Joined FRCS in August 1998
Full-time Kindergarten Teacher
Credentials & Contact
Education & Certifications
BA in English and History with a minor in Education from Regis University
Colorado State Professional Teaching License
ACSI Teaching License
Awards
Summa Cum Laude, Regis University, 1985
Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society
George Louis Creamer Memorial Award for Excellence in History, 1985
Colorado Scholars Scholarship Recipient
Colorado Outward Bound Alumna
Publications
Article published in the 2014 edition of Encountering the World of Islam under the pen name Joelle Wall
I love being able to share my love for Jesus Christ with the children and families here. I am able to integrate biblical truth in all subject areas and contribute to the building of His Kingdom.
Five books, other than the Bible, that have impacted my faith or career.
- What’s So Amazing About Grace? by Philip Yancey
- Shattered Dreams by Larry Crabb
- Ruthless Trust by Brennan Manning
- The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
- One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
I have been married to my husband Dean for 32 years and have three adult children: Katherine, Mitchell, and Nathaniel. I love to spend time in the mountains hiking, fishing, and enjoying the beauty of God’s creation. I am a voracious reader and am usually reading two or three books at the same time. I have a ministry to International students and have hosted over 160 students from all over the world in my home. I am currently involved in a weekly Bible study with Muslim students. My favorite thing to do is spend time with my family. I attend WaterStone Community Church.
For the last 17 years, I have kept journals of some of the hilarious things my kindergarten students have said. Each year at kindergarten graduation, I publish an “Overheard in Kindergarten…” for the parents and families. Someday, when I retire, I plan to write a book including some of these sayings. I love my job here at FRCS where the children keep my smiling and laughing!