About Mrs. Heltemes

I am honored to be your child’s Kindergarten teacher! Kindergarten is such an exciting year with lots of growth, new experiences, and triumphs. Supporting and nurturing the youngest learners is truly my passion and I feel so fortunate to be able to watch my students grow and learn about the world around them.

I am a Colorado native and an alumni of Douglas County School District. I am also the third generation of teachers in my family - my mother, brother, aunt, uncle and grandfather are also teachers! This will be my third year at Mammoth Heights and fifth year teaching Kindergarten. I have a bachelor’s degree in Child Development with a minor in Elementary Education, as well as a Master's in Literacy with an endorsement as a Reading Specialist. Early language and literacy is my passion and I can’t wait to share my joy of reading with your child! My husband and I have been married since 2018 and we live in south Aurora with our dog, Dakota. I love staying active and enjoy yoga, traveling, and hiking with our dog.

A picture from my own days in Kindergarten.

Mr. Heltemes and I got married in Boulder, CO.

Our dog, Dakota!