Subjects: Language Arts and Social Studies

Education: BA from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; MA in Curriculum and Instruction from Colorado Christian University

Bio: A native of Michigan, I moved to Colorado and began my teaching career in the Academy School District in 1987. I relocated to Littleton in 1989. I taught 5th grade at Walt Whitman Elementary for five years and then relocated to Kansas City, Missouri, where I was employed as a curriculum editor. In 1998, I returned to Littleton and taught intermediate grades at Franklin Elementary. Subsequently, I taught sixth grade at Northeast Elementary in Douglas County. This is my sixth year at Euclid Middle School, a truly outstanding community of professionals, students, and parents.

During breaks from school, I enjoy scrapbooking, reading, freelance writing, and spending time with my family. My son James, his wife, and their four children (including a set of triplets) reside in Warner Robins, Georgia. I am delighted that my son Dave and his wife and two little ones have recently moved back to Denver from Kansas City.

Voice Mail: 303-734-6116
Email:rraleigh@lps.k12.co.us

Role: Math and Science

Education: BS in Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Bio:  Derek is new to the Denver Metro area. He and his wife moved to Denver in July of ’07 from eastern Nebraska where he taught for 4 years after graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In his spare time he enjoys watching football, playing golf and fishing. Even though he considers himself ‘new’ to the area, his wife is not new. She graduated from Littleton High School in 1998. Derek welcomes his new experiences and challenges that he faces as he moves to Denver and begins teaching at Euclid Middle School.

Voice Mail: 303-734-6108
Email:drichardson@lps.k12.co.us