Hello, I’m Belle Newman and I am the ECE-PreK teacher here at Park Hill. I have been teaching for 12 years in DPS and I came here to Park Hill Elementary in the fall of 2017.I have lived just across the blvd for 21 years with both of my children graduating from East High. My goal as an educator is to provide a loving, safe, and respectful environment for all students and their families. I believe that all cultures, life experiences, identities, and belief systems should be honored and cherished. I teach the whole child and understand that social-emotional learning is just as important as 1,2,3s and A,B,Cs. I am honored to and love teaching in such a wonderful and caring school community.

Hello! I have been in education for 6 years with two of them being a teacher at Park Hill. Before moving back to Colorado, I had been working in outdoor education working with students on recreation skills like backcountry skiing, rock climbing, and more. My classroom works off of a mutual love and respect for learning, with a focus on positive relationship building each day. My favorite part about teaching is being present for the tremendous growth in which our students go through in their academic careers and personal lives; they bring such creativity and light to every interaction and it is genuinely inspiring. Outside of school you will mostly find me playing in the mountains and rivers with my dog, cooking, or going to shows. I am so grateful to be a teacher at PH and have the opportunity to work with such wonderful families and their students. 

This is my 29th year in education.

Came to Park Hill in 1999 (hahahahaha whoa!)

Favorite subject to teach is writing

PHE is my home away from home, like a family to me

Favorite thing about Kindergarten is watching them bloom into lifelong learners

I love to spend time with my family, sail, play tennis, and travel.

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I recently started teaching at Park Hill this school year and love the community and families I serve already! I have been in education in various forms (Autism consultant, 1st and 3rd grade teacher, paraeducator, and preschool teacher) for about 8 years. I was born and raised in California and my family and I have been in Colorado since 2016. My favorite part about teaching is the relationships I build with students and watching their confidence and skills grow throughout the year. Outside of school, my husband, dog and 2 children enjoy camping, watching movies, and going to dinner.

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This will be my third year teaching, all of which have been at Park Hill! 

My favorite part of my job is spending my days with my students and seeing the joy of their learning. I also love making memories as a class to cherish forever. 

Outside of school I love to spend time with my husband and son. We usually spend our weekends outdoors - hiking, camping, rock climbing, or skiing! 

​Hello! Let's get the burning question out of the way first: I'm 6'7" and yes, I played basketball in high school! Beyond that, I have been teaching first grade at Park Hill since 2010. My talents (if you ask my first graders) are shooting dried up markers in the trash can from across the room, touching the ceiling, punting a soccer ball to the clouds, and (most importantly) being the tallest person in the school. I am so fortunate to work at such a great school with such amazing, supportive families and staff! When I'm not shooting markers into trash cans I can be found hanging out with my family, writing music, playing basketball, working out, and eating Lamar's donuts (in no particular order).

Years in Education: 18

Year started at Park Hill: 2007

I am excited to join the 1st grade team!

I love skiing, walking my dog, and hanging out with my family!

Hi, I am Holly Bauchert. I have been teaching for 2 years and have been at Park Hill that whole time! I even did my student teaching here as well in 3rd grade. I really love being a part of a strong community and something I deeply love about this job is seeing the growth kids have from the start to end and having the opportunity to learn from them as well! Kids bring such a pure joy with them that is so special to be around.

Some things I enjoy doing outside of school are really anything outdoors. I enjoy camping. biking, climbing, hanging out with family and friends. I am so excited and grateful to have the opportunity to teach here at Park Hill!

This is my 13th year teaching, and my 8th year at Park Hill, I started in 2015. I enjoy working with children and seeing the world through their eyes; they are curious, enthusiastic, and confident. I have a passion for children's literature and believe there is a picture book for anything and everything. I love bringing books to life for my students.  Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my husband Daniel and our son George. My hobbies include cooking, hiking, and traveling. I love trying new things and saying "yes" whenever possible!

