Literacy and Social Studies Teacher
Email:
erica_kronen@dpsk12.net
Department(s):
Fifth Grade Teachers
Hello Steck Stars!
My name is Erica Kronen and I am thrilled to be joining the Steck community as the 5th grade Literacy and Social Studies teacher. I have been working in education for 10 years and this will be my 6th year teaching fifth grade. I grew up in Boulder, CO and received my Bachelors Degree in Psychology from CU Boulder as well as my Elementary Teaching License. I began my teaching career in the Boulder Valley School District and then moved to Aurora Public Schools. I’m really looking forward to continuing my career in DPS! In 2022 I received my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a thesis focusing on the impacts of mindfulness and the growth mindset on learning outcomes.
5th grade is my absolute favorite grade to teach and be a part of. I am committed to continuing Steck traditions while also creating new ones. I consider myself a lifelong learner and my teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that every student should get what they need to be successful.
When I’m not at school, I spend time with my two sons, who are both Steck Stars, and my husband and other family members. I enjoy gardening, cooking, swimming, and traveling. I love going to the mountains to soak in hot springs, hike, and ski.