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3rd Grade
Blue Spruce Classroom
Ms. Stacey
Embarking on my 2nd year of teaching 4th grade at TJS fills me with pure excitement! While I've called Durango home for the past 5 years, my roots stretch across Austin, TX, Colorado Springs, and Rio Rancho, NM. While holding a B.S. in elementary education from Fort Lewis College, I not only honed my teaching skills but also led the cheer team as a member and captain for 3 years. I continued my 13th year of cheerleading as coach of the FLC cheer team but am now on a "hiatus" to spend more time fishing, camping, paddleboarding, snowboarding, mountain biking, and baking for my students and friends! With every experience I embrace, I bring that same energy into my teaching, fostering an environment where curiosity and growth can flourish. Here's to a year of learning, laughter, and endless exploration together.
I’ve been loving my active life in Durango for the past 13 years, and learning with students as a classroom teacher for 21 years. My talented wife also works at The Juniper School. Helping young people has been a family endeavor for us, and working here is an exciting change! I love free flowing rivers and board sports, and continuously find ways to challenge myself on my snowboard, skateboard, or surfboard. As a lifelong learner, and a nerd with insatiable curiosity, I find teaching to be the perfect challenge and reward for me. I aim to inspire curiosity, develop skills and confidence for our students, and contribute my experience to the phenomenal team that works here. Don’t hesitate to stop in and say hi to the new guy in 5th grade.