Crystal Apple and Teacher of the Year Awarded at Cherry Creek

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Chelsie is described by her peers as a dedicated professional who loves to teach! Those that work with Chelsie praise her for being a leader that works hard to support the kindergarten team. She is willing to share ideas with her team and is helpful in keeping the kindergarten teachers working as a team. She takes time to do extra work to generate new and creative teaching ideas which she willingly shares. Chelsie spent a lot of time last summer helping a new kindergarten teacher with setting up her classroom. “Chelsie is the kindest, sweetest teacher. She is so kind, patient and caring to her students. She teaches them so many fun things in creative ways!” shared one of her teammates. “I believe it takes a special person to teach kindergarten and Chelsie is it!” stated another teacher. Chelsie has been teaching for seven years.

Stephanie is dedicated to helping her students succeed and her love for teaching shows. "Stephanie is always looking for ways to improve her lessons and units. She focuses on making sure every student succeeds. She is always willing to put in extra hours at home so that she is more prepared and ready to meet the needs of her students." Another teacher shared that " Stephanie is always trying to find new ways to teacher her students and help collaborate with all of sixth grade. She is always the first to implement new things given form in-service." Stephanie is very organized and on top of things. She is also cool and collected when dealing with problems. She has been teaching for six years and has taken the time to earn her Masters Degree with additional endorsements during that time.