Our new Kindergarten students had a final play date before school starts!
Today, the Foothills League hosted our first ever Positive Coaching Alliance professional development and student leadership seminar. Our Coaches and then some student athlete leaders listened to PCA trainer Amy Manson. It was awesome presentation of what it means to be a triple impact athlete.
Please give a warm welcome to Ms. Dennis!
Hello! My name is Kalyn Dennis and I am excited to join the Twin Peaks community. This is my sixth year teaching and I have taught kindergarten and English Language Development (ELD) in St. Vrain Valley Schools for the past three years. I am happy to continue my career at Twin Peaks as the ELD teacher!
I moved to Colorado from Illinois 12 years ago with my daughter and have built our home in Johnstown. When not at school, we love cooking, explore new places and things, participate in 4-H, and reading.
I am so excited to see what this school year brings for all of us!
Welcome Mr. White to our team!
My name is Patrick White. I recently graduated with a degree in education from UNC and have been in education for a few years now. I will be teaching fifth grade this year at Twin Peaks Classical Academy and am very excited to get to know the staff and families that are a part of the TPCA community.
Welcome, Ms. Ellis, to the Twin Peaks team!
My name is Jayme Ellis and I am so excited to be joining the TPCA team as secretary and our athletic directors assistant. I found my passion working with upper grade levels when I started coaching middle school basketball several years ago. I love to sing, bake and shop for fun items for my small in home boutique. When we aren’t involved in sports my husband and I love to take our 2 girls camping, bike riding and on fun vacations. We often can be found volunteering at the local food bank or working in the community wherever there is a need. I look forward to serving our school and getting to know you all.
Join us in welcoming Ms. Shipp. You will see her in the elementary office this fall!
Hi, my name is Rebecca Shipp and I am excited to join the team at Twin Peaks. I have lived in Longmont for the last 12 years along with my husband and four children. Three of my children are grown and out of the house. My youngest is a 4th grader at Twin Peaks. For fun I like to camp. I especially love to camp in the Sierra Nevadas at Calaveras Big Trees State Park and hike among the giant sequoias.
Welcome, Ms. Martinez!
My name is Jesed Martinez and I am one of the Kindergarten IA’s at Twin Peaks! I have my Associates Degree in Elementary Education. I am extremely happy to be a part of the Twin Peaks family! I have been working in schools ever since I was a senior in high school and I have loved every minute of it! In my free time I enjoy reading a good book with a blanket, spending time with my family, and baking! I’m really excited to see what this new school year brings for all of us!
Mr. Gray might be a familiar face as he was a regular substitute in our building last year. This year, he will be joining us as our 6th grade English teacher! Welcome, Mr. Gray!
As a passionate educator, I am thrilled to be part of the Twin Peaks Classical Academy team. Throughout a fulfilling business career, I have always cherished learning and education and now I am grateful to return to my first love.
Beyond the classroom, my intense curiosity leads me on captivating adventures worldwide, where I immerse myself in the beauty of diverse art and cultural expression. I am often collaborating with talented local and regional artists as a portraitist. These enriching experiences fuel my creativity, broaden my perspective serving as a foundation for fostering patient growth and powerful discoveries among my students.
Embracing the synergy of diverse passions I take immense joy in empowering young minds, encouraging them to embrace their full expressive potential while instilling a deep appreciation for the power of language. Together, we embark on a journey of growth and learning, creating a dynamic and inspiring educational experience.
A reminder to our families as you are preparing for our return to school...Twin Peaks provides your school supplies are part of your student fees! Students need to bring a backpack (you can pick up a free one at Open House if you'd like), a water bottle, and a pencil pouch. All other necessary supplies will be waiting for you on the first day of school!
Please welcome Mr. Beamis and Mr. Simcoe as our new school security officers. They will be familiar faces around our campus as they are helping to protect our students. We are proud to be one of the most highly protected schools in the area and this team helps make that happen! Watch this video for a brief introduction and explanation of their role.
https://youtu.be/sCY9M4lCnIk
A big welcome to Mr. Lyle, joining Twin Peaks as our secondary Latin teacher.
Curtis Lyle graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with degrees in Linguistics and Classics, specializing in ancient languages. While working as a tutor after graduation, he discovered his love for teaching and returned to school to become certified as a Latin language educator. In his free time he enjoys game nights with friends, homebrewing beer/mead, and an eclectic variety of odd projects and creative pursuits.
Welcome, Ms. Jennings!
