Special Education

Elizabeth Hendrick

Special Education Teacher
elizabeth_hendrick@dpsk12.net
720-424-8740

About Me:

This is my 5th year teaching at Colfax and my 13th year in special education. I love to foster learning in little ones, and see the joy that happens in students when ‘things click.’ I thrive off the relationships I build with the families and other teachers in my school community. I believe it truly takes a village, and for that reason I value the community we have here at Colfax!

Classroom Wish List:

Any and all school supplies, classroom read aloud books

 

Chelsea Mohr

Special Education Teacher
chelsea_mohr@dpsk12.net

ABOUT ME:

I have been a special education teacher since 2018, and have had the opportunity to teach at many different schools in the Denver area. I love special education because I can form connections with students that help them feel more comfortable and confident at school. Collaborating often with other teachers, staff, and families is another reason that I love special education. The West Colfax neighborhood is important to me and I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to be a part of the community!

Kellie Pinckney

Special Education Teacher
kellie_pinckney@dpsk12.net

About Me:

I have been teaching in Denver Public Schools for 23 years. This will be my 14th year as a special education teacher. I have two masters degrees and many years experience with teaching literacy and math. I look forward to meeting, learning, and growing with your students.

When I am not teaching, I enjoy time with family. I enjoy the outdoors, hiking, cooking, vacationing and exploring new places.

Brenda Rivas

Parent-Family Liaison/ Special Ed Para
Brenda_Rivas@dpsk12.net

About me:

Hello, my name is Brenda Rivas and I am from Cd. Juárez Chihuahua Mexico, border with El Paso Texas. I am in my 4th year working as a special education aide and family liaison contact. But it is my ninth year being part of the Colfax Elementary community. I love spending time with my family and learning new things. I love working in Colfax because it is a very close-knit and hard-working community. I am very proud to be part of the Colfax family.

Sobre mi:

Hola, mi nombre es Brenda Rivas y soy de Cd. Juárez Chihuahua Mexico frontera con El Paso Texas. Estoy en mi 4to año trabajando como ayudante en educación especial y contacto de enlace familiar. Pero es mi noveno año siendo parte de la comunidad de la primaria Colfax.Me encanta pasar tiempo con mi familia y aprender cosas nuevas. Me encanta trabajar en Colfax porque es una comunidad muy unida y trabajadora. Estoy muy orgullosa de ser parte de la familia de Colfax.

Karen Wagner

Gifted and Talented Teacher
Karen_Wagner@dpsk12.net

About Me:

This is my 5th year at Colfax supporting our Gifted and Talented students.  I have worked in gifted education since 2007, and love challenging students to reach their full potential and recognize their strengths. My first experience teaching was in a small town near Nagoya, Japan, where I lived for 2 years. I love traveling to other countries, learning new languages, experiencing new cultures, and learning how to cook traditional food from various countries. I also really enjoy being active outdoors. At home I love spending time with my husband, my two sons, and my kitten. My sons are entering 1st and 5th grade. Yo hablo español.

Este es mi quinto año en Colfax apoyando a nuestros estudiantes dotados y talentosos. He trabajado en educación para superdotados desde 2007 y me encanta desafiar a los estudiantes para que alcancen su máximo potencial y reconozcan sus fortalezas. Mi primera experiencia enseñando fue en un pequeño pueblo cerca de Nagoya, Japón, donde viví durante 2 años. Me encanta viajar a otros países, aprender nuevos idiomas, experimentar nuevas culturas y aprender a cocinar comida tradicional de varios países. También disfruto mucho estar activo al aire libre. En casa me encanta pasar tiempo con mi esposo, mis dos hijos y mi gatito. Mis hijos están en 1° y 5° grado. Yo hablo español.

Classroom Wish List:

Colorful Sharpies, marbles