Mrs. Powell's Classroom

Dear Second Grade families,

            I am very excited about the start of this school year.  As a mother of two young girls (one starting sixth grade and the other starting fifth grade) I know the anxiety of having a new teacher.  Let me try and put you at ease.  I have been teaching in the Cherry Creek School district for a total of thirteen years.  I did four years as a first grade teacher at Dakota Valley Elementary School, and then taught two years of kindergarten at Dakota.  Eight years ago I joined the Coyote Hills family and returned to first grade.  This year will be my fourth year as a second grade teacher, a true dream come true.

Prior to teaching, I received my bachelors from the University of Northern Colorado in Speech Communications with an Emphasis in Elementary Education.  In May of 2009, I graduated from UNC with a masters in Sports Pedagogy.  When I am not teaching I enjoy reading, hiking, and spending time with my new husband, and our family.  This summer we spent many hours at the pool, boating, and traveling in our 5^th wheel (another fun pastime).

While we had a great summer, we are all six ready to get back to school.  I look forward to getting to know you and your children this year.  If you have any questions or concerns throughout the year, please feel free to contact me!    

            Finally, if you could mark your calendars for August 12^th, we will be having a Coyote Hills Night. This will be a time when we talk about school and grade level expectations.

            I look forward to seeing you then,

                                    ~Alissa Powell

apowell10@cherrycreekschools.org

720-886-3958