Mrs. Mulfordterri.mulford@bvsd.org
Educational Background:BS - Northern State University - S.DakotaMS - University of N.Dakota - Grand ForksK-5 Classroom Endorsement - Regis University
Teaching Experience:I am starting my 30th year in public education. I worked as a speech and language specialist for 19 years and I am now beginning my 11th year in 3rd grade. I have worked at LES since 1991. I spent my first 7 years in speech and language and the past ten 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 Dr. Hultgren's excellent leadership.
Mrs. Henriksonbridget.henrikson@bvsd.org
Background:BS in Elementary and Special Education at Northern State University, SD
I’ve taught special education in Fort Collins for 2 years.
Special Interests:This is my first year at Lafayette Elementary. I enjoy playing piano, hiking, skiing, reading, and kayaking.
What was your most memorable summer adventure?My most memorable summer activity was getting married and going to Costa Rica!
Mrs. Ricejean.rice@bvsd.org
Background:BA-El Ed & History, Avila University -Kansas City, MOMA-Curriculum, University of Colorado -Boulder
Teaching Experience:30 years as an elementary teacher and literacy specialist. 18 of those years have been at LES in Literacy and 3rd grade.
Hobbies & personal interests:Reading, cooking and tennis.
What do you enjoy most about teaching?The children.
This is a final year for me. I am feeling very "bittersweet".