My name is Julia Jennings. I am elated to be one of your second grade teachers this year. A little about... I have been married to my husband, Jim, for 30 years. We have 3 wonderful children, James, Katie, and Emily. We also have two dogs Harvey, a Vizsla and Lucy, a yorkie shih tzu mix. We live in Erie.
We moved here 6 years ago from my hometown, El Paso, TX. I taught in a little school district near my home for 10 years, before moving to CO in 2005. We decided I would stay home with our children, so I put my teaching career on a temporary hold. We moved back to El Paso in 2010, where I continued to stay home with our children. We had the opportunity to move back to Colorado in 2016. When we came back, our children were older, so I decided to go back to work outside our home. This led me to Spark!Discovery Preschool. I worked there for 5 years as a paraprofessional, the last 2 years in the special needs classroom. As much as I loved what I did at Spark! I knew I wanted to get back into teaching. The opportunity to work at Twin Peaks became available so I jumped at it! I am thrilled!
Besides enjoying time with my family, I enjoy music, reading, golf, movies, being outside, camping, cooking and baking.
Welcome, Ms. Zimmer!
Hello! My name is Jen Zimmer and I am very excited to join the 4th grade team at Twin Peaks! After teaching 4 years in Jeffco, I am happy to continue my career at Twin Peaks. I have taught Kindergarten, first, and second grade, and look forward to fourth grade! Our two boys are also joining Twin Peaks in fourth and fifth grade. I am a Colorado native and grew up in Broomfield and began my family and career in Westminster. We just moved to Firestone and we love it here! We love spending time with our 3 dogs, 4 cats, 2 bearded dragons, 1 leopard gecko, 1 gargoyle gecko, and 1 box turtle. During our free time, our family loves to read, play/watch sports, play board games, explore new places and things, and break out of escape rooms.
Join us in Welcoming Thomas Zak as our Secondary Special Education teacher!
Thomas Zak has been teaching Special Education in the St. Vrain Valley School District for more than five years. HIs formal educational training is in Secondary Social Studies from Colorado University: Go Buffs! He holds a doctorate in psychology and is certified as highly qualified in Secondary Language Arts, K-12 Theater, Math, Special Education, Social Studies, and primary instruction for K-5. Thomas lives in Erie, Colorado where his daughters live with him. The older daughter will be starting her second year at the University of Colorado and the youngest will be a Junior at Erie High School. He is an avid reader who enjoys playing ping pong, going on long hikes after Church, and visiting with family and friends.
Help us welcome Ms. Starks to our community as our sixth grade math teacher!
Hello! My name is Sam Starks and I am so excited to join the Twin Peaks community! This year will be my seventh year teaching after working six years in Westminster. I have taught every grade level from first grade to middle school math! I can’t wait to meet everyone and have a great year.
When I am not at school, my boyfriend and I root for the Avs, add more fishies to our ever-growing tanks, and go on adventures around Colorado. I love to paint, read, figure skate, and learn new hobbies.
Help us welcome Ms. Carpenter to Twin Peaks!
My name is Erin Carpenter and I'll be starting my first year at Twin Peaks as the Secondary Choir and Theatre teacher. Prior to moving to Colorado, I lived in Alexandria, VA and worked for two years as an elementary music teacher in D.C. public schools. Additionally, I worked as a freelance musician in the DMV area. My time as a freelance musician ranged from working as a vocal mentor for the National Children's Chorus DC Chapter, to singing alongside other professional musicians at the Baltimore Basilica and the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in DC. I have two sisters, as well as a nephew and niece back in Maryland that I love to spoil! Since moving to Colorado, I have loved exploring local parks as well as going hiking with my eight month old puppy, Terra. I can't wait to get started at Twin Peaks!
Click the link to watch the latest school security update from Mr. Mehsling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0vjppc7Nyg
Our board members were sworn in this morning in preparation for the 23-24 school year in which they will serve. We are grateful for this group of volunteers that help ensure Twin Peaks is the best that it can be!
Athletes of all ages have been putting work in this summer. Elementary Sports Camp was awesome, and our High School athletes helped with it, and then have been playing Volleyball, and Basketball. Camps, open gyms, and summer leagues. Go Timberwolves Nation.
If you have not already done so, consider adding Twin Peaks to your King Soopers account! Directions to link your account are below. Help support Twin Peaks while you are are doing your everyday shopping!
1. Create a digital account.
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1. Sign in to your digital account.
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Your selected organization will also display in the King Soopers Community Rewards section of your account. If you need to review or revisit your organization, you can always do so under your Account details.
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Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. King Soopers donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating King Soopers Community Rewards organizations.
