Second Grade
Megan Benedik
mbenedik@cherrycreekschools.org

Education
Favorite Quotes
Once you learn to read you will be free forever -Frederick Douglass
One child, one teacher, one pen, and one book can change the world. -Malal Yousafza
Katrina Kirsch
kkirsch@cherrycreekschools.org

Education
Elem Ed degree, Early Childhood and Art Endorsement at Montana State, Masters in Teaching Through the Arts
Favorite Quotes
“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” -Ashley Smith
“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.” -Chinese Proverb
Tracy Schwartz
mschwartz8@cherrycreekschools.org

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Science from the University of Massachusetts
Master's Degree in Education at Fordham University
Favorite Quotes
“Education is the most powerful weapon for changing the world.” -Nelson Mandela
Kimberly Zajicek
kzajicek@cherrycreekschools.org

Education
Bachelors in Elementary Education from Colorado Christian University
Favorite Quotes
“You are the one who can stretch your own horizon...” -Edgar Magnin
“There is no such thing in anyone's life as an unimportant day.” -Alexander Woolcot
Our philosophy is to inspire, to care and to motivate our students to help them reach their highest potential. Together we help our students develop strong work habits, encourage positive behavior, achieve academic success, become college and career ready, and become productive citizens of their community using the Colorado Academic Standards.
