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Visit my web page here  Position: 7th Grade Language Arts
Education: B.A. in English: Secondary Education, Metropolitan State College of Denver, 2005, M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction: Secondary Literacy with a Reading Endorsement is currently in progress at the University of Colorado at Denver
Bio: With a passion for English as well as a life long goal of becoming a teacher, I quickly made my way through my undergraduate degree with the intention of getting into the classroom as soon as possible. My career began in Aurora Public Schools and I taught 7th grade Language Arts for three years before moving to Powell Middle School. This is my second year in the building and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the outstanding staff and students! In addition to teaching 7th grade Language Arts, I am in the midst of my graduate program at the University of Colorado at Denver. I am also working closely with the Language Arts department as we enhance our teaching with 21st Century learning tools, such as our SMART Boards, document cameras, and classroom sets of Senteo clickers. Throughout my free time, I adore being in the sunshine reading, hiking, and exercising. My husband and I are passionate about traveling, and particularly enjoy warm, tropical destinations as I’ve never met a white sandy beach I haven’t fallen in love with! Together, we also share a passion for cars, specifically finely-tuned German engineering that can hug a mountain curve with more precision than anything I’ve ever experienced!  Position: Accelerated 8th-grade language arts, Traditional 8th-grade language arts, Traditional 7th-grade language arts
Education:
Graduated from Colorado St. University in 1980, degree in secondary English education
Graduated from Grand Canyon University, masters degree in Master of Arts in Teaching
Bio:
I attended Littleton Public Schools K-12, graduating from Arapahoe High School in 1975.
I have 3 incredible daughters who all attend Mesa State College in Grand Junction.
My blond Labrador Ginny is my “4th daughter” at home.
I enjoy cooking, shopping, reruns of old TV shows, classic rock, and B&Bs around the state.
Contact Information: Email: shancock@lps.k12.co.us
Mr. Jason Mair
Visit my web page here  Position: Currently teaching 7th Grade Language Arts & 7th grade PE, and I'm the Wrestling Coach 6th-8th grades
Education: I started my college career at Humboldt State in Northern California. Unfortunately, after the first semester, they dropped the Wrestling program due to Title IX and I transferred to UC Davis, just outside of Sacramento. I went to school there for the next three years, majoring in Child Development, and decided to take a year off to work before finishing my senior year. When that period of my life was over, instead of going back to UC Davis, I chose to stay in my home town of San Jose, where I worked, coached, and went to school at National University. After graduating, I decided to earn my Elementary teaching credential from the University of San Diego. Once that was complete, I worked in the San Diego school system and earned my Single subject teaching credential in English and Social Studies. Once I worked at Powell for five years, I decided to also get a Physical Education credential. Bio: I grew up in San Jose, California, so I am a Cali boy at heart (and in my speech). I met my beautiful wife, Amy on the first day of graduate school. It truly was love at first sight. We moved from San Diego to Highlands Ranch with our daughter, Jenna, in 2004. My son, Robbie, was born in 2005 at Littleton Hospital. Jenna goes to Runyon now and Robbie goes to Hope Montessori. Amy worked at Ames Elementary before it closed. We love to snowboard at Keystone, play with our dog, Charlie Murphy, and wrestle around with our kids. Some people have asked me about my serious affection/addiction to the best football team in the NFL and how that came to be since I am from California. Well, I love the Seattle Seahawks because when I was a kid, my favorite colors were blue and green and this guy was catching long touchdown passes for them, so I thought to myself, "I want to be like Steve Largent when I grow up, too!" I am a tremendously loyal person, and even though they went through a horrendous 20 year losing span, I am still a Seahawks fan to this day. Voice Mail: (303)734-6320
Email: jmair@lps.k12.co.us (The best method to reach me is by email) | | | | | |
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| | | | Mrs. Beth Darnick
 Position: 7th and 8th Grade Mathematics Education: BS from University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point in Elementary Education and Mathematics, MA from University of Colorado – Boulder (CU) in Curriculum and Instruction (mathematics emphasis), PhD in progress from university of Denver (DU) in Curriculum and Instruction (mathematics education). Bio: I am married and have no children yet, but enjoy having two dogs. In my time away from Powell I enjoy camping, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, snowshoeing and exploring new places.  Position: 7th and 8th math
Education: BS and MS in Education from University of Montana-Billings Bio: I am currently in my 36th year of teaching. I have taught at every grade level except kindergarten. Middle school is my favorite!! I have also coached 28 years. I was an assistant coach for volleyball and track and a varsity coach for girls’ basketball. I have three children, Staci, Chad, and Kelli, and two granddaughters, Alyssa and Alexis. My husband, Allen, is a drilling superintendent for an oil company. Contact Information: (Including the best method to reach you). The best way to reach me is through the school e-mail: jparrent@lps.k12.co.us Ms. Chelsea Rogers
Visit my web page here  Position: 7th grade mathematics; Student Council co-sponsor; math department chair
Education: Bachelors’ Degree in Education (with mathematics endorsement) from Montana State University-Bozeman and Masters’ degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment from Walden University Bio: I was born and raised in Casper, WY. I attended Casper College for one year, then moved to Bozeman, MT where I could hike, snowshoe, cross-country ski, camp, and enjoy the outdoors without the wind. I came to the Denver area in January of 2003 to student teach here at Powell. Upon graduation from MSU, I moved to Littleton and began teaching. I have taught 6th grade cluster math for 5 years at Powell, and now am excited to be teaching 7th grade math. I love live music, the outdoors, and relaxing with friends and family. Some might call me an amateur photographer. I enjoy logging my life’s events and memories with my camera. I also love math! Contact Information: voicemail (303)734-6355
Email (best method to reach me during the school day): crogers@lps.k12.co.us | | | | | |
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| | | | Mrs. Sue Emmons  Position: 7th grade Science, Health, P. E. 7 Flight and 8th P.E.
