2nd Grade

Leah Allred, 2nd Grade Teacher
lallred1@dcsdk12.org
Second Grade website

This is Leah’s second year as a classroom teacher and her first year teaching 2nd grade. Last year, she taught Kindergarten here at Eldorado. Overall, this is her fourth year at Eldorado and her tenth year as part of the Eldorado community. Leah grew up in both West Virginia and New Mexico. She earned her bachelor’s degree from New Mexico State University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Elementary Education. She has lived in Highlands Ranch for the past eight years with her husband and their four sons. Leah is passionate about making sure every child receives the education they deserve. She works hard to create a classroom environment that is safe, creative, curious, collaborative, empathetic, and inclusive. Her goal is to build a strong academic foundation that will serve her students well throughout their lives.

Emily Romo, 2nd Grade Teacher             
eromo@dcsdk12.org
Second Grade website

This is Mrs. Romo’s sixth year at Eldorado Elementary. She taught Kindergarten for three years and then spent the past two years in 1st grade. This year, she’s excited to begin a new adventure as a 2nd grade teacher! Mrs. Romo graduated from Colorado State University in 2017 with a degree in International Studies. After college, she spent time teaching English in Madrid, Spain. Her experience there sparked a love for teaching, and when she returned to Colorado, she earned her teaching certification and a Master’s degree in Reading Leadership from Western Colorado State University. She’s passionate about building strong, loving relationships with her students and is excited to continue supporting their growth in the classroom.