Elementary School Faculty

List of 7 items.

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  Stephanie Simkins

  Kindergarten Teacher
  svaughnsimkins@bouldercountryday.org
  
  University of Colorado at Boulder
  B.A. History
  B.A. Anthropology
  University of Colorado Denver
  M.A. Educational Psychology
  Bio
  Prior to joining the BCD community, I spent 5 years teaching preschool  through 2nd grade in the Boulder area.  I also spent some time working in a law firm with an emphasis in educational law. I am a Boulder native, and it should come as no surprise that I love to be in the mountains and play outside. You can also find me curled up with a good book or enjoying the company of my friends and family.
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  Randie Wirt

  Kindergarten Teacher
  Athletics Coach
  Athletic Director
  rwirt@bouldercountryday.org
  
  University of Colorado at Boulder
  B.S. Psychology
  University of Colorado at Denver
  M.A. Early Childhood Education
  Bio
  Prior to teaching at BCD, I played professional basketball in Europe and coached collegiate basketball at Colorado State University.  One of my all-time favorite things to do is play basketball. I was fortunate enough to play collegiate basketball at the University of Colorado, and love to pass on my passion for the game to younger players.
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  Cassidy Priegel

  Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
  
  Loyola Marymount University
  B.A. Elementary Education
  CU Denver 
  M.A. Human Development and Education
  Bio
  I grew up in Boulder, and have lived here most of my life. I studied Elementary Education at Loyola Marymount University, and recently graduated from CU Denver with a Masters in Human Development and Education. I taught 2nd grade last year, and am thrilled to be a part of the BCD community!

   

  I spent the summer hiking the Colorado Trail, and also enjoy cooking, climbing, and reading!
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  Holly Lerner

  First Grade Teacher
  hlerner@bouldercountryday.org
  
  Wheaton College 
  B.A. Sociology (Minor in Early Education)
  Pepperdine
  M.Ed. Elementary Education
  Bio
  I have been teaching for over 16 years in both independent and public schools from California to Colorado. I live in Niwot with my husband and three children. My husband and and I spend quite a bit of our free time watching our kids play sports. As a family, we love to hike, walk our two golden retrievers, travel, and go the movies.
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  Kristen Nelson

  First Grade Teacher
  knelson@bouldercountryday.org
  
  Luther College
  B.A. Elementary Education
  Regis University
  M.Ed. Reading
  Bio
  In my free time I enjoy running and training for half marathons, reading a good book while drinking coffee, laughing with my family, and practicing my cooking skills. I am enthusiastic and passionate about learning something new and growing with my students each day.
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  Aleda Deuble

  Second Grade Teacher
  adeuble@bouldercountryday.org
  
  Colorado College
  B.A. - Eduation
  Adams State University
  M.A. - Arts and Teaching
  Bio
  After growing up in a household of teachers and attending a Country Day School from junior kindergarten to twelfth grade, I had no doubt in my mind that I wanted to be a teacher! I studied education at Colorado College and then landed at Graland Country Day School in Denver, where I pursued my MAT. During my time at Graland I spent time in both kindergarten and first grade. I am thrilled to be teaching second grade at such a wonderful school in beautiful Boulder! Outside of the classroom, you can find me on the ski slopes after I’ve watered my plants and drank mugs of coffee.
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  Kim Woodring

  Second Grade Teacher
  kwoodring@bouldercountryday.org
  
  University of Toledo
  B.A. - in Elementary Education
  Bio
  My favorite things about living in Boulder are the people, sunshine, and mountains. Prior to teaching at BCD, I taught first grade at Harding Academy in Nashville, Tennessee for six years. Before that I taught in North Ridgeville City Schools in Ohio for five years. When I am not teaching, you can most likely find me spending time outside with my family. I enjoy hiking, exploring, and anything to do with water.