Contact Mrs. Marcus: kelly.marcus@bvsd.org

I am a Colorado native, born in Grand Junction and raised in Louisville. I love the community in the Louisville/Superior area; I consider this my “home town”. However, now live in Thornton with my husband, Aaron, and our three dogs, Caddie, Duke, and Lucia.

At the age of sixteen, I began to work for an after-school program though the YMCA. I worked there for four years. In those four years I fell in love with teaching, I knew from that point on I wanted to be a teacher. I have been teaching third grade at Superior Elementary since 2004. I was a student teacher in third grade here at SES, then was able to continue here as a third grade teacher.

I am a huge Buffs fan because I received my BA at the University of Colorado with a major in Spanish and a minor in Ethnic Studies. I have also lived in Mexico and worked very close with many Spanish programs. At the same time, I received my Elementary Teaching license from CU. After completing my undergraduate studies, I continued my education and earned a masters degree in Elementary Education in 2006.

Outside of school I love to travel, hike, and garden. I love all the flowers in my yard. Unfortunately, my dogs do too. My most recent project is starting a vegetable garden. Wish me luck!!!

Third grade is such a great year. Not only do I get to see the students grow physically, but academically too. I love to teach independence, responsibility, and SCIENCE! In third grade we have to opportunity to study my two favorite things-human body and space.

A Few Fun Facts and Favorites:

Zodiac Sign:
Favorite TV shows:	American Idol & Any Reality Show
Favorite teacher:	Carolyn McKinney & Penny Scott-Oliver (CU teachers)
Favorite numbers:	3 & 9
Favorite authors:	Many! I love all books
Favorite food:	Mexican
Favorite movie:	Grease & Walk the Line (I love Johnny Cash)
Favorite board game:	Trivial Pursuit
Favorite singers:	Johnny Cash, Madonna, and Garth Brooks
Favorite hot drink:	Starbucks Decaf Carmel Macchiato
Favorite actors:	Joaquin Phoenix & Reese Witherspoon
Favorite vacation spot:	Anywhere! I love to travel!
Favorite color:	pink
Favorite dessert:	Any sour candies
Favorite animals:	Dogs, Dogs, Dogs
Favorite holiday:	Birthdays (we all get our own special day)