3rd Grade

THIRD GRADE TEAM

3rd
Mrs. Vincent Mrs. Humphrey Mrs. Okerstrom Ms. Hixson

JESSICA HIXSON	[email protected]2.org	Hi! My name is Jessica Hixson and this will be my first 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 engaged to my amazing fiancé Tyson and we have a German Shepherd puppy 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 9th year of teaching. All of them have been as an SME Cub! I taught 2nd grade for 4 years and this will be my 5th year in 3rd grade. My husband Brandon and I will be celebrating our third 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 9th 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 10 years ago with my husband Adam, and our two kids, Mark (14) and Annalise (12). 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. Six 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 3rd year in 3rd grade. I am looking forward to a wonderful year!
BROOKE VINCENT	[email protected]	Hello! I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch, and even graduated from TRHS. Go Grizzlies! A true Colorado girl at heart, I have my degree in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Colorado. I have a wonderful fiancé named Dillon and a very energetic three-year-old puppy named Ellie. In my free time, I love to run, do yoga, be outdoors, travel, watch movies, and cheer on my favorite football team (the Denver Broncos of course!).

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], 720-433-1083.

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 by email to [email protected]

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3rd Grade

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