Kindergarten
Welcome to the Kindergarten Staff at West Ridge Elementary!
Getting to know the Kindergarten Staff. . .
Bette Nelson - 720 685 5300 
Education:
- University of Northern Iowa, Iowa Wesleyan College
- BA Elementary Education 1997
- It is so exciting to be part of the team that opens a new school. I feel that as a kindergarten teacher I am in on the “ground floor” of establishing attitudes and feelings about school as a safe and welcoming environment. Opening West Ridge will give me the opportunity to do that for all students. It will mean having the responsibility to help set guidelines and expectations that will influence student behaviors and performance. I am looking forward to the “bonding” that will occur between parents, students, and staff as we work toward the common goal of making West Ridge Elementary one of Brighton’s best!
Why I want to be at West Ridge:
Karen Pieker - 720 685 5300 
Education:
- BA from the University of Richmond, VA, Masters from Lesley College in Creative Arts in the curriculum
- I am excited about opening a new school within the district. I will now spend less time driving in my car and more time with my two children and husband. I am excited about opening a new school within the district. I will now spend less time driving in my car and more time with my two children and husband.