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I have been teaching in DPS for 20 years and this is my fifth year at Park Hill.  Teaching has been my passion ever since I was a kid.  I love watching the students grow as learners, foster deep and meaningful connections, and maintain a sense of community as we grow together. When I'm not teaching, traveling and getting outdoors are some of the things that I value and try to do as much as possible. I also enjoy camping, hiking, attending music festivals, and spending time with my 3 kids and dogs. 

I have over 20 years of experience in education.  I started at Park Hill as a paraprofessional in 2002 and held that position for two years.  Then went to get my teaching license, taught for 10 years in Aurora, and then finally came "home" to Park Hill Elementary in 2015.I love working at this school.  I live in the neighborhood and get excited to be a part of this amazing community.  I'm a member of our amazing PTSA, too.  My favorite part of my job is creating meaningful and trusting relationships with our students.  Also, I always tell the kids that if I didn't make them laugh that day, then I didn't my job. Before teaching I had a 15-year career in the music business.  I worked in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New Jersey and Colorado as a publicist, marketing, artist relations, talent buyer, radio DJ, and concert promotion. Music will always be a big part of my life.  I am in a rock and roll choir, and I love to go to as many concerts as I can around Colorado. In the late 1990s,  I was also able to be a stay-at-home mom (who somehow never stayed at home) to my son (now 25) who attended Park Hill, Polaris, Morey, East High, and CU Boulder.

I’m looking forward to a wonderful school year ahead! This is my 24th year teaching and my 12th year at Park Hill. I love being part of this amazing community. My son will be in 7th grade at Bill Roberts this school year. This summer we spent time mountain biking, paddle boarding and taking our pup out for adventures on the many trails near our cabin in Silverthorne. My favorite aspects of teaching are developing positive relationships with students and their families as well as working together to help all students succeed!

I'm Katie Main, this is my 6th year teaching at Park Hill Elementary School.  I teach reading, writing and social studies.  I love seeing students be creative and meet their goals.

Before working in the Denver Public Schools, I was a children's ski instructor in Steamboat Springs, CO. I still love going up to the mountains every chance I can, especially with my dog Libby. 

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I'm Meredith Strumor and this is my 6th year teaching at Park Hill Elementary. I will be teaching math and science this year.

I have been teaching for 13 years and most recently taught 4th grade here at Park Hill.

I love working with students and strive to support them in reaching their goals and aspirations. Outside of school I love to read and travel!

I started teaching in 2019 and will begin my 4th year this school year.  Teaching has so many perks and joys, and I believe that the students can be so inspirational for us as adults. They have creative thoughts, can work hard, and are able to be flexible when needed. I love to teach and live for those "Ah-Ha" moments. The moments in which the learning clicks for the students and they know they have grasped the material. The joy on their faces make it worth it! I love being a part of a close knit community such as Park Hill and find happiness each day I am at the school. One other thing I love is building relationships not only with my current students, but their families and siblings too! Outside of teaching, I love to attend concerts, enjoy arts and crafts, and when the weather is nice, a good little hike to enjoy our beautiful state. I am so happy for another year at Park Hill, and know it will be great!

I love watching students grow and learn in all areas- academically and socially. I enjoy building relationships with students and helping them succeed in the real world.

I have been a teacher for 17 years and have taught 2nd-5th grade. I have been at Park Hill for seven years. Before that I was at Swansea Elementary for two years and started my teaching career at Side Creek Elementary in Aurora for eight years.

I enjoy spending time together with family and friends, Going to the mountains- my family owns a 150+ year old Victorian home in Fairplay that has been written up as one of the most haunted houses in Colorado.  I love to go to concerts and enjoy all types of music!  I garden, crochet, and do diamond painting!

Graduated with a BS in Education/Psy in 1999

Started teaching at Park Hill in 2001

My favorite part of my job is working with such great people and seeing the older kids come back to visit.

