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Staff :: Teachers :: Kindergarten
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Mrs. Esch
connie.esch@bvsd.org
Educational Background:
BA History – CU Boulder
MS Rehabilitation – UNC Greeley
Teaching Credentials – CU Denver
Teaching Experience:
This is my 10th year at Lafayette Elementary School. I have taught literacy for all grades for 4 years. This is my 6th year in Kindergarten.
Hobbies & personal interest:
I enjoy wintersports, especially telemarking, and reading and knitting . I love this community!
What do you enjoy most about teaching?
I love getting to know the families and watching kids learn and grow. I feel priviliged to be a part of the process. |
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Ms. Leetz
amy.leetz@bvsd.org
Educational Background:
Currently Pursuing MA: Social/Multicultural Foundations of Education - University of Colorado/BoulderElementary Teaching Credentials and Certification – University of Colorado/Boulder
BA Comparative Religious Studies/Liberal Arts - Indiana University
Teaching Experience:
Adente Academy - Ghana, West Africa/Upper Elementary
Lafayette Elementary - Classroom Teacher/Kindergarten (2006 - present), Classroom Teacher/2nd Grade (1 year), Student Teacher/1st Grade
Hobbies & personal interests:
I enjoy traveling and experiencing different cultures and diversity. I love inspiring books and conversing with people who are passion driven. I enjoy writing, dancing, yoga, biking, hiking, hanging with my dog, backpacking, kayaking and anything outside. I love to laugh and connect and relate with people of all ages and all backgrounds (especially children!). I’m thrilled to be back at Lafayette Elementary. I appreciate the culture, families, staff and diversity that we are blessed with. I’m really looking forward to teaching kindergarten and working with this age group. |
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Mrs. Waddell
mary.waddell@bvsd.org
Educational Background:
BS - University of Wisconsin
MA Curriculum and Instruction – CU Boulder
Teaching Experience:
I’ve taught preschool, before and after kindergarten care and I’ve been a Para Educator. This is my fourth year teaching kindergarten at Lafayette Elementary.
Hobbies & personal interests:
I love to participate in any outdoor activity. I also always have a knitting and beading project in the works. I am thrilled to be back with the students, families and staff that I love!
What do you enjoy most about teaching?
The kids! I also like helping kindergartner students and families experience a smooth transition into school life. |
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:: K-Care Specialist ::
Mrs. Paananen
colleen.paananen@bvsd.org
Educational Background:
Director, Qualified by State of Colorado
Life Long Learner
Preschool/School Age Care - Children’s World for 5 years
2 Spanish classes - working to improve my communications with Spanish speaking students and families.
District/CU Class - Designs for Living & Learning
Early Childhood Fall Conf. - "How Boys and Girls Learn Differently"
Teaching Experience:
I was a Para Educator for 1st grade, SPED, and kindergarten at Lafayette Elementary for 2 years. I am in my 15th year at Lafayette Elementary as the K-Care Specialist.
Hobbies & personal interests:
I enjoy painting, quilting, reading and star gazing.
What do you enjoy most about teaching?
The children and families of course. | |
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