Staff Directory – STEDMAN ELEMENTARY

Leadership

Principal, Michael Atkins – michael_atkins@dpsk12.net

Hi, my name is Michael Atkins. I am the proud Principal of Stedman Elementary. Our prevailing students walk the halls that carved the path which allows me to lead in Denver Public Schools (DPS) today. I have been a part of DPS since I was four years old. My experiences as a student, custodian, paraprofessional, teacher, assistant principal, and principal have given me a unique look into education. I use that lens to guide my work and journey today. I lead to ensure the students under my care have a different experience than I did. I lead in hopes of grabbing educators by the hand and walking with them step-by-step and side-by-side on a journey of intercultural development so we can serve ALL students and interact with our diverse world differently. Let’s be the sweeping changes our communities need in this world.

I am proud to have been selected for the Cahn Fellows Distinguished Principals Program starting Fall 2022.

Principal Resident, Robbin Trotter – robbin_trotter@dpsk12.net

Hello Stedman community! My name is Robbin Trotter and I will be serving as your Learn to Lead Principal Resident for the 2023-2024 school year. I am a mother of two, grandmother of two, woman of faith and native of Denver, Colorado (more specifically the Far Northeast community). My journey as an educator began over 15 years ago and I have taught all grades K-5 in both Orlando Florida and Denver Colorado. I’ve held various leadership roles such as grade level chair, instructional coach (literacy and math), Senior Team Lead/Interventionist, Assistant Principal and now Learn to Lead Principal Resident. I am an advocate for educational equity and I am most passionate about closing opportunity gaps and creating opportunities to ensure the success of ALL students. Through my educational experiences I have been able to support students and families from many different cultures and backgrounds. These experiences have helped mold me into the leader I am today. They’ve also taught me many valuable lessons around intercultural diversity, equity and inclusion in our classrooms and the significance of children being able to show up as their authentic selves and not lose sight of who they are in order to fit into an educational system or box. I believe in the power and beauty of creating unique experiences for all students and look forward to our journey together as learners.

Assistant Principal, Olga “Jani” Martinez – olga_martinez@dpsk12.net

My name is Olga Martínez but everyone calls me Jani. I’m from Puerto Rico. I have worked as a Spanish teacher for over 15 years (5 at Stedman). I’m a Senior Team Lead, Biliteracy Content Lead, and Interventionist. I’m a dedicated teacher and it is a wonderful opportunity for me to teach my native language. I love working with this community and supporting our students for success. Stedman has been my home and I’m so proud to be part of it!

Dean of Culture, Ali Larson – alison_larson@dpsk12.net

Ali has a background in government, politics, and education, with a passion for equity and community activism. She served on the Washington, DC staff of a US Senator before returning to Denver to work for a former US Ambassador. Ali received her teaching license through the University of Colorado at Denver’s Graduate Urban Community Teacher Education Program and taught social studies to students in Adams 12 Five Star Schools. In addition, she managed a successful campaign for a Colorado State House of Representatives candidate in the Denver Metro area and currently serves as an Editorial Board member of the Denver Journal of Education and Community. Most recently she has served as the Family & Community Liaison at Hallett Academy and here at Stedman.

Front Office

Office Manager, Kait Parsons – kaitlin_parsons@dpsk12.net

I became a part of the Stedman community as a parent and mother first and have two children who currently attend Stedman. I have been an active member of the PTA since 2018 and was PTA President for three years. I have been working at Stedman in the office since 2020 and I have a passion for kids that has driven me to be engaged, not only in my own children’s education, but in all students’ education. There is much work to do in the public school system and the parent community and I am proud to be a part of Stedman’s efforts to bring growth and opportunity to every student and family. When I am not at school I enjoy doing lots of outdoor activities with my family like biking and snowboarding, reading and eating good food!

Office Secretary, Doraelia Barajas – dora_barajas@dpsk12.net

Senior Team Leads

Crystal Griego (Early Literacy) – crystal_griego@dpsk12.net

Samantha Sims (MTSS & Tier II) – samantha_sims@dpsk12.net

I have been teaching for many years in bilingual settings in both general and special education in Arizona, Mexico, and Colorado, joining the Stedman community in 2016. I coach learners of all ages in setting goals and using precise progress monitoring so they can reach them! Some of my favorite teaching tools are direct instruction, fluency timings, and precision teaching. I also love spending time with my family (cooking and eating) and with my animals.

