Kindergarten
Teachers
Christine Kern, Kindergarten Teacher
christine.kern@dcsdk12.org
Christine Kern has been working in Douglas County School District for twenty-four years. She worked as a Kindergarten Educational Assistant, a Kindergarten Enrichment teacher and now is a Kindergarten teacher at Eldorado Elementary. In 2008, she earned a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies/Literacy and Teacher certification from Adams State University. At Eldorado, she is a teacher representative for the Building Leadership Team. She is inspired to create a positive, warm and caring learning environment that establishes lifelong learners.
Leah Allred, Kindergarten Teacher
lallred1@dcsdk12.org
Leah Allred is a Kindergarten teacher at Eldorado Elementary School. This is her first year teaching in the classroom, but her 3rd year at Eldorado and 9th year as part of the Eldorado community. Leah grew up in West Virginia and New Mexico. She earned her bachelor’s degree at New Mexico State University and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Elementary Education. Leah has lived in Highlands Ranch for 8 years with her husband and 4 sons. She is committed to ensuring every child receives the education they deserve. Leah works hard to create a safe, creative, curious, collaborative, empathetic, and inclusive environment in her classroom. She believes in building a strong academic foundation that will benefit her students throughout their lives.
Krisie Hamilton, Kindergarten Teacher
krisie.hamilton@dcsdk12.org
Krisie has taught for twenty three years at Eldorado Elementary School, opening it with many of the beloved teachers who are still here today. Krisie has extensive training in Gifted and Talented learning, Early Childhood Education and Guided Reading. She is so very glad to be working in her "home school" with so many familiar staff and community members giving lots of hugs.
Diana Szymczak, Kindergarten Educational Assistant
dszymczak@dcsdk12.org