Hello!

    My name is Brooke Basner, and I am beyond fortunate to be a part of the wildcat family as a fourth grade teacher!

    I most recently finished my tenth year of teaching. Before Wilder, I was a third grade teacher for three years at Flagstone Elementary in Castle Rock, Colorado. I received my Master of Arts in Kindergarten through Sixth Grade Education at the University of Northern Colorado, and I graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies, with a focus on early childhood. Go Rams! There, I established my love for children and teaching. I have had experience with early childhood, second grade, third grade, and fourth grade.

    Throughout my life, I have never imagined myself within a profession that doesn't involve education. My favorite aspect of teaching is watching students develop and express themselves individually. I strive to demonstrate the qualities necessary to motivate, build meaningful relationships with my students, and create a classroom atmosphere that provides security, management, routines, and trust for my students, as well as an acceptance of all individuals.

    My role in preparing students for their future is to establish a positive learning environment. Hands-on, collaborative learning allows students the opportunity to illustrate individual thinking that can be connected to peer thinking. I live for my students' motivation and enthusiasm toward learning. I believe that, once students trust that they are in a safe, nurturing, and trustworthy classroom, they will discover the importance of their knowledge and education toward establishing a successful future. Also, in order to prepare students for their future, I will find new approaches to meet individual needs. Students who enjoy their application of knowledge will find ways to expand it within various contexts.

    I am very excited to be a part of Littleton Public Schools, as I am an alumni of Wilder Elementary, Goddard Middle School, and Heritage High School.

    I am a Colorado girl, born and raised in Littleton. In my free time, I enjoy the outdoors, activities on the water, the beach, traveling, dancing, and cheering on the Avalanche, Broncos, Packers, and the Yankees. I also have an obsession with my niece, Charlie, and sharks! I most recently was proposed to by my fiancé, Sean, and I said, "YES!" He is the absolute best!

    I look forward to a wonderful year!

Love,

Ms. Basner