Welcome to Kindergarten!
Hello and welcome to Kindergarten at Ascent Classical Academy!
This website will be a great way for you to stay connected with what is happening in the classroom and find resources that will benefit your child's education throughout the school year!
Mrs. Ranz | AM Kindergarten
ABOUT ME
Hi! My name is Dawn Ranz and I am thrilled to be your child's AM kindergarten teacher this year. I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and a master's degree in Reading. I am so excited for another great school year and feel so blessed to be a part of such a virtuous, high-quality school.
EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY
I believe that education truly needs to be a partnership with parents. To fully develop a virtuous and well-rounded child, there needs to be transparent communication and a trusting partnership where we all work to educate the mind and soul.
Mrs. Haub | PM Kindergarten
ABOUT ME
My name is Larissa Haub and I am delighted to be teaching third grade again this year! I read avidly, play keyboard on our worship team at church, love to get outside and hike, and enjoy board games and card games, and am hooked on pickleball. I graduated from Montana State University with a degree in K-8 Education and have had the opportunity to teach kindergarten, third, fifth, and sixth grade. This is my fourth year teaching at Ascent, and I am thrilled to be working with your students in pursuit of the true, the good, and the beautiful!
EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY
I believe that education is incomplete without encouraging students to grow in virtue and character alongside the academic content. I firmly believe that you are your child's most important teacher, and that it is my role to partner with you in his or her education.
Mrs. Gustafson | Kindergarten TA
ABOUT ME
Hello! My name is Mrs. Gustafson and I am so thrilled to be working as the Kindergarten Teaching Assistant this year. I look forward to getting to know your child and helping them build a strong foundation for their educational journey. I have worked with children in various capacities throughout my life and most recently as a homeschool mom and a homeschool co-op administrator and teacher. I love working with kids and witnessing the wonder and joy as they learn something new and discover life's amazing possibilities. I am honored to be working alongside two remarkable teachers and I can't wait to see all the incredible things this year has in store for all of us.