Becky Escamilla , Principal

2008 Pine Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Telephone: 303.442.2282
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Mackenzie Holland
Sally Hofmockel

Mackenzie Holland - Email Me

Teaching

Background

My experience includes teaching 2nd grade in Massachusetts, talented and gifted students of all ages in Denver, and implementing whole-child education here in Boulder. I am looking forward to bringing everything I have learned from these varied experiences to Whittier this year, as I learn about 3rd graders and the IB program! I recently completed my ESL endorsement and have my Masters in Bilingual and Multicultural Education.

Strengths

and

Interests

Outside of school I enjoy singing, playing the piano, cooking, and playing soccer and softball. I am originally from Oregon, so I also enjoy visiting the Oregon coast and my family in Portland at least once a year.

Teaming

Approach

Partners with Cecilia for planning, IB, reading groups and math. LOVE to team teach.

Cecilia Miles - Email Me

Teaching

Background

My experience includes teaching refugee newcomer students in Denver, Colorado as well as foreign volunteer teaching in Tanzania and Mexico. My master’s degree is in multicultural and bilingual education with an emphasis in linguistically diverse education, which is a fancy way of saying that I have obtained an ESL endorsement.  I am looking forward to becoming reacquainted with Whittier and the IB program, as I was a student teacher with Cathy Hill in the 2nd grade in 2007.

Strengths

and

Interests

I believe my strengths are in my love and desire to inquire and learn.  When I set my mind to something, I make it happen.  My current focus is on applying everything that I have gained thus far in my teaching career to my new position working with 3rd graders and the IB program. 

Outside of school, I love to spend time with my partner (Matt) and our two dogs (Benny & Zuri).  I also enjoy spending time with my family, here in Boulder and at home in Michigan.  Lastly, I am an active person who loves yoga and downhill skiing!

Teaming

Approach

Mackenzie and I are going to make a PERFECT team!  We support one another in all content areas, especially in math, inquiry, and reading.  We provide flexible math and reading groups across the 3rd grade to allow us to focus instruction on what the students need.