Dear Families, 

 

Welcome to 2nd Grade! I am Ms. Cowan and I am so excited to be your child’s teacher this year. This is my fourth year working at Coyote Creek Elementary School and I can’t wait to meet all of you. I have been teaching for over 10 years, all in primary grades but I love teaching second grade.  It is such a wonderful and pivotal year for students as they are launched into becoming readers, mathematicians, scientists, writers and lifelong learners. 

 

In my journey through teaching I have attained a Masters Degree in Elementary Education with a focus on Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. I have worked in grades K through 3, and have held the positions of Primary School Curriculum Coordinator and Math Lead at previous schools. I have come a long way (around the world) teaching and have taught at American international schools. I have previously taught in Cambridge, England, Tianjin, China, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

 

I am an avid traveler and have visited over 20 countries spanning 4 continents. My family is originally from the east coast of Canada where I grew up until I was in High School when my family relocated to Colorado. In my spare time when I’m not teaching, I love to cook, draw, go camping, spend time with family and friends and take my dog Finnegan on lots of walks! 

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Ms. Cowan 

Hello Friends and welcome to our 2nd grade school year! I look forward to meeting each of you and working with your kiddos this year. 

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I would like to tell you a little about myself. I am a Colorado native--born and raised just outside of Denver. I received my Bachelor's degree in Writing and my Master's in Educational Reform--both from the University of Colorado-Denver. I also am endorsed to teach Gifted and Talented students and certified in ESL instruction.

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I have been teaching in Colorado for 20 years. I began my teaching career with Denver Public Schools as a Gifted and Talented teacher. I also worked as a math/science coach for educators, as a math/science program consultant, and as a GT coordinator for gifted center programs. After many years in Denver, I transferred to Jeffco Public Schools and worked with students in a 1st grade GT center program. As I recently moved to the Douglas County area, I chose to find a teaching position closer to home and found it at Coyote Creek Elementary! I am so happy to be here and look forward to getting to know the Coyote Creek community! 

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Personally, I enjoy swimming, reading, tinkering with work around my house, and of course, hanging out with my pug (Otis), cat-dog, Mina, and newest addition, Maya (a rescue frenchie mama). I absolutely love pugs and frenchies and am thrilled that my cat thinks she's one of them. :) I also love gardening and trying new recipes out in the kitchen.

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Mrs. Donnell

Hello! My name is Kristen Engler and I will be teaching 2nd grade this year! I'm excited to meet you and your kids and have a fun year!

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I am a Minnesota native but have called Colorado home for about 12 years. I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Elementary Education. This is my 8th school year here at CCE and I have taught Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st.

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When I'm not at school I love spending time outside with my husband, Michael, and our two sons, Harrison (4) and Fisher (2). We are also thrilled to be adding a 3rd son at the end of August. Needless to say it's going to be a busy year! 

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Mrs. Engler

2nd Grade Team