Colleen Welch
Welcome to first grade at Ryan Elementary!
I am happy to introduce myself. My name is Colleen Welch. This is my 21st year of teaching, 20 of those years have been in 1st grade. I have been teaching at Ryan Elementary since 1998.
I absolutely LOVE 1st grade!
I grew up in Arvada and went to Jefferson County schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade. I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development with a concentration in Child Development. I also have a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
My family includes my husband and 2 active daughters. When I am not at school, I am likely driving a mini-van full of children to/from various practices including soccer, basketball, track, and cross country. I spend most of my weekends cheering on the sidelines.
My favorite things include mexican food, reading, watching movies, and just hanging out with my goofy family.
I am very happy to have you here! This is such an exciting time in your child’s life as they grow and develop as readers and writers. I hope that first grade will be a positive time for you and your child. I hope the following pages will give you valuable information about our program.
I am looking forward to working with you and your child this school year.
Thanks!
Colleen Welch
I am happy to introduce myself. My name is Colleen Welch. This is my 21st year of teaching, 20 of those years have been in 1st grade. I have been teaching at Ryan Elementary since 1998.
I absolutely LOVE 1st grade!
I grew up in Arvada and went to Jefferson County schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade. I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development with a concentration in Child Development. I also have a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
My family includes my husband and 2 active daughters. When I am not at school, I am likely driving a mini-van full of children to/from various practices including soccer, basketball, track, and cross country. I spend most of my weekends cheering on the sidelines.
My favorite things include mexican food, reading, watching movies, and just hanging out with my goofy family.
I am very happy to have you here! This is such an exciting time in your child’s life as they grow and develop as readers and writers. I hope that first grade will be a positive time for you and your child. I hope the following pages will give you valuable information about our program.
I am looking forward to working with you and your child this school year.
Thanks!
Colleen Welch