Fifth Grade
Welcome to the Fifth Grade Staff at West Ridge Elementary
We invite you to read about the people we have hired below. Eventually our website will provide you with links to email addresses, phone extensions, bios, and pictures of the people who will be serving your children.
Getting to know the Fifth Grade Staff. . .
Sara Ratzlaff - 720 685 5300
Education:
- B.A. from Regis University, M.A. from Regis University
- I live in the area and have heard wonderful things about Brighton Schools. I can't wait to get started in a brand new school minutes from home!
Why I want to be at West Ridge:
Julie Schwab - 720 685 5300 
Education:
- Undergraduate studies in Elementary Education----Culver-Stockton College, Canton, Missouri Graduate studies in Educational Administration----University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, Illinois Currently engaged Graduate studies in Multicultural Foundations of Bilingual Education---University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, Colorado
- As a lifelong learner and one who is passionate about education, this is an opportunity for me to continue to grow as an educator and learner. Knowing that I have a small part in the shaping of a child’s future is humbling. It is my responsibility to continually grow and develop in my craft as an educator so that I am giving my students my very best in helping them realize their potential. New learning opportunities, collaborating with expert teachers, partnering with parents and community, and continuing education for personal growth will provide the foundation to make this happen. Through my modeling of lifelong learning and students seeing my passion of learning, I hope to be a part of creating a future generation of students who truly have a passion and hunger for knowledge.