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3rd Grade Literacy Teacher
Jessica_Garcia3@dpsk12.net
As a young child, I had difficult circumstances I had to overcome when my father committed suicide when I was 8 years old. Having received an abundance of help from others, I knew I wanted to spend my days helping others overcome their adversity. I started my journey getting my Bachelor’s in Social Work and worked for the Phoenix Fire Department as a Trauma Response Team Member.
I got an opportunity to join Teach for America and move to the island of Hawai’i and teach at a Hawaiian Charter School. I spent 2 years there, learning the language, teaching elementary school and immersing myself in the culture. My school now, is unfortunately under lava, but the memories are still fond in my heart. I moved to Denver after and have been working with Denver Public Schools for 10 years and have spent 9 of those as a Colfax Tiger!
I am a mom of 4, ranging from 3 years old to 26 years old and 3 granddaughters. When I am not working I am in full mom mode; swim lessons, bike rides, days at the park, endless amounts of family celebrations and the occasional rest and relaxation at home with a good movie and some snuggles.
Classroom Wish List:
Sharpies, post its, dry erase markers
3rd Grade ELA-S Literacy Teacher
JULIAN_JAIMESSOLER@dpsk12.net
My full name is Julián Eduardo Jaimes Soler, but everybody calls me Señor Julián. I am from Bucaramanga, a city located in the northeast of Colombia (South America). I have been teaching for almost twenty years. Before joining the Colfax family, I taught in a dual language school in North Carolina for five years and I also worked in a Dual Language School in St. Louis (Missouri) for one year. Since the time I began teaching in North Carolina, I fell in love with Dual Language and Bilingual Education. Also, I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and in May 2020 I obtained a master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speaking of Other Languages). I am very excited to have your son as part of our classroom this year!
Mi nombre completo es Julián Eduardo Jaimes Soler, pero me pueden llamar el Sr. Julian. Soy de Bucaramanga, una ciudad ubicada en el noreste de Colombia en Sudamérica. Llevo casi veinte años enseñando. Antes de unirme a la familia Colfax, enseñé en una escuela dual en Carolina del Norte durante cinco años y también enseñé en una escuela dual en St. Louis (Missouri). Tengo una licenciatura en Educación Primaria y en Mayo del 2020 obtuve un título de maestría en TESOL (Enseñanza del inglés como segunda lengua). Estoy muy emocionado de tener a tu hijo(a) en nuestro salón este año escolar.
3rd Grade Math Teacher
allison_tuxhorn@dpsk12.net
My name is Allison Mulato, at Colfax I teach second and third grade math, science and social studies. This is my twelfth year teaching. I consider myself a life-long learner and I hope to inspire my students to be as well. I have a bachelor’s is in Elementary Education, and a master’s in teaching English as a second language. I specialize in teaching math, which I have taught second-fifth grade.
When I am not teaching, I love to visit new places, eat good food, and spend time with my family and friends. I have a wonderful husband, daughter, and son whom I love to spend as much time with as possible.
I am excited for all The fun we will have learning together this school year!
3rd Grade ELA-S Math Teacher
joseline_resendez@dpsk12.net
Hello! My name is Joseline Reséndez. My family is from Durango, Mexico, and I was born in Chicago. We moved to Colorado in 1998, and this beautiful state has been my home ever since. This is my ninth year as a teacher with Denver Public Schools.
My goal this year is for your child to discover and strengthen their growth mindset, believing in their ability to achieve any goal they set for themselves. I want each student to recognize the incredible potential they have—not only to learn, but also to grow into kind, respectful, and confident individuals.
¡Hola! Mi nombre es Joseline Reséndez. Mi familia es originaria de Durango, México, y yo nací en Chicago. Nos mudamos a Colorado en 1998, y desde entonces este hermoso estado ha sido mi hogar. Este es mi noveno año como maestra en las Escuelas Públicas de Denver.
Mi meta este año es que su hijo/a descubra y fortalezca su mentalidad de crecimiento, creyendo en su capacidad para alcanzar cualquier meta que se proponga. Quiero que cada estudiante reconozca el gran potencial que lleva dentro, no solo para aprender, sino también para convertirse en una persona amable, respetuosa y segura de sí misma.