About Me

I am very excited to be teaching fourth grade at Cherokee Trail again this year! Education has always been a passion for me, starting at a very young age. I decided to pursue my dream first, by earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University in 2005. That gave me a great foundation and understanding of children of all ages. Shortly after graduation, I extended my education through the University of Phoenix and obtained my Master’s in Elementary Education in the summer of 2008. I then spent the first five years of my career teaching fourth grade in the Elizabeth School District. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, but was ready to move on to bigger and better. I am thrilled to have also recently received a second Master’s in Administration, as well as my Principal License from Argosy University in Denver. This program partnered directly with Douglas County School District, which enabled me to gain incredible insight.

During my spare time, I enjoy being around family and friends. My husband, Chad, and I have been married for 14 years and are blessed to have an ALMOST two-year old baby girl, Remington Grace! We also have two fur babies, Harper and Hudson. I enjoy filling my spare time with exercising, reading, traveling whenever possible, attending concerts, and enjoying the beautiful scenery this state has to offer!

I look forward to getting to know each of my students on a personal level, as well as leading them to expand their confidence and potential. I savor opportunities to be interactive with my students and enjoy the challenge of keeping them each engaged, while also making learning a positive experience.

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, the Douglas County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The School District's Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator to address complaints alleging sexual harassment under Title IX is Aaron Henderson, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, [email protected], 303-387-0127.

Outside Agencies

Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex, gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202.

NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

Special Education records which have been collected by Douglas County School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of five (5) years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, or completes his/her educational program at age 21, or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Douglas County School District's intent to destroy the special education records of students who exited special education services as of June 30, 2016. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records by requesting the records at this link ( Douglas County School District Transcripts and Records Requests ).