William Vega – william_vega@dpsk12.net

My name is William Vega-Berben. I am so proud of being part of the Stedman family. I will be working as a 4th/5th grade immersion teacher as well as a STL. I am really looking forward to supporting your child as we navigate this new learning experience this year.

Here’s a little bit about me; I am starting my 18th year of teaching, 9 of which have been in the elementary school setting. I began teaching in Colombia (my home country), North Carolina and moved to Denver to teach 6 years ago. The majority of my career has been spent working in fourth and fifth grades focusing on literacy, ESL, and dual language teaching for the past nine years. Most recently, I have been working toward my PhD in Bilingual education at New Mexico State University. I am the proud father of two Juniors, Geronimo and Aryana, who love soccer and dream of becoming architects. Our family enjoys adventuring together during our down time.

William Cruz – william_cruz@dpsk12.net

I am thrilled to be a new member of the Stedman family. I have been teaching for over 23 years in private and public schools in Bogota (Colombia), Beijing (China), Charlotte (NC) and the last five years here in beautiful Denver, Colorado. I feel very passionate about education because I firmly believe all our kids deserve a safe and fun space where they can learn and be happy. I hope to work hard to help our school achieve all the goals we have set for our community. With my son (11) and my daughter (9), we enjoy everything Colorado has to offer and we spend a lot of time in the mountains hiking and mountain biking. I love learning new languages so, besides Spanish and English, I’m practicing French, Chinese Mandarin, and Italian (beginner’s level).vIf you happen to have a table tennis table, I’m always ready for a challenge. Gracias! Thank you! Grazie! Merci! 谢谢!

Teaching Staff

– ECE –

Isabel Stephenson, ECE-4 Immersion – isabel_stephenson@dpsk12.net

I am from Venezuela, South America, but I have been in the USA for more than 30 years and became a US citizen. I am a mom and a proud grandma of 3 wonderful kids, one of them I raised since she was almost four and now she is almost 21.

In my “free time ” I like to go to the gym to keep myself healthy, and I look forward to going to the beach during our breaks. I love teaching the little ones because you can always make a difference in their lives. I also know how hard it is to learn in another language, so it has been my passion to help ELL students go through this process. I enjoy teaching at Stedman and being part of the ECE team and the Park Hill community.

– KINDERGARTEN –

Patricia Landy (English) – PATRICIA_LANDY@dpsk12.net

My name is Patricia Landy and I am the Kindergarten teacher. I am married to my wonderful husband of 20 plus years, I have 2 children, 1 granddaughter and my dog Dutch. I love to travel and spend time with family. I have 22 years experience working with children. I grew up in this neighborhood and I graduated from George Washington High School. I have a degree from the Community College of Denver in Early Childhood Education. I also have a degree from the University of Northern Colorado specializing in Elementary Education. I like teaching kindergarten because every year brings something new and different. There is so much growth and excitement within the students. My joy comes when they learn to read and explore. They learn about themselves, others and the world around them.

Zuri Hunter-Riley (English) – zuri_hunter@dpsk12.net

Hello! My name is Zuri Hunter-Riley. This is my second year on team Stedman, but my 6th year at DPS. I’m married to my wonderful husband of 2 years, and I have a 9 month old baby girl. I earned a Master’s degree from University of Colorado Denver last December 2022. In my spare time, I make it my mission to do things that bring me joy like roller skating, reading paperback books, and shopping!

Maria Carrillo (Spanish Immersion) – MARIA_CARRILLOPARRAGA@dpsk12.net

¡Hola a todos! Soy María Carrillo, profesora de infantil en el programa de inmersión en español y estoy encantada de seguir trabajando en Stedman con vosotros y con nuestros bebés en esta maravillosa comunidad.
Soy de Murcia, España (¡muy cerca del mar Mediterráneo!) Mi familia y yo decidimos mudarnos a EEUU en 2014 para conocer otras culturas y vivir experiencias diferentes. Nuestro primer destino fue Santa Fe (NM) y luego nos mudamos a Denver en 2016, desde entonces trabajo en DPS.

