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Mikaela Sanders

Mikaela Sanders

1st Grade

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Ms. Mikaela

I was born in Minnesota but moved frequently during my childhood, living in 5 different states. I earned my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Towson University, near Baltimore, MD. Following graduation in 2001, I taught first, fourth, and fifth grades in both public and private schools in the Baltimore area.


After visiting CO a few times, my husband, Will, and I fell in love with all this beautiful state has to offer. In the Fall of 2014, we settled in Castle Rock. After a couple of years adjusting to our new surroundings, I realized I missed the thing I’m most passionate about- teaching! I returned to education and taught second grade before becoming a literacy interventionist, working with students from kindergarten to eighth grade.


Around the same time, our son Mason began attending Renaissance Elementary Magnet School and I witnessed firsthand what a special place it is. Wanting to continue my connection with REMS beyond Mason’s elementary years, I joined the REMS staff in 2019 as a third grade teacher. First grade has always been my favorite, so when the opportunity arose in 2022, I enthusiastically transitioned to teaching first grade.


Teaching at Renaissance fills me with joy as I am deeply passionate about expeditionary learning, adventure education, and our core values. Each day, I strive to instill a love for learning, inspire my students, and challenge them to grow. In 2023, I returned to school to earn a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, embracing new opportunities for personal and professional growth.


In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, hiking, camping, paddle boarding or simply reading a book. I also enjoy learning and trying new things and traveling.


I am excited for the journey ahead with my students at Renaissance — together, We Are Crew!

SCHOOL HOURS

8:40 AM - 4:00 PM

WEDNESDAY 1:00 PM EARLY DISMISSAL

RENAISSANCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Principal: Trena Hand

3960 TRAIL BOSS LANE • CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104 

PHONE: (303) 387-8000 • FAX: (303) 387-8001

ATTENDANCE LINE: (303) 387-8002

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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 Catherine Franklin, Interim Compliance Officer, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, complianceofficer@dcsdk12.org, 720-433-1285. 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.

 

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