Elementary School Faculty

List of 7 items.

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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, attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, and currently live in Berthoud. I have had the pleasure of teaching preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. My husband and I have two grown daughters living in Austin and NYC. I spend my time in nature walking my dog, Filbert, attending pilates classes, organizing, eating ice cream, 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.