Mrs.+Elliott's+Biography

I consider myself a Colorado native being born here, moving as an infant to North Dakota, and then returning before my freshman year of high school. By attending South High School, I am a proud Denver Public Schools graduate! After high school I moved to Greeley to attend the University of Northern Colorado, receiving my degree in Speech Communication with an emphasis in Elementary Education. Three years later I attained my Master's Degree through the University of Colorado in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in literacy. Two years ago I earned my principal license, but am not quite ready to leave the classroom yet. Teaching fifth grade is my passion. I love the excitement of the classroom and the eagerness to learn.This is my eleventh year teaching fifth grade; my ninth at Steck. I am enthusiastic about challenging fifth graders through math, social studies, and science this year. When I am not teaching, I enjoy being outdoors. I love camping, hiking, and biking with my family. In the summer months we spend a lot of time at the pool and I enjoy gardening in my backyard. When it is not so warm outside, I love reading and playing games. We often have our extended family over to our home for game night.

Here is my family enjoying my parent's backyard lake. My husband Andy and I got married on their island. Our daughter Kai and son Jace love spending time together outside. They also love playing with Grandma and Grandpa's dog, Minnie.