Second Grade
Lori Miller - I have been teaching for 9 years, all of them at Riffenburgh! After a year teaching Kindergarten, I was the Literacy teacher for 8 years (reading is one of my passions). Always open to change and new challenges, I am so excited to now be the second grade classroom. I have a Masters Degree in Elementary Education. I tell people teaching is the most difficult job I have ever had, but also by far the most rewarding. I love teaching! I believe all students can learn. My job is to support and guide them on their journey, knowing that this looks different for every student. My husband and I have a teenage daughter and son. We enjoy traveling and hiking as a family. I also love to read, cook, and do puzzles.
Wendy Sawyer - I have been teaching for 25 years, 23 of those years have been at Riffenburgh. I have a Bachelor of Science in elementary education and special education. I have taught kindergarten, literacy, first grade and second grade. I enjoy teaching because I love seeing the excitement my students show when they are sucessful. It is fun to be a part of that learning. I want my students to continue to love learning. My husband and I have two daughters. Both are presently away at colleges in the Midwest. During my free time I lenjoy skiing, biking, and reading.
About our class!
This will be our fifth year in participating in the Paws for Tales reading program! Volunteers and their specially-trained dogs come into the classroom and have the children read to their dogs. These dogs have been through various training programs including Delta Society, Therapy Dogs Inc., and Guide Dogs for the Blind (career change and retired guide dogs). They have been socialized with other dogs, children, and adults and have been a part of reading programs for five years. The second grade classes are looking forward to reading to these special dogs.
News!
Events!
We welcome storyteller Mrs. Hazel Krantz to second grade. She is a volunteer with the Larimer County Spellbinders Oral Storytellers and will be weaving her magical tales once a month in each second grade classroom.
