Ms. Kuroda

Hello! My name is Natalie Kuroda and I am so excited to be working at Dr. Justina Ford Elementary! This will be my first year at Ford, as well as my first year teaching! I can't think of a better place to begin this journey! This is such a great community and I feel so lucky to be a part of it! I am a Colorado native, born and raised here in Centennial. I am also an LPS alum, having attended Sandburg Elementary, Powell Middle, and graduated from Arapahoe High.

I graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Developmental Psychology. Throughout college, I have gotten the chance to explore and work many different roles throughout LPS including working in the SACC programs, working as a paraprofessional, and working as a substitute teacher. Being able to work alongside students to help them grow, build relationships, and achieve all they can is what it’s all about!

When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me baking, gardening, and enjoying all the wonderful things Colorado has to offer including hiking, skiing, paddle boarding, and fishing!  

I am very excited to meet you all! It is going to be a great year together!