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Gemma Fagan
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Lancaster University (UK)
B.A. History
Newcastle University School of Education (UK)
Post Graduate Certificate Elementary Education/Early Childhood
Bio
I have been teaching in the USA since 1995, including teaching PK in CA, FL and CO. I also worked at a residential summer camp in NY for 11 years. My husband and I love to watch football in our free time – both our son's (Connor) and the Florida Gators games! I love to hike, garden, read and bird watch. I also have a daughter (Libby) who keeps me busy with art projects and make-overs!
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Kristen Nelson
Kindergarten Teacher
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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Stephanie Simkins
Kindergarten Teacher
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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Holly Lerner
First Grade Teacher
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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Carroll Brigham
First Grade Teacher
University of Colorado Boulder
B.A. - Communication
University of Phoenix
M.A. - Elementary Education
Bio
I grew up in Aspen, Colorado, and attended the University of Colorado at Boulder. I have had the pleasure of teaching preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. I am excited to transition to an assistant teaching position. My husband and I have two grown daughters. I spend my time walking my dog, water skiing at Lake Martin, AL, and reading every children’s book I can!
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Maddy Rhatigan
Second Grade Teacher College of Charleston
BS in Elementary Education
Manhattanville College
MS in Elementary Special Education
Bio
I grew up in St. Louis Missouri where I went to an independent school PK - 12. I moved to Charleston South Carolina to go to College of Charleston. From Charleston I moved to Greenwich Connecticut to attend Grad School and teach at another independent school. After I graduated I moved to Colorado to be closer to my family who moved to Breckenridge CO while I was in college. I started teaching at another independent school in Boulder. My first year in Colorado I met my husband. We got married and a year later had our son Keegan. As a family we love to hike with our dog, go skiing/ snowboarding, and spend time with our families in Breckenridge and in southern California!
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Kim Woodring
Second Grade Teacher
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.