Me encanta este trabajo y disfruto cada día que pasa en el aula con nuestros bebés. Siempre he pensado que los maestros ayudamos a nuestros estudiantes no solo a aprender sobre el contenido académico, sino que también somos parte del proceso de crecimiento de estas pequeñas personas, y ayudamos a prepararlos para el mundo. Del mismo modo, ellos me ayudan a crecer cada día y a ser mejor profesor y persona.
Me encanta escuchar música (muy fuerte), bailar, leer, pasar tiempo con mi familia y amigos y siempre me verás con una gran sonrisa en la cara.Gracias y nos vemos en la escuela!

Hello everyone! I am Maria Carrillo, a kindergarten teacher in the Spanish immersion program and I am happy to continue working at Stedman with you and our babies in this wonderful community. I am from Murcia, Spain (very close to the Mediterranean Sea!) My family and I decided to move to the USA in 2014 to learn about other cultures and live different experiences. Our first destination was Santa Fe (NM) and then moved to Denver in 2016, since then I have been working for DPS.

I love this job and enjoy every day that is spent in the classroom with our babies. In my opinion, I think that as teachers help our students not only learn about academic content, but we are also part of the growing process of these little people and help prepare them for the world. In the same way, they help me grow every day and become a better teacher and person. I love listening to music (very loud), dancing, reading, and spending time with my family and friends and you will always see me with a big smile on my face. Thank you and see you soon!

Ericka Arrieta (Spanish Immersion) – ericka_arrieta@dpsk12.net

– 1ST GRADE –

Danielle Harris (English) – danielle_harris@dpsk12.net

Ms. Danielle grew up in Denver, and brings over 23 years of experience in education and has served in various roles in education including being a classroom teacher, teacher leader, program director, Senior Manager for Equity Initiatives in Denver Public Schools. Throughout her tenure, Dr. Harris has worked with very diverse students and families, including students of color, students with special needs, students from varying socioeconomic status, gifted students and typically developing students as well. Dr. Harris earned a Doctorate of Philosophy in Curriculum, Instruction & Educational Leadership, with an emphasis on diverse learners from the University of Denver. Ms. Danielle returns to the classroom to teach first grade and is thrilled to be a part of the Stedman community.

Ms. Danielle has two grown(ish) daughters, who are both products of Denver Public Schools. In her spare time, Ms. Danielle enjoys spending time with her daughters, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Ana Salas-Lopez (Spanish Immersion) – ANA_SALASLOPEZ@dpsk12.net

My name is Ana Salas. I was born and raised in Mexico where I went to college and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Accounting. It was when I became a mother that I discovered my passion for the education of children. For this reason I decided to be a teacher to help young children to develop a love of learning. I taught kindergarten for the past two years and I have experience as a preschool teacher as well. I am enrolled in a program at Metropolitan State University to get a graduate degree in Elementary Education. I am very happy to join the Stedman community as a 1st grade Spanish Immersion teacher and as a parent. I am married to a wonderful man and we have two daughters. We love spending time together as a family.

Alejandro Hernandez (Spanish Immersion) – alejandro_hernandezmartinez@dpsk12.org

I am Mexican. I was born in Mexico City. I have a beautiful family–our son Alejandro graduated this July from the University of Mexico and our daughter Alondra just started her degree at the same campus! You may know my wife, Ms. Samantha, who also works at Stedman.

My undergrad studies were in Opera Singing at UNAM. In Mexico I taught for 14 years as a fine arts teacher with learners from Kindergarten to 9th grade. My teaching area included choral conducting, and I was fortunate to direct children’s choirs that performed at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City.

My hobbies include making musical instruments, running, and maintaining aquariums with fish and axolotls. Currently I have six axolotls of different colors!

Thank you for trusting me with your treasures. I look forward to growing together.

– 2ND GRADE –

Deborah Sims-Fard (English) – DEBORAH_SIMSFARD@dpsk12.net

Hi Friends, my name is Deborah Sims Fard, and I’m a Stedman Alum! I grew up in the Park Hill Neighborhood and remember walking home from Stedman, around the corner, to go home for lunch – they actually let us do that back then? My Stedman journey has been student, Para, Summer Scholars Literacy Coach, Teacher, Bullying Prevention Coach, and now back to the classroom. In addition, Culturally Responsive Teaching and Parent Advocacy are additional strengths I bring to our Stedman sandbox. My first priority is the safest learning environment possible as a tool to academic success, join me on our journey to the best learning experience Denver has to offer – Stedman Strong.

Daniel Lugo (Spanish Immersion) – DANIEL_LUGO@dpsk12.net

Hola. I am Mr. Daniel. I am originally from Venezuela, I have been teaching for the last 19 years. In my country I worked as a teacher for 12 years before coming to the United States. In Venezuela I taught in different academic settings, from kindergarten to university. I hold a bachelor’s degree in education with a specialization in modern language teaching. I also hold a master’s degree in reading and writing and another master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). I have two beautiful children, a boy and a girl and I live with my wife and mother-in-law. I am passionate about sports, I have been a rugby player for more than 20 years and I have been a coach for different teams, in Venezuela I was a coach for the under-18 national team. I have practiced other sports such as Greco-Roman wrestling and judo. I also like soccer. I am currently the coach of my son’s soccer team. What I enjoy most is being able to share time with my family and travel.

Benjamin DeLawyer (Spanish Immersion) – BENJAMIN_DELAWYER@dpsk12.net

My name is Ben DeLawyer and I am one of Stedman’s 2nd Grade Spanish Immersion teachers. I enjoy working with young children and could not be more excited to be doing so in a dual immersion classroom at the 2nd Grade level. A few years ago I moved home to the United States after teaching in Pamplona, Spain for three years, where my passion for the Spanish language came alive. Having been an educator in Spain and learning a second language myself, I strongly believe in and value bilingual education, especially from a young age. Being bilingual in Spanish in the 21st century will open many, many doors for students, and I’m looking forward to contributing as much as I can to our young learners at Stedman to help them achieve that. On a personal level I love traveling, camping, outer space, ping-pong, frisbee, soccer, card games, board games, chess, and spending time with family and friends. See you soon!

– 3RD GRADE –

Rosario Cabrera (Spanish Immersion) – ROSARIO_CABRERA@dpsk12.net

Hi, I’m Rosario Cabrera! I was born in Los Angeles, California but was raised mostly here in the beautiful state of Colorado. I’m proud to be the daughter of two immigrant parents (Jalisco, Mexico), who have taught me sacrifice and perseverance- two qualities that I greatly value and wish to instill in my students. I grew up speaking only Spanish, but later was taught English in school. As an immersion teacher, I can apply my own experiences with learning a new language with my own students. I have a bachelors in elementary education with a minor in Spanish from Regis University. I’m super excited to be here this year and know it will be one for the books! P.S. An important thing to know about me is that I love Chipotle!

Madelyn Lastra (Spanish Immersion) –

Erika Grimes (.5 English/.5 Interventionist) – erika_grimes@dpsk12.net

Erika has been a member of the Stedman community since 2008 and calls Park Hill home. She is the mother of Micah and Aniyah who have both been Stedman students. She received her undergraduate degree from Colorado State University in Human Development and Family Studies and holds a Masters in Early Childhood Education from CU Denver. Growing up in Colorado, she has a deep love for being in nature, particularly on top of mountains or near an alpine lake or river. Fun fact, in her early years at Stedman, she coached the 4th and 5th grade Stedman basketball team and won a championship! In her time outside of school, Erika enjoys gardening, trail running, biking, hiking, and skiing. She is thrilled to be back with team Stedman after teaching first grade down the street at Hallett the last couple of years.

Crystal Griego (.5 English/.5 Senior Team Lead) – crystal_griego@dpsk12.net

– 4TH/5TH GRADE –

James Godbolt (English) – JAMES_GODBOLT@dpsk12.net

Hi all! My name is Mr. James and I teach fourth and fifth grade math in English. I am a Denver native and a proud East Angel! I have a Masters Degree in Education from Regis University and I am so happy to be part of the wonderful Stedman community. When I’m not with our Knights, I like to garden, build Legos, and play Dungeons and Dragons with my friends!

Brooke Trexler (English) – BROOKE_TREXLER@dpsk12.net

This is my eleventh year of teaching and my fourth year at Stedman. While at Stedman, I have taught fifth grade and worked as the 3-5 Math Interventionist and Math Specialist. I grew up in the Denver area and graduated from Englewood High School, received a Bachelors in Political Science from CU-Boulder and a Masters in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education from CU-Denver. My two kids have grown up going to DPS schools and are now in high school and college.

My goal for my students is to help them develop the skills and confidence they need to do anything they can dream of, as well as things we can’t even begin to imagine will be possible someday. I want them to ask big questions, think flexibly and creatively as problem-solvers, and have the confidence and communication skills to advocate for themselves in middle school, high school and beyond. I am excited to work with all of you this year and welcome any communication and feedback as we work towards our goals!

