Faculty K-6

It is wonderful to see how children grow and develop as learning transforms their lives. 

I love helping each child progress in their academic, motor, social, and language skills.

Every year I get to see the light bulb turn on in my students eyes as I unlock the magic of learning to read.

I especially enjoy being a paraprofessional in preschool and kindergarten, where I love helping create a positive, nurturing environment for young learners.

As a teachers' aide, I'm excited to support students, help them build confindence, and create a positive environment .

One of my favorite parts of teaching is watching each child’s unique personality emerge and develop throughout the year. 

I adore children am passionate about literacy instruction!  I strive to foster a warm classroom environment that is engaging, challenging and creative. 

My passion is being part of the emotional, social, and academic growth of the students I have the privilege of working with year after year.

 I also enjoy reading, watching movies, and traveling the world to experience cultures and going on adventures!

 I am passionate about teaching children and want them to love learning.

I am passionate about working with children and supporting them as they learn, grow, and discover their strengths.

I love to learn new things about anything.

I love helping young minds explore, seeing their daily growth, and inspiring them to love learning every single day.

I had been a teacher for 14 years, mostly in preschool and have a  Bachelor's in Preschool Ed, and a Master's in Montessori Education. 

I absolutely love teaching, especially here at Summit, where it feels like we are a family!

 My passion is teaching and helping kids learn they can be successful.

I strive to create a welcoming classroom environment where all cultures are valued and respected, helping students feel safe and included.

 I love learning so much that I can spend hours researching, reading, and listening about many random topics that interest me.

I love seeing children learn and grow, especially when they see their growth themselves and get excited about how far they have come!

I love to be at Summit Academy. I like to workout, hike, and spend time with my family.     

I love to see the lightbulb that goes off when a student finally understands what's being taught.

I love supporting students, helping them grow, and creating a fun and positive learning environment!

I believe in meeting students where they are at whether they are high or low they all deserve to be challenged.

The Summit family is amazing at supporting one another and encouraging everyone to continue learning and growing.

I like to teach and motivate my students to always improve themselves.

I believe every child deserves to feel valued, supported, and inspired to become a lifelong learner.

I love to watch and guide the kids to grow in the learning of a new language.

Nothing fulfills me more  than sharing the excitement of learning and growing with children every day.

I'm super passionate about working with kids and having opportunities to grow.

I love working with children and the teachers.

I love to learn so anytime an opportunity comes up to take classes I’m always in.  My goal is to pass this love of knowledge on to my students.

Just like the bison, I think it is important to never give up and to protect those around me.

Growing up in a bilingual community taught me the value of speaking more than one language.

In my classroom, I emphasize support, growth, confidence, creativity, and fun.

I believe every child deserves a fair chance to thrive in every environment they are introduced to. 

My passion, dedication, and love for teaching have been fundamental pillars throughout my career.

School has been such huge part of my life as my children have grown. 

I love watching kids grow and learn and being able to assist them in that process.

I love helping my students learn and seeing how proud they are of themselves when mastering a new concept.

I have been teaching at Summit since 2019 and I love it!

Teaching in the DLI Spanish program allows me to share the joy of language, culture, and discovery.

 I love helping students build confidence, become independent learners, and discover their unique strengths and talents.

My experience with Summit Academy stands out as one of the most interesting of my professional career and my life.

I'm passionate about supporting children in their learning and growth mindsets, and love seeing kids feeling proud of their efforts.  

One of my favorite parts of working for Summit for so many years is getting multiple students from the same families.

I enjoy watching them learn and ask questions about the world around them. I think this is why I LOVE teaching so much, working with amazing students!

I believe that learning a second language opens doors to new opportunities and helps children develop confidence, empathy, and a global perspective.

My main goal is to encourage learning in a fun and approachable way, while maybe learning a thing or two myself.

 I have enjoyed my time being a para for the 6th grade team. I love anything outdoors and loves to play at recess with the kids.

Helping students learn and grow is something I truly enjoy and love doing.

I enjoy helping students engage in the learning process.

I love to create art, learn more about modern day artists and of course masters from the past.  Teaching children of different ages makes my day very enjoyable.  

As the school librarian, I am excited to cultivate a love for reading, which will support and strengthen students in their education and life. To quote Leonardo da Vinci “Learning never exhausts the mind.”

 I love working with the kiddos and have so much fun teaching games and activities that get the kids moving!