First Grade
Welcome to the First 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 First Grade Staff. . .
Maureen Carlson - 720 685 5300 
Education:
- B.A. in Elementary Education - University of Northern Colorado, Currently pursuing M.A. in Instruction and Curriculum in the Content Areas with an emphasis in Literacy through CU Boulder
Why I want to be at West Ridge:
- I love kids! There is no other place I would rather be than in a classroom with students guiding and teaching them along the way to becoming lifelong learners. West Ridge is wonderful school with knowledgeable and caring staff and students, I am lucky to be here
Julie Kennison - 720 685 5300 
Education:
- B.A. in Elementary Education - University of Northern Colorado, M.S. in Elementary Reading and Literacy - Walden University
- I'm thrilled to work with a staff who has the same visions and goals as I do, meaning we will be dedicated and focused on student achievement and developing them into productive learners. It will be an exciting challenge opening a school, establishing a positive learning environment where students feel welcome and safe. I look forward to getting to know all students and their families!
Why I want to be at West Ridge:
Lori Sieben - 720 685 5300 
Education:
- B.A. Western State College, M.A. Lesley University
- I am so happy to be chosen to have the experience of opening a new school. I look forward to the challenges of working with this great teaching staff and this community.
Why I want to be at West Ridge:
Sonia Wheatlake - 720 685 5300 
Education:
- B.A. in Early Childhood Education -Metropolitan State College of Denver
- What a wonderful experience to be apart of opening West Ridge Elementary! I am excited about working with such a talented and enthusiastic staff. I am very passionate about teaching, not only do I want my students to learn but I want to inspire them to LOVE learning. This is going to be a great year!