Mr. Rob here. My wife Cheryl and I are parents to Luke in Ms Sarah’s 2nd grade crew and Carter in Ms Tori’s 5th grade crew. We love being outside and exploring. This is our first year at REMS and we are thrilled to be part of this wonderful school. You probably see my wife around the school helping out as Ms Tori’s Crew Parent. I, on the other hand, loved getting to know so many 5th graders through chaperoning on the fall voyage. On voyage, I saw blood, sweat, tears, exