3rd Grade

THIRD GRADE TEAM
3rd

Mrs. Spond Mrs. Humphrey Mrs. Okerstrom Mrs. Hays

JESSICA HAYS	[email protected]	Hi! My name is Jessica Hays and this will be my second year here at Stone Mountain. I have a two degrees from the University of Utah where I attended on a soccer scholarship. One in Elementary Education and one in Family Consumer Sciences. I grew up here in Colorado and went to Grandview High School. I recently got married to my amazing husband Tyson and we have a German Shepherd named Juno. In my free time you'll find me either shopping or staying active by doing yoga, working out, and walking my puppy. I am looking forward to teaching third grade this school year!
WHITNEY HUMPHREY	[email protected]	Hello SME! My name is Whitney Humphrey. I am excited to be starting my 10th year of teaching. All of them have been as an SME Cub! I taught 2nd grade for 4 years and this will be my 6th year in 3rd grade. My husband Brandon and I will be celebrating our fourth anniversary this September. We have 2 dogs (Bentley and Kaya) and a cat (Gunner). We love concerts, sporting events, camping, spending time with friends and family, and just hanging out at home. I'm so excited to be starting my 10th year as an SME Cubs! SME is my home and I couldn't be more proud to be a Cub!
ALYSSA OKERSTROM	[email protected]	My name is Alyssa Okerstrom. I grew up in the Chicago area and moved here 11 years ago with my husband Adam, and our two kids, Mark (15) and Annalise (13). We also have a dog named Rizzo. I taught fourth grade in the Chicago suburbs for eight years before taking some time off to be home with my kids. I cherished my time with them, but the classroom was calling me back. Seven years ago, I started back at school as a substitute teacher for Douglas County. I fell in love with SME and started working here full time as an educational assistant. I taught fourth grade for two years and this will be my 4th year in 3rd grade. I am looking forward to a wonderful year!
KELLY SPOND	[email protected]	This is my 15th year at Stone Mountain Elementary and my 18th year in education. I was a 6th grade teacher right here at SME for 11 years and taught two years of 5th grade. I am excited to move to 3rd grade this year! My number one goal is to help my students reach their full potential in a safe and caring environment. Plus, we have fun along the way!

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, the Douglas County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The School District's Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator to address complaints alleging sexual harassment under Title IX is Aaron Henderson, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, [email protected], 303-387-0127.

Outside Agencies

Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex, gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202.

NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

Special Education records which have been collected by Douglas County School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of five (5) years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, or completes his/her educational program at age 21, or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Douglas County School District's intent to destroy the special education records of students who exited special education services as of June 30, 2016. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records by requesting the records at this link ( Douglas County School District Transcripts and Records Requests ).

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