Hollie Baca
Castle Pines Second Grade Teacher
I graduated from Regis University in Denver but started my college career at Colorado State - Go Rams! I grew up in a small farm town in Swink, CO, and love going home to see my family throughout the. My family grows Rocky Ford Watermelon & Cantaloupe along with many yummy veggies, so I’m busy with Farmer’s Markets on my weekends every summer. Another part of my family is my two cats which I’m sure your kids will tell you all about throughout the year, as I share stories about their adventures. When I’m not teaching or selling melons, I love scrapbooking, watching movies, reading, & vacations - preferably on a beach.
Layne Bradbury
Castle Pines Second Grade Teacher
I received my Bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State College of Denver with a major in English and a minor in Elementary Education. I am a native to Colorado and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. I love to be outdoors, swim, bike, and in the winter you can usually find me snowmobiling. I have the two cutest English Bulldogs, Gus and Howard.
Mary Dee
Castle Pines Second Grade Teacher
I was born and raised in Colorado. I attended the University of Northern Colorado where I received my degree and teacher licensure in Elementary Education. I am passionate about teaching! Outside of teaching, I love spending time with family and friends, traveling, swimming, watching movies and riding my bike.
Lauren Swihart
Castle Pines Second Grade Teacher
I graduated from Colorado State University (Go Rams!) where I received my B.F.A. degree in art and a minor in Spanish. After eight years in the graphic design field, I returned to school to complete Regis University’s elementary licensure program. I have found my true passion in helping children grow and develop a love of learning, and have had the privilege of working in a variety of classrooms in southern Colorado. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, reading, travel, and creating artwork and music. As a native Coloradoan, I also have a thirst for outdoor adventure and all the activities this state has to offer. In the summer, you can find me on the hiking trails with my golden retriever, Ollie.
Kassy Anderson
Parker Second Grade Teacher
I was born and raised in a small town in Minnesota. I graduated from Winona State University in Winona, MN with my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education as well as Early Childhood Education. I enjoy going to all types of sporting events, and my husband and I try to plan at least one sporting vacation a year! I have lived with my husband in Parker since 2010 and I definitely love the community that I am a part of!
Tanya Diederich
Parker Second Grade Teacher
I am from Colorado! I grew up in the Parker area. I went to CU Boulder where I majored in English and received my teaching certificate. I enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, and reading. I love going hiking and biking with my family. My guilty pleasure is watching NASCAR. My husband is a Field Artillery officer and we have 2 daughters. We have 2 cats we call Merry and Pippin (after the hobbits in Lord of the Rings, yes we are geeky that way.)
Kaeleen Homrich
Parker Second Grade Teacher
Melissa Jones
Parker Second Grade Teacher
I am originally from Wisconsin and received my teaching degree from Cedarville University in Ohio. I moved to Colorado to teach in the bilingual classrooms and the migrant summer school programs. I live in Parker with my husband and three children. I enjoy the Colorado outdoors and watching my children's various activities.