{"staffMembers":[{"id":"f4da2011-15b4-4829-935d-519cf46895cf","primary_key":109136,"fname":"Rebecca","lname":"Bailey","title":"K-6 Physical Education and Health\u00a0","avatarUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.schoolblocks.com\/users\/f4da2011-15b4-4829-935d-519cf46895cf\/72q1rx-0099.JPG","bio":"Hey, everyone! My name is Becca Bailey and I am the K-6 Physical Education teacher here in West Grand! I think being a P.E. teacher is the best job in the world and I love teaching my students how rewarding it is to move their bodies! When I am not teaching, you can find me adventuring with my son, my giant pup, and my husband!","phone":9707241000,"email":null,"staffMemberProfiles":[]},{"id":"5ba8a166-5e2d-470b-9945-34ba3ebb7663","primary_key":99834,"fname":"Karen","lname":"Bergum","title":"5th Grade Teacher","avatarUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.schoolblocks.com\/users\/5ba8a166-5e2d-470b-9945-34ba3ebb7663\/mufrur-0070.JPG","bio":"Hello! My name is Karen Bergum, and I am teaching 5th grade at West Grand Elementary School. I grew up on a farm in eastern Nebraska, and went to college at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, and I worked as a registered dietitian for several years. I began teaching after volunteering, then working in my kids' elementary school in Grand Junction. I completed a graduate course in education, and received my teaching certification through Mesa State College (Now Colorado Mesa University) in Grand Junction.When I am not working, I enjoy fishing and hiking, taking in the scenery, and in winter, downhill and cross country skiing. If there is any time left, you will find me walking dogs, reading, at my sewing machine, or cooking up something in my kitchen. So much to do, so little time!","phone":9707241000,"email":null,"staffMemberProfiles":[]},{"id":"93560daa-e784-4901-acc6-63887a90cd54","primary_key":99842,"fname":"Karen","lname":"Bowerly","title":"Title I Paraprofessional","avatarUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.schoolblocks.com\/users\/93560daa-e784-4901-acc6-63887a90cd54\/7c7e99-0076.JPG","bio":"I have worked in elementary education since 1996. I was initially hired as a 1st grade teacher's aide. My passion for teaching guided reading groups began almost immediately. With the support and encouragement from my colleagues, I began taking a variety of classes and was under direct instruction of guided reading coaches. My experience has been extremely beneficial and very rewarding throughout the years. Since then, I have tutored numerous students during the summer months in both reading and math at the elementary level. I was also a team member in Special Education for 12 years which proved to be such a great experience. With my background in teaching reading in a small group setting as well as my experience working in Special Education, I feel that my position here at West Grand Elementary is the perfect job for me.","phone":9707241000,"email":null,"staffMemberProfiles":[]},{"id":"ae23b6b9-0a1a-4112-8741-31ece0643ae2","primary_key":100275,"fname":"Jaime","lname":"Franklin","title":"Kindergarten Teacher","avatarUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.schoolblocks.com\/users\/ae23b6b9-0a1a-4112-8741-31ece0643ae2\/nc9ewp-0060.JPG","bio":"I am a long time Grand County resident and grew up in the Fraser Valley. Not only am I thrilled to teach, but I am so excited to teach in my Grand County community. My passion is teaching and I feel the most rewarding aspect of my job is to foster a life-long love for learning. I enjoy watching the kindergartners grow over their first year of school. It is so amazing to watch them come in a little guys and leave as big first graders. When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our dog, and our cat. I love going out and enjoying the wonderful mountains we call home with my dog, Kona, as my trail buddy. I am very happy to be apart of the West Grand team and look forward to lots of learning and adventures during the year.","phone":null,"email":null,"staffMemberProfiles":[]},{"id":"07f54da3-2fd5-44f5-80f0-ac5f13e21b01","primary_key":100287,"fname":"Rhonda","lname":"Ilgner","title":"Director WGECC","avatarUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.schoolblocks.com\/users\/07f54da3-2fd5-44f5-80f0-ac5f13e21b01\/dcgosy-0009.JPG","bio":"Hi! My name is Rhonda Ilgner and I am the Director at the West Grand Early Childhood Center. I am originally from Boston, but I have been living in the mountains of Colorado for over 20 years. I love to hike, boat, and ski! My family and I enjoy music, adventure, and travel. I am ECE Director qualified through Colorado Mountain College. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies for grades K-5 from Western Governor's University and a Master of Arts in English Language Learning. I have worked with WGSD for 7 years and look forward to many more. The opportunity to work with children to help them build skills and to help guide them towards becoming the best person they can be fulfills my life. I absolutely love what I do!","phone":9707240271,"email":null,"staffMemberProfiles":[]},{"id":"dfcef9fd-3799-49a2-a299-a695efec87ad","primary_key":100293,"fname":"Kandi","lname":"Kaeding","title":"1st grade teacher","avatarUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.schoolblocks.com\/users\/dfcef9fd-3799-49a2-a299-a695efec87ad\/x9dv6h-0063.JPG","bio":"I grew up in Westminster and raised my children there. I taught school for 21 years in Commerce City. I mostly taught kinder through second grade. While I was teaching there I got my Masters in ESL from CU. A few years ago we bought a vacation home in Grand Lake and decided to move up here full time. I have taught in Kremmling for two years as a second grade teacher. I love West Grand. It is a great community where family and school are valued.
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I am originally from New Jersey. That's right New Joyzee, exit 135 off the Garden State Parkway. I moved to Colorado in 1989 and truly love the humidity free summers. Summit County is where I began my career working with children and teaching preschool in Dillon.
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I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. Joining the West Grand team in 2004 as an instructional Paraprofessional proved to be a wonderful happening, affirming my passion for education. I earned my Master of Arts in Counseling from Adams State University in 2014.<\/div>

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My husband Patrick and I have two daughters, both graduates of West Grand High School. My free time is spent having fun with my family and my menagerie of animals. Cheering loudly for West Grand students at various sporting events is another favorite activity of mine. It is my goal to provide the necessary social and emotional support that our students need in order to help them achieve academic success.<\/div>","phone":null,"email":null,"staffMemberProfiles":[]}]}

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