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Meet Mrs. Woods

Facilitator of Gifted and Talented - Sunday, September 16, 2007

Meeting the needs of gifted learners and their parents is one of my great passions. I have been fortunate to work about 12 years in this specialized field plus another eight years in education. This is my seventh year as a Facilitator of Gifted and Talented here at Carl Sandburg. During that time I have had wonderful opportunities to work with some fantastic families and learners.

In late Jan., '08 I will be inducted into the Colorado Academy for the Educators of the Gifted, Talented, and Creative. In 2003 I was the Teacher of the Year for the Colorado Association of Gifted and Talented. My M.A. is from University of Colorado in Special Education with an emphasis in Gifted Education. In June I completed the state requirements for the new Colorado Gifted Endorsement. I received my B.S. from Eastern Michigan University with a major in English and American Literature and Language with an Elementary Science group minor.

My husband is a patient, supporting, and loving partner who has somehow tolerated me for more than three decades. We are the proud parents of four adult children: a Navy pilot, a designer of corporate jets, a marine and atmospheric physicist, and a law student.

Meet Mrs. Busch

My name is Julie Busch and I teach in the Cottage with Mrs. Woods. I received my B.A. in Social Science and completed post-grad Elementary Education at San Jose State University. I previously taught for 11 years in San Jose, California. This is my second year of teaching at Sandburg.

My family moved to Littleton 10 years ago. I have two teenage sons who attend Littleton Public Schools. They have been involved in the gifted program, Tech Students Association, music programs, and more! My husband, sons, and I enjoy music, sports, and taking family bike rides. I also enjoy sewing, (especially quilting), as a hobby.

I feel very fortunate to be working at Sandburg with such a wonderful and staff and community. I hope to continue to challenge students as well as help them to be enthusiastic to learn!