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As the Elementary Specials & STEAM teachers, these ladies have a unique position to see students learn outside of their core classes and tap into other skills they might have. For some of them, they get to see students shine where they may not elsewhere, because they are artistic, or athletic, or passionate about coding, but not necessarily the best traditional learner. These ladies are blessed to get to see every student in Elementary School, and work tirelessly to connect with each one of them.
Tina Hainer (Character Ed Teacher) is described as compassionate, thoughtful and helpful. Mrs. Hainer loves her job, because every activity and every day is completely different, depending on the class, the grade or the day. It is never boring. When she's not at work, she enjoys baking, home projects and reading.
Reagan Stohler (Elementary Music Teacher) is a soprano section leader at the Cathedral Basilica in Downtown Denver. She also enjoys spending time with her dog and her fiancé. Miss Stohler lives for the moments when a group of kids, no matter what age, can come together and make music. There is no better sound in the world than kids using their voices to sing their very best. She is talented, encouraging and considerate.
Amber Orness (Elementary Technology Teacher) loves having the opportunity and ability to positively influence her student's lives in some capacity. As a specials' teacher it's also fun to see the students grow over the 6 years they have them (K-5). Ms. Orness is optimistic, kindhearted and patient. She enjoys spending her free time paddleboarding, hanging out with her daughter and her puppy dog.
Kaycee Kunz (Elementary PE Teacher) likes being a specials' teacher because she gets to see their personalities grow each year as they become older. She is calm, funny and generous. Mrs. Kunz can be found spending her free time skiing, hiking, & traveling.
Irina Reynolds (Elementary STEM Teacher) is dedicated, engaging and determined. Mrs. Reynolds loves building relationships with students, fostering their individuality, and watching them exercise their creativity during their numerous hands-on projects. Outside of school she enjoys traveling, reading, cooking, hiking and spending time with her family.
Molly O'Reilly (Librarian) is passionate about opening up new worlds and ideas to students through books. Giving students the opportunity to learn, discover, and grow in their knowledge of themselves and the world are top priority for her. Mrs. O'Reilly is funny, resourceful and reliable. Outside of school she loves to travel around Colorado with her family, taking pictures, watching hockey or gardening.
Yolanda Rodriguez (Elementary Spanish Teacher) is compassionate, hardworking and friendly. Mrs. Rodriguez likes to teach kids because they are loving, caring, curious and eager to learn. Her students bring her happiness and she feels full of energy when she is working with them. During her free time she loves spending time with her family.
Maddie Lund (Elementary Art Teacher) Teaching art she gets to see how creative and talented her students really are, and she loves to be blown away by their skills. Miss Lund enjoys hanging out with her boyfriend, family, being outdoors with her family or doing crafts with her friends. She is creative, hardworking and loyal.
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