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree= Biology/Chemistry and Art – Wisconsin
Masters of Arts =Middle School Education emphasis Science-U. N. C. Bio: I have taught at Powell since the beginning of Powell (1981). Contact Information:semmons@lps.k12.co.us Mr. Andrew Genson
Visit my web page here  Position: 7th and 8th Grade Science
Education: Penn State, Biology with minors in Marine Science and Business Bio: I have been living in Colorado for nine years (with a year long detour through Chicago, Illinois) and have been teaching for seven of those years. After being born in Concord, California, my parents immediately moved me to Dalton, Georgia. Yes, that is the carpet capital of the world for those of you that know your trivia or have been there before. After four years (that I remember oh so well) we moved to Midland, Michigan. Midland is recognized for its connections to the Dow Corporation. My father worked for Dow for nearly 30 years before being let go during my senior year. With this change I knew it was only a matter of time before it impacted me. He immediately got hired by one of the greatest universities in the world, PENN STATE. For any nittany lion fans or alumni; We Are …. With the tuition break that came with being a son of an employee I knew I had to at least check out Happy Valley. I immediately fell in love with it and spent five years at school accumulating a degree in Biology with minors in Marine Science and Business. I understood my calling was education during these five years, but I felt I would be able to get a well rounded education by focusing on the sciences rather than education. After graduation I move out to Denver and set up shop. I spent a year working in an environmental lab gaining the status of a resident. With this status I went back to school full time while working a full time job. A year and a half flew by and next thing I know student teaching is staring me in the face. Student teaching was a crazy six months, but did I learn a lot and in the process my relationship with my then girlfriend (now wife) grew exponentially. After all of that I have been married for just over five years and we now have a little one at home, our puppy dog. She is a crazy 4 year old (who acts like a 6 month old) with lab, husky and some type of Australian dog in her. I say Australian because she looks almost exactly like a dingo. Her name is Nesta after a famous musician’s middle name (my wife is a huge reggae fan) and she will be the only little one running around our household for at least a few more years.
Contact Information: agenson@lps.k12.co.us Mr. Keith Michie
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 Position: 7th grade Science and 7th grade Dreams of Flight Education: B.S. Agronomy from C.S.U., M.A. in School Counseling from UNC Bio: I grew up on a farm in Ft. Collins. I have been married for over 30 years and have two sons Ken age 27 and Kurt 24. I like to play golf , wood working and gardening. Contact Information:kmichie@lps.k12.co.us | | | | | |
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| | | | Ms. Lisa Calkins
Visit my web page here  Position: Social Studies, Around the World Geography
Education: Bachelor’s in Secondary English/Sociology, Master’s in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Bio: Native Coloradoan, hobbies includes local cultural events, attending family activities, reading, home remodeling
Contact Information:lcalkins@lps.k12.co.us Mr. Joseph A. Hagemeister
Visit my web page here  Position: 7th grade social studies and guided studies
Education: B.A. in Secondary Education with a concentration in Social Studies-Montana State University-Bozeman 2005
M.A. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Design-Regis University 2008 Bio: I moved to Denver with my wife in 2006 after teaching for one year in Montana. I joined the Littleton Public School District as a social studies teacher at Pathways Non-traditional program and taught there until the spring of 2008. In the fall of 2008 I transferred here to Powell. The great students, involved parents, and dedicated staff members make Powell a great place to be. My number one passion outside of school is traveling. I have lived abroad in New Zealand and Denmark and have traveled to 14 foreign countries. I love learning about other people's culture and way of living. While in Colorado my wife and I love skiing, hiking, watching the Rockies, and taking in a show at the Performing Arts Center. Contact Information: (Including the best method to reach you). (303) 347-6342 Voicemail. Email jhagemeister@lps.k12.co.us (best method of contact). Mrs.Deb VonVihl
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 Position: 8th Grade U. S. History; 7th Grade World History Bio: As a 4th generation Colorado native I have “the mountains” in my blood; in 1986 I moved to 8800 feet in beautiful Conifer. Daily I see all kinds of wildlife, and then I travel down the canyon and enjoy the wildlife here at Powell Middle School where I teach Social Studies. After 32 years, I still love teaching. I received my undergrad at CU, my masters at DU, and a global education through various travels. Some travel highlights include a trek to Nepal and the Everest Base Camp region and a climb on Kilimanjaro.
I am most grateful for my hubby and best friend Michael; we have been happily married since 1990. Our dog Pumbaa, an Oripei with five different kinds of snorts, brings lots of laughter to our home. I love spending time with family and friends. I also enjoy travel, skiing, hiking, eating, talking, shopping, reading, going to movies/theater, and sleeping in on Saturday mornings. Theme for Teaching History:
History is the story of the choices our ancestors have made and the subsequent consequences of those choices. My approach is to help students discover the stories behind the events/people in order to bring history to life. I subscribe to the quote that “history is gossip that is good for us”. Contact Information: I believe my relationship with parents and students is a partnership. Please feel free to give me your input and contact me whenever you have questions or concerns. The best method is via email: dvonvihl@lps.k12.co.us Voice Mail: 303-734-6362
Grades are available through Infinite Campus, https://campus.lps.k12.co.us/campus/portal/littleton.jsp
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