William Vega (.5 Spanish Immersion/.5 Senior Team Lead) – william_vega@dpsk12.net

William Cruz (.5 Spanish Immersion/.5 Senior Team Lead) – william_cruz@dpsk12.net

Aileen Gurrola-Flores (Spanish Immersion) – a_gurrola-flores@dpsk12.net

Hello! My name is Aileen Gurrola-Flores. This is my first-year teaching in the state of Colorado, as I recently moved from Kansas. I was born and raised in Garden City, Kansas. I am a mother to a beautiful baby boy, and I will be getting married to my fiancé in November. I graduated from Garden City High School, Go Buffs! I earned my bachelor’s degree from Friends University. I am currently working on obtaining my master’s degree in strategic leadership from Friends University. I believe in an equal learning opportunity for all students. I believe a student’s success should not be defined by their socioeconomic background. I want my students to achieve both their academic and personal goals.

On a personal level, I enjoy running. I ran track and cross country from 7^th grade to my senior year in college. I now spend my free time running road races and marathons. I also love coffee! If you see me around school, I will most likely have a cup of coffee in my hand. I’m looking forward to an amazing year!

Gabriela S. Martinez (Spanish Immersion) – gabriela_martinez@dpsk12.net

Specials

Deanna Lowman, Art – deanna_lowman1@dpsk12.net

Hello, Stedman community! My name is Deanna Lowman and I am excited to join the Stedman Elementary team this year as the Art teacher. I love how art can introduce children to new people, places, ideas, skills and concepts, and I am looking forward to fostering a love of culture and creativity with students here at Stedman. As an artist I also have taught dance (African and Hip-Hop), I make jewelry, I love to travel for inspiration, and I watch a lot of documentaries.

This is my tenth year with DPS. I started out as a guest teacher, then decided to take the necessary steps to become a licensed teacher. My undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography, and I have also earned my Master of Arts in Teaching, K-6. I’m looking forward to an awesome year!

Clint Moore, Music- clinton_moore@dpsk12.net

My name is Clint Moore. I am the music teacher here at Stedman and have been here since 2015. This is my 18th year teaching. I am so excited to be back in the music room this year doing what I love. I teach instruments, general music, voice, appreciation for the arts, culture, and of course how to have fun! During my time as a teacher I have taught high school, middle school, and elementary. In my free timeI enjoy fishing, ice fishing is my favorite. I also spend time tinkering on my classic Bronco and hiking. I live in Bear Valley in Southwest Denver with my kids David and Cora. David is 12 and Cora is 9. Recently I retired from the Colorado Army National Guard where I spent 20 years, 6 in the band and 14 as a Chinook helicopter pilot. I have recently become a very strong advocate of mental health and love sharing and listening. This journey has made me realize that I am teaching life through my favorite medium, music.

Peter Rossi, PE- peter_rossi@dpsk12.net

My name is Peter Rossi, and I am the physical education teacher at Stedman Elementary School. I also serve as a Regional Team Specialist for DPS and lead professional development sessions for other physical educators in the district. As a Denver native, I love being a part of the Stedman team and serving the community where I grew up. I am entering my seventh year as a P.E. teacher, and I love educating our children on the benefits of living an active lifestyle. My goal is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to be physically active for a lifetime. Prior to Stedman I worked at a DPS charter school and for Jefferson County Public Schools. Before my career in education I worked as a legal reporter for Law Week Colorado. I hold a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in physical education. I am a lifelong learner and am always looking to implement a new strategy in my practice. While I am not teaching, I love to stay active by playing golf or working out. I love to travel and support our local sports teams. The Rockies, Nuggets and Broncos are my favorites! My favorite thing to do outside of school is to spend time with my wife: Melinda, our sassy three-year-old: Liliana, and our baby boy: Lucas.

Anne Albeck, Library – anne_albeck@dpsk12.net

Discovery Link

Michael Ellam, Site Coordinator- michael_ellam@dpsk12.net

LAUNCH

Justin Darnell – justin@launchnetwork.org

CHIC

Noel Emerson, Jordan Blair, sharabia Hayes, Sheriece, Jamarian Evans, Iram Abdullah

https://chicdenver.org/

Jordan@chicdenver.org;Noel@chicdenver.org ;Shay@chicdenver.org ;Iram@chicdenver.org ;Sheriece@chicdenver.org ;Jamarian@chicdenver.org

Support Staff

Lindsey Jiron, Mild Moderate Teacher – lindsey_jiron@dpsk12.net

Hello y Hola Stedman families! My name is Lindsey Jiron and I am a special education teacher here at Stedman Elementary. I attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where I earned my degree in Special Education and Education Policy Studies.

