First Grade
Taylor Bettencourt
tbettencourt@cherrycreekschools.org
Education
AA Degree in Communications from Diablo Valley College
Bachelor's Degree in Communication & Media Studies from California State University, East Bay
Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Metropolitan University of Denver
Favorite Quote
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin & Xun Kuang
Sara Furay
sfuray2@cherrycreekschools.org
Education
​Bachelor's Degree in Speech and Language Sciences from the University of Colorado at Boulder
Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in literacy from the University of Denver
Favorite Quote
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" -Mary Oliver
Cheryl Jaret
cjaret@cherrycreekschools.org
Education
BS from University of Connecticut, Masters from St. Joseph College specializing in reading and writing
Favorite Quotes
“Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Go confidently in the directions of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined.” -Henry David Thoreau
First grade is a very important and exciting year both academically and socially. It’s a year of many new accomplishments. We teach through units that incorporate reading, writing, and technology standards. Good work habits and core skills form a strong foundation that will benefit our students in years to come. We see each child as an individual with unique qualities and strive to provide them with a multitude of successful, fun, learning experiences.