I love 9/10-year-olds!!!

Outside of school, I love to snowboard and roller skate.  I'm back on a Derby team!!!

11th year in education, all at PH. Started in 2012

- I love building a classroom community that works and plays well together. I love teaching math and introducing students to new concepts. The staff at PH is fun, silly, and a group of extremely talented, passionate teachers.

- I love that my students from previous years still give me all the hugs and love when they did when they were in my class. These little humans are exactly the reason I come to work every day. 

- I love watching my son and daughter compete in gymnastics, playing with my feisty dog Kane, camping and playing outdoors with my husband, and snowboarding with the whole family! Freshie pow pow bro brah!

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11 years in education/Started at Park Hill in 2017

My favorite subject to teach is math and I am always trying to improve my practice in restorative justice. I love building students' confidence in themselves and building a great classroom community. My favorite part of the job is partnering with my 5th grade team and parents to make sure that every student thrives.

My family and I spend a lot of time in our backyard enjoying the Colorado weather and watching the NFL and scary movies. Also, I recently started playing hockey again and really enjoy playing a round of golf at City Park. 

23 years in education, 4th year at Park Hill, although I also taught for two years here 14 years ago.

Lucky to be working with such an amazing, supportive Park Hill community.  Love building a class that values creativity, critical thinking and inquiry.  Favorite part of my job is getting kids out into the community to see all the amazing opportunities we have in Denver, and Colorado.

Outside of school you will find me hanging out with my family, taking advantage of the Colorado mountains by camping, mountain biking, fishing and hiking.  If not, I'm home reading, cooking or trying somewhere new and delicious for a meal out.

Teaching for 10+ years at Park Hill Elementary continues to fill my soul. With 22 years of education under my belt, I could think of no better place to add to my notches. The families, students, community, and fellow educators make this elementary school the BEST place to work! Whether, working, dancing, collaborating, or actively listening, my students and I fill our days with active learning. Although math tops the charts, I also enjoy teaching reading, writing, and mindfulness. When not teaching I thoroughly enjoy, reading, gardening, traveling, photography, and hanging out with my three awesome kids!

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I have been teaching for 19 years (I was an elementary school classroom teacher before I started teaching Dance and Drama.  My first teaching job was teaching fifth grade in India!)

5th year at Park Hill 

Interests in Teaching:  Dance, Drama, Yoga, Cultural Competence and learning about World Arts and Cultures, Healthy Lifestyle

Favorite part of my job is that I get to teach creativity, storytelling and movement.  I love working at Park Hill.  The staff, students and parent community are just the best!  The building is also beautiful!  I especially love the stage and the auditorium!

Interests outside of school:  East Indian Classical Dance (Odissi), singing, sewing, yoga, being in nature, traveling

• I have been teaching art for 19 years - teaching at Park Hill since 2017.  

• My favorite part of the job is working with kids during studio time, seeing the most magical creations come to life and the joy creating brings to them.    

• Hobbies outside of school:  Painting, sculpture, turning trash into treasure, bike riding, gardening, reading, riding my scooter with my granddaughter, and believe it or not prepping the art room and supplies for the kids.

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This is my 18th year teaching music in the Park Hill neighborhood. I'm very excited to start my seventh year at Park Hill Elementary School and I look forward to creating music with all of you! I am an Orff-Schulwerk certified teacher through the University of Northern Colorado and Metro State University, which means I will teach music in a way that is fun and natural for children.  This approach seamlessly integrates music, movement, drama, speech, play, and collaboration in Music instruction.  My primary instrument is the piano which I studied at Butler University in Indianapolis. My love for the arts goes far beyond music, inspiring my master's degree in arts integration in instruction from Lesley University.  I am a mother of 2 beautiful boys and 2 crazy dogs.  My husband and I enjoy doing fun activities as a family, especially if it involves sports or the mountains.  I'm looking forward to a musical year with all of you!