Third Grade

Welcome to Third Grade Website!!

The purpose of this website is to keep you in the loop on what is going on in third grade. You will find:

• Contact Information for teachers
• Handouts for assignments
• A calendar of upcoming events and announcements
• Unit Outlines
• Homework Information
• Links to other sites that may help with homework or projects

Introducing your Third Grade Team:

Mrs. Carolan Covington

Educational Background:
BS Political Science with a minor in Sociology
Degree in Education
Teaching Experience:
I am starting my 18th year of teaching.  I started my career in Miami, Florida teaching 3rd grade.  This is my 16th year at LES.  I have previously taught 2nd, 2nd/3rd, 4th and 5th grades at LES.
Hobbies or personal interests:
Family time! I love anything outdoors, but have a special love for the ocean and swimming.  I also enjoy kayaking, camping, traveling with my family, hiking, geocaching, reading and gardening.
What do you enjoy most about teaching?
The kids!  I enjoy learning something new from them everyday...they truly teach me and their energy is contagious.  I also enjoy the partnerships that are formed with parents and families.  Their support is truly amazing.  Thank you to the Lafayette community, staff, and kids...I love teaching at Lafayette Elementary! 

Mrs. Terri Mulford

Educational Background:
BS - Northern State University - S.Dakota
MS - University of N.Dakota - Grand Forks
K-5 Classroom Endorsement - Regis University

Teaching Experience:
I am starting my 31st year in public education.  I worked as a speech and language specialist for 19 years and I am now beginning my 12th year in 3rd grade.  I have worked at LES since 1991.  I spent my first 7 years in speech and language and the past eleven years I have taught 3rd grade.

 Hobbies & Personal interests:
Reading & traveling; walking my dog Saide; weight training.  I enjoy working with the Boulder Valley Education Association as their secretary and as a negotiator.

 What do you enjoy most about teaching?
I enjoy challenging students to meet their potential and motivating them to learn.  I am always so excited to see students grow in their skills and development as the school year progresses.  Working with highly motivated and skilled colleagues is always an enjoyable experience.  I am very excited to continue teaching at LES for another school year under our new principal Stephanie Jackman.

Renee Christofferson

Mrs. Barb Watson
Educational Background:
BSc Hons Environmental Sciences (University of Plymouth U.K. - 1983)
3 years in PhD program in Social Studies - Plymouth 1983-1986
P.G.C.E. College of St Mark and St John - Plymouth 1987
MA and Admin License - CU Denver, 2006

Teaching Experience:
Taught in England 1987 through 1997 - Grades 1 through 6 during that window. (Also stopped briefly to have my sons.)
Joined Boulder Valley School District at Louisville Elementary in 1999, as a sub then part-time in third grade. From 2000 - 2006 taught 5th grade at the same school.
Having gained my administration license I became an Asst. Principal at Eldorado K-8 2006-2009.
I returned to third grade at wonderful Lafayette Elementary in 2009.

Hobbies and Personal Interest:
I love to learn, and read about just about anything from math and science to fantasy and science fiction. I enjoy art in all forms and love to paint when I get a chance. My recent passion is cooking. I love to make meals for my family and share the recipes with my growing adult sons. I have been lucky enough to enjoy many live concerts of my favorite groups and artists since I moved to Colorado, and plan to keep doing more of that. My absolute favorite place to be is by the ocean. Whenever I can I head to the sea.

What do you enjoy most about teaching?
I love interacting with young minds and helping them develop a love of learning - no matter what the subject matter is. I enjoy watching them engage and learn new things and develop as better, stronger human beings. It's great. I love working with a great team and this fabulous community.