All students have the right to a free, appropriate and equitable public education. My job here at Stedman is to provide the appropriate support and resources to our students with diverse abilities to meet individual educational needs and remove barriers to learning.

I am so happy to be at Stedman again this year and to continue building relationships and collaborating with our wonderful scholars, families, and staff!

Samantha Sims (.5 Intervention & MTSS/.5 Senior Team Lead) – samantha_sims@dpsk12.net

I have been teaching for 267 years in bilingual settings in both general and special education in Arizona, Mexico, and Colorado. I coach learners of all ages in setting goals and using precise progress monitoring so they can reach them! Some of my favorite teaching tools are direct instruction, fluency timings, and precision teaching. I also love spending time with my family (cooking and eating) and with my animals.

Scott Fields, Mild Moderate Teacher (.5) – scott_fields14@dpsk12.net

They call me Mr Scott. This is my 4th year at Stedman and I’m glad to be joining the SPED team this year. I’m originally from South Florida but came to Colorado to go to school in Boulder. I have 2 daughters, a recent graduate of Stedman and a current 3rd grader. I also act as the schools Wellness Champion, hoping to help keep the staffs’ mind, body, souls, and wallets healthy. When I’m not at Stedman, I enjoy playing, coaching, and officiating lacrosse, river and ocean surfing, playing disc golf, snowboarding, hiking, biking, pickleball, gaming and anything else that keeps me busy. There’s not a lot I don’t like except coffee, dill pickles and olives. #skobuffs

Stephanie Ludwig, Social Worker – stephanie_ludwig@dpsk12.net

Hello! I’m Ms. Stephanie, your school social worker. My job is to help nourish mental health at Stedman and support all children. I live in Park Hill with my husband Steve and my children, a kindergartener at Stedman and a senior at East (in bowling, they call that a 7-10 split). I’m a big animal lover, and have a pet dog, five chickens, a rabbit and a horse named Rory. I also love wading in rivers, walking in forests and lying in hammocks. I previously worked as a school social worker for over ten years in California, and then in private practice where I specialized in treating children and adults with ADHD. I am passionate about making sure all kids know and appreciate their own strengths, especially those who are neurodivergent. Please feel free to stop by my office or reach out by phone or email!

Jenn Sill, School Psychologist – jennifer_sill@dpsk12.net

Hello! My name is Jenn Sill and I am Stedman’s School Psychologist. I completed my internship at Stedman during the 2019-2020 school year and graduated with a doctorate in School Psychology (PsyD) in May of 2020 from the University of Colorado Denver. I currently live in the Park Hill neighborhood with my husband and two young children (1 boy and 1 girl). During our free time, we love to walk around the neighborhood, play board games, and eat lots of yummy food while watching the Green Bay Packers. I am so excited to return this school year and to continue building relationships with the Stedman community!

Rhonda Lee, Restorative Justice Coordinator – rhonda_lee@dpsk12.net

My name is Rhonda D. Lee and I’m the new secretary at Stedman Elementary. I started at Stedman in 2013 as a part of the cafeteria team but I always knew that I had more to offer. I’ve worked with children as a cheerleading coach, managed a beauty school and I have two beautiful daughters of my own. In my spare time I enjoy dancing, walks, and drawing. I’m glad I have the opportunity be a part of the Stedman front office team. GO STEDMAN KNIGHTS!!!!!

Megan Walsh, English Language Development – megan_walsh@dpsk12.net

My name is Megan Walsh and this is my 6th year at Stedman! I am currently the ELD teacher with over a decade of teaching experience and a Master’s degree with Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Education. I was born and raised in Denver and attended DPS schools up until high school. Upon graduating from CSU, I started my teaching career in New Orleans. It was there where I learned about the atrocious disparates in the educational system and have since worked in helping to ensure all students receive a worthy education. I have two young sons who keep me very busy! With my husband, we enjoy being outside, visiting museums, exploring new places, baking…and reading!