisson@jeffco.k12.co.us 

Hello!  My name is Michelle 

Ally Janssen

Hello! My name is Ally Janssen and I am so excited to be teaching Kindergarten at Vanderhoof this year! Kindergarten is such a fun and exciting time, and I can’t wait for all of the adventures we will share together. Here is a little info about me! 

I grew up in the Colorado Springs area and got my bachelor's degree at the University of Colorado, Boulder. I taught English in Spain for a year after graduation which was an incredible experience! I have been in Colorado teaching ever since, and earned my masters degree in Educational Psychology in 2021. 

My husband and I welcomed our first daughter, Sloane, to the world in July last year, and are having a blast navigating parenthood so far. We also have a big fur family of 2 dogs (Remy and Reina) and 2 cats (Loki and Atlas)! I love to travel, hike, snowboard, try new things, and spend time with my family. I am super lucky that my family is all close by! 

Favorites: 

Drink: Coffee! 

Food: Pasta 

Color: Purple

Animal: Elephant 

Dessert: Anything chocolate!