Specials Team

Physical Education

Years I have worked in education and at Summit:

• Summit Elementary: 5 Years
• Middle School: 11 Years
• Total Teaching Experience: 16 Years

My favorite things about working with students are:

1)Growing as a PE teacher– Trying new teaching strategies, activities, and ways to reach all students so every child feels successful, included, and excited to participate.

2)Building stronger connections with students and families.

Some interesting facts about me:

I was born in South Korea while my dad was serving overseas.

I’m the cousin of NFL Hall of Famer Curtis Martin.

STEAM Teacher

Years I have worked in education and at Summit:

Years I have worked in education- 10 years 

Years at Summit- 9 years

My favorite things about working with students are:

Two things I am excited about this school year- I am thrilled to launch new interdisciplinary projects that let students merge technology, engineering, and digital art. There is nothing better than watching kids step away from notebooks, get their hands dirty in the makerspace, and turn wild ideas into physical, functional prototypes. I can't wait to guide our students through complex problem-solving this year and watch their faces light up when a tough coding bug is solved, or a structural bridge finally holds.

Some interesting facts about me:

Some Interesting facts about me- I love to ski and snowboard. I love running, dirt biking, and camping. I am a Denver native but I got my teaching degree in Austin, Texas.

Music Teacher

Librarian

Years I have worked in education and at Summit:

I have worked in education and at Summit for eighteen years.

Years I have worked in education and at Summit:

A couple of things I am excited about this school year are having the opportunity to help spark a genuine love of reading in our students and being part of creating a welcoming and engaging space where students can discover their next favorite book, explore new topics, and broaden their curiosity through the resources available in our library.

Some interesting facts about me:

A few interesting facts about me are that I enjoy spending time with my family, and we like to make the most of Colorado's beautiful seasons by enjoying a variety of outdoor activities. Some of my favorite activities include spending time in the mountains, paddleboarding, and attending various sporting events throughout the year.