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Administration

Heath, Peggy

Principal

Dear Mountain View Families, I am very pleased to introduce myself to you. My name is Peggy Heath, and I am excited to serve the students, families, and staff at Mountain View Elementary as your new principal. I've heard and learned so many wonderful things about the Mountain View community and I'm looking forward to...

Baumann, Mike

Assistant Principal

I am so glad to be part of the Mountain View community! I have been in education for the last 19 years and began my teaching career in Wisconsin at Pewaukee High School. Our desire to be near the mountains brought us to Colorado in 2004. Upon completing my Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Cardinal...

Office

Wuebker, Ana

Office Manager

I have worked for Mountain View for four years and I have enjoyed it tremendously.

Younkerman, Marcy

Secretary

I feel very fortunate to be a part of the Mountain View family. I have enjoyed getting to know many students and their families over the past 8 years. Supporting new families as they navigate the enrollment process and handling other needs that arise are a big part of my job here. I look forward to interaction with...

Kindergarten

Anderson, Katie

Kindergarten Teacher

Welcome!! This is my 21st year teaching. I have taught a variety of grade levels k-2 as well as being a Reading Interventionist, and Literacy Coordinator. I am a mom of three boys ages 8, 11 and 13 who keep me super busy and on the run! I enjoy being outside with them and trying to keep up with their adventures. I...

Ehmann, Amy

Kindergarten Teacher

I am thrilled to be teaching kindergarten at Mountain View. This will be my 7th year teaching elementary school. I was born in California, but have lived in Colorado for the last 24 years. My husband and I have three wonderful children. Our oldest daughter recently got married and is in her last year of college. Our...

Kort, Jaime

Kindergarten Teacher

MA

This will be my 14th year teaching half day kindergarten. I was born and raised in Colorado, and have been married for 12 years. My husband and I have beautiful twin girls who will be in 2nd grade this year. I enjoying hanging out with my family and friends and having lots of fun adventures. I also love to dance and...

1st Grade

Bottagaro, Kathleen

1st Grade Teacher

Ethier, Renee

1st Grade Teacher

MAT

I'm so excited to be a part of an amazing team at Mountain View Elementary! This is my second year at MVE and my fifth year teaching first grade. My teaching experience has allowed me to teach a variety of subjects and grade levels. I have taught pre-school, third grade, fouth grade, seventh grade, eight grade, PE,...

Ross, Chassity

1st Grade Teacher

I am a first grade teacher, encourager, motivator and believer! Teaching has always been a passion of mine. I remember playing "school" with my brothers when I was younger and dreaming about what it would be like to be a "real" teacher and have my very own classroom. My teaching dream came true in 2003 when I was...

Roth, Kimberly

1st Grade Teacher

I'm so excited for another fabulous year of first grade at Mountain View Elementary! I grew up in California and have lived in Colorado for the past eight years. In my free time I enjoy reading, spending time with my family, and exploring the beauty of Colorado. I graduated in 2003 from California State...

2nd Grade

Bell, Angie

2nd Grade Teacher

I love teaching 2nd grade at Mountain View. I have taught first and second grade at this amazing school since 1990. I have also had the lucky opportunity to be a reading interventionist here at Mountain View. I'm looking forward to this school year. We will have fun learning together this year. I have a wonderful...

Maestas, Jen

2nd Grade Teacher

I have been a teacher at Mountain View for 16 years. I love teaching 2nd grade. When I'm not teaching you can find me camping, scrapbooking, or watching my son play hockey.

Meaders, Valerie

2nd Grade Teacher

I am so delighted to be a teacher at Mountain View. I have been teaching for eleven years. Throughout my time in teaching I have come to develop and live some beliefs, I strive for this with my students everyday: Create an environment where students know that I am invested in their education and in them. I...

Rosenfels, Jenny

2nd Grade Teacher

My name is Jenny Rosenfels and I am so excited to be a part of the Mountain View community! Throughout my teaching career, I have taught several different grades but am so happy to be teaching 2nd grade at Mountain View again this year! This is my 14th year of teaching and I'm looking forward to beginning our year...

3rd Grade

Gallas, Emily

3rd Grade Teacher

Hello! My name is Emily Gallas, and this will be my second year teaching third grade at Mountain View Elementary. Before Coming to Mountain View I taught third grade in Denver Public Schools for five years. Though not technically a Colorado native, I grew up near Franktown, Colorado and attended Regis University for...

Kaylor, Kassidy

3rd Grade Teacher

This is my sixth year at Mountain View and I couldn't be more excited for the year to begin!! It is my seventh year in Adams 12. I am a graduate from Colorado State University with a bachelors degree in communication. I received my teaching credentials at Metropolitan State and I am currently finishing my masters...

Scherrer, Brittney

3rd Grade Teacher

Welcome! This is my fourth year at Mountain View Elementary and my seventh year teaching. I absolutely love being a part of this amazing learning community. I am a graduate of the University of South Dakota where I achieved my Bachelor's degree in elementary education as well as my Master's degree in K-12 reading...

Wolfe, Gretchen

3rd Grade Teacher

I am happy to join the dedicated staff at Mountain View Elementary School this year. Teaching is more than a profession for me - it is my passion! I earned my undergraduate degree at Widener University then completed coursework for my teaching certification and Masters of Instruction at the University of Delaware...

4th Grade

Allshouse, Sarah

4th Grade Teacher

Hello Mountain View Families, I am excited to start a new year at Mountain View Elementary with our wonderful community of families! I have been teaching the last five years, I started my carrer in the Thompson School District and am now in year two at Mountain View. I'm a Colorado native that moved away only to...

Shaffer, Guy

4th Grade Teacher

This is my 23rd year of teaching and 21st at Mountain View. I began my teaching career in special education, but have taught 4th-grade for the past 16 years. I have a BA from the University of Denver and Masters degrees in special education and elementary education from the University of Northern Colorado. Prior to...

Treese, Nicole

4th Grade Teacher

I am very excited to be returning to Mountain View Elementary to teach 4th grade again! I feel fortunate to be able to teach in such a welcoming, loving and family-friendly environment that this school provides for their students. This year, I will be teaching science and social studies. I'm from Houston,...

5th Grade

Alimonos, Angelos

5th Grade Teacher

This is my 1st year of teaching and I am so excited to be a part of the Mountain View family. I am the husband of an amazing Kindergarten teacher and father of 3 wonderful children, aged 3, 10, and 12. For the past 2 years, I worked with children with severe emotional and behavioral needs at a residential facility...

Ho, Catrina

5th Grade Teacher

Hi, my name is Catrina Ho and the 2018-19 school year is my eighth year of teaching. I am very excited for my third year at Mountain View. I will be teaching 5th grade literacy (reading and writing) to all 5th graders. I received a B.A. in psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder, M.A. in curriculum...

Kraus, Sandy

5th Grade Teacher

Hi! My name is Sandy Kraus and I have been teaching for 21 years. In those years, I have taught 7th grade Science, preschool, 5th grade, fourteen years teaching 6th grade math, and now I have found my way back to fifth grade. This is my fourth year at Mountain View Elementary and I couldn't be happier! I teach...

Specials

La, Jennifer

Art Teacher

This is my first year at Mountain View! I am originally from St. Louis Missouri. I attended college at Missouri State University and taught for eleven years in Kansas City Missouri before moving to Colorado in 2006 with my husband and daughter. Before coming to Mountain View, I taught for eleven years at another...

Reagan, Rory

Music Teacher

Greetings! My name is Rory Reagan and I am the music teacher at Mountain View. I help students reach their full potential with a quality music education that utilizes concepts from literacy, science and math. Using the Orff approach, students are able to experience a wide range of instrumental techniques and...

Stanislawski, Alex

P.E. Teacher

BA

I am beyond excited to join the Mountain View community this year! I have heard so many great things and I only hope to continue MVE’s legacy of excellence. After graduating from Rangeview High School in Aurora, CO. in 2001 (lettering in Academics, Art, Football and Track and Field), my journey took me to the...

Stuut, Jillian

Technology Teacher

I have been teaching at Mountain View for thirteen years. I have taught 12 years of 3rd grade and this year I have moved to the computer lab where I will be the technology teacher! I am so excited to take on this position and learn with all the students are Mountain View. With all the technology avaliable, I'm...

Gibney, Molly

Digital Literacy Teacher

My official title is Digital Literacy Teacher. Our school was selected to be part of the Digital Literacy Program in 2012-2013, and the program continues today! In my current role, I assist teachers with planning, designing, co-teaching, and evaluating inquiry units that focus on our students' development of research...

Support Staff

Dalton, Linda

Paraeducator

My son and daughter went to Mountain View and that is when I began volunteering at the school in the classrooms and with the PTO! In 1994, I started working part time in the special education department followed by substitute work in the DHH department. In 1997, I began working in the Literacy department helping...

Haberer, Judy

Paraeducator

I have been employed with the Adams 12 School District since 2001. I started at Skyview Elementary, where my 3 children were attending. For the last four years, I have had the pleasure of working at Mountain View Elementary in Ms. Staff's kindergarten class. I am an Adams12 School District graduate as are my kids. I...

Taylor, Vicki

Paraeducator

I have worked at MVES since 2000. My four children all went to Mountain View and I loved it so much that I never left! I started here as an ELL Para and then moved into the Library position. I have been married to my husband, Steve, for over 30 years, have four children, 1 grandson and 2 granddaughters. I absolutely...

Jones, Kimberly

Instructional Coach

I am thrilled to be joining the amazing staff and students at Mountainview Elementary for my 2nd year as a Literacy Interventionist! I have been teaching since 2004, and an educator in Adams 12 Schools since 2007. I have taught 1st grade, 2nd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade. I am a dedicated teacher with a passion...

ELD

Tuesta-Garrick, Rebecca

ELD Teacher

I am extremely excited for my second year as an English Language Development teacher here at Mountain View. I am originally from Chicago, however, my love of traveling has brought me all over the world. I have taught English as a Second Language for the past 12 years in South Korea, Peru, Australia, and here in...

DHH

Cascini, Elaina

DHH Teacher

I am a Teacher of Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in grades kindergarten through second grade. My classroom has mix of students, grades, and communication modes who benefit from small group learning through direct communication in simultaneous communication. I teach using sign language and talking at the...

Faliano, Julia

DHH Teacher

BA, MS

My name is Julia Faliano. I am a Colorado native that discovered a love for teaching and the deaf/hard of hearing population while I was in highschool. I attended the University of Colorado and completed a Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Hearing Sciences and Elementary Education. I am recently completed my...

Harris, Jenna

DHH Teacher

I have been teaching students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing (DHH) at Mountain View for 16 years, and I absolutely love my job! I co-teach in the DHH preschool/kindergarten classroom, as well as provide support for the mainstream DHH kindergarten students in Mrs. Kort's regular education classroom. I am also one of...

Knies, Christine

DHH Teacher , Preschool Teacher

I have been teaching students who are Deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH) for 15 years. I grew up outside of Chicago, and then my family moved to Colorado when I was in highschool. I graduated with a BA in Elementary Education and an MA in Deaf Education both from the University of Northern Colorado. I taught at a private...

Kovacs, Nicole

DHH Teacher

Hello! My name is Nicole Kovacs and I am originally from Cleveland, Ohio. The 2018-19 school year is my 3rd year at Mountain View Elementary and my 15th year teaching overall. Throughout these years of teaching I have a wide range of experiences working with a variety of ages and needs. My passion to work with...

Burcham, Teresa

DHH Paraeducator

I have been married to the most fantastic husband for 37 years. I have 2 wonderful daughters, 2 great son-in-laws and a much loved puggle. I have been with Mt. View for 20 years.

Hammock, Jennifer

DHH Paraeducator

As a graduate of Columbia College Chicago, I started working as a Para Educator in the suburbs of Chicago. For seven years, I worked with Pre-K through 5th grade Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in the self contained and mainstream classrooms. I tutored and taught ASL classes to the parents and siblings of the DHH...

Middleton, Michelle

DHH Paraeducator

Mock, James

DHH Paraeducator

Hello! I'm James Mock and I am a para-educator in the Deaf/Hard of Hearing program. This is my fifth year overall here at Mountain View after taking a brief break to get my bachelors degree in special education. One of the reasons I love my job is because I learn something new everyday. During my free time, I enjoy...

Bergmann-Davidson, Cassandra

Educational Interpreter

I am so happy and excited to be an interpreter here at Mountain View! I just started for the 2015/16 school year, but I've wanted to be an interpreter here since 1994 when I started here as a little first grader. Funny how things come full circle! I have been an interpreter for 4 years now, but fell in love with...

Bigford, Marissa

Educational Interpreter , Tutor

I have been a sign language interpreter at Mountain View Elementary for almost 14 years, and I love my job! It’s a pleasure working with the students everyday! I currently hold the Colorado Authorization: Educational Interpreter License and a Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling Psychology/Social Rehabilitation Services...

Gibbs, Christy

Educational Interpreter , Tutor

I have worked at Mountain View since I graduated from college in 1994. I'm a Colorado native and when I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my twin daughters.

Merriman, Shelley

Educational Interpreter , Tutor

I started working in the Adams12 Five Star school district in 2000. I worked at Westlake Middle School as a sign language interpreter until 2002. At that time I transferred to Mountain View Elementary school and have been here ever since. I have worked at every grade level with the exception of kindergarten. I hold...

Mock, Patty

Educational Interpreter , Tutor

I started at Mountain View in September 1994 as a Para Educator in the self contained 1st and 2nd grade classroom. I have also worked in all of the self contained classrooms including the preschool throughout my years at Mountain View. As I worked with the children, I realized I wanted to become an interpreter...

Reuss , Peggy

Educational Interpreter , Tutor

Since graduating from the Interpreter Training Program at Waubonsee College in 1993, I have worked exclusively as an educational interpreter. I’ve been lucky enough to have pre-school through 12th grade experience in Illinois, North Carolina, and Colorado school districts. I earned my EIPA certification in 2000. This...

Teague-Wasil, Kathy

Educational Interpreter , Tutor

I've been an Educational Interpreter for 29 years, 26 of them here in Adams 12. I've worked at the elementary, middle and high school levels and I'm happy to be back at Mountain View. I enjoy working in the school setting with DHH students of all ages. They never cease to amaze and inspire me. I've never wanted to...

Special Ed

Cavallaro, Danielle

Speech & Language Therapist

MEd, MA

As part of the D/HH department, I work with students in the self-contained K-5 classrooms and mainstream classrooms grades 1-5. In small group settings, I help these students continue to develop their speech, language, and listening skills. This is my tenth year as a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist, and my...

Fay, Carm

Speech & Language Therapist

I'm originally from Kansas where I grew up in a military family and was fortunate enough to travel the world. I graduated from Kansas State Univeristy in 1992 with a masters degree in speech language pathology. I have worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, rehab centers and schools and have experience...

Kokatnur-Lemercier, Vinita

Speech & Language Therapist

I have been working as a speech-language pathologist for the past 21 years. I have worked in the hospital setting, private practice setting, and schools. I enjoy helping children with their communication skills! I have three sons, enjoy traveling, going to the mountains, cooking, and spending time with family and...

Hoff, Jill

Learning Specialist

BS, MA

I am excited to be working full time at Mountain View as a Learning Specialist. I have been working in special education since 1990. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy, and a Master of Arts Degree in Special Education, Generalist. I am passionate about helping children become independent...

Nagy, Becky

Learning Specialist

I have been a part of the Mountain View Elementary staff since 2003. During this time, I have worked with students in kindergarden through fifth grade. My work with students supports the advancement of their literacy and mathematics skills. My education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree from Kent State...

Montano, Marsha

Social Worker

LSW, MSW

As a social worker, I have worked in various positions before becoming a part of the team at MVE. In my classroom you will find students working enthusiastically on different social and emotional aspects. We work in small groups that allow students to learn and practice new skills in a calm and safe environment. ...

Health

Golden, Brandi

Health Aide

BASE

Rodriguez, Cami

BASE Director

I started working at Mountain View BASE in 1997. I enjoy working with a variety of children and age groups in a different capacity than the classroom setting. I have gotten to know many wonderful families and have seen a number of students grow up to become successful adults throughout my numerous years at Mountain...

Nutrition

Beisner, Teresa

Kitchen

I started with Adams 12 in 2001 and have worked at Mountain View since 2003. I am currently the assistant manager in Mountain View's cafeteria.

Custodial

Dalton, Annette

Head Custodian

I've been in the district 13 years, 8 of those years here at Mountain View. I love to do crafts, photography, boating, and camping with my family.

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