1st Grade
Meet Your Teachers
Lindsay Givens, 1st Grade Teacher
Lindsay.Givens@dcsdk12.org
Lindsay Givens has been teaching for 25 years, the last 22 years being in Douglas County, the last 16 of them being at Eldorado Elementary teaching kindergarten through third grade. She believes in being a lifelong learner with her degree in Communications from Colorado University, and a Masters Degree in Arts of Education and Learning from Regis University. When not in the classroom, you can find her either camping in the beautiful Colorado mountains, boating on Lake Glendo, WY or Wilson Lake, KS as camping is her therapy. She loves spending her time with friends and family because her "Village" is very important to her.
Sarah Bingaman, 1st Grade Teacher
sbingaman@dcsdk12.org
Sarah Bingaman is excited to be joining the Eldorado Elementary team as a 1st grade teacher. Originally from Michigan, she recently graduated from the University of Colorado – Boulder with a degree in Elementary Education and an endorsement in Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education. Over the past six years, Sarah has worked with children ages 5–15 in a variety of roles—from day camp counselor to student teacher.
Her teaching experience includes a Kindergarten practicum, student teaching in 2nd grade, and working as both a substitute teacher and a Special Education paraeducator in an Intensive Learning Classroom at Ryan Elementary in Lafayette.
Sarah believes that strong relationships and a supportive classroom community are the foundation of great teaching. She is committed to creating an environment where students feel safe, valued, and confident to take risks as they grow academically, socially, and emotionally. She is passionate about teaching and learning and looks forward to sharing that passion with her 1st grade students and their families.
Johnna Clavadetscher, 1st Grade Teacher
johnna.clavadetscher@dcsdk12.org
Johnna Clavadetscher will be entering her third year as a First Grade teacher at Eldorado Elementary. Prior to teaching in First Grade, Johnna worked in special education as a School Psychologist for 10 years. She graduated from Adams State College with a degree in Elementary Education in 2006 and from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in School Psychology in 2011. In her spare time, Johnna enjoys spending time with family, going outdoors and practicing yoga. She is so excited to head into the 24-25 school year to foster new relationships and fun experiences with her students!