About Me

Hi! I am Tisha Bartu and I am excited to have the opportunity to teach your first-grade students! I graduated with my Elementary Education degree from Colorado Christian University. I have worked at Klondike Elementary for the last six years in a variety of roles, including as Reading Interventionist. I am passionate about teaching children and helping them to grow as they learn new things! It is very important to me to create a welcoming and friendly environment that enables students to develop a love of learning! My teaching style is a very hands-on approach! I will work hard to differentiate our instruction to ensure that each student is able to learn to the best of their abilities! Wong & Wong (2018) explains that,  to become an effective teacher requires passion and striving to influence their students lives. They recognize that "mastery learning involves a lifelong commitment to honing the art and craft of teaching with the expectation that you will achieve impact." 

Wong, H. & Wong, R. (2018) The First Days of School, how to be an effective teacher. Harry K. Wong Publishing. 


This is my husband Jim and I. We have been married for 29 years, we enjoy going on walks, reading, gardening, and spending time with our family!  We have two grown boys and a lovely new daughter-in-love!

This is a picture from August 2022. Our youngest son was married last year. It was a lovely time with our family and we are so grateful! 

One of my favorite quotes when working with students is, "Nourish Curiosity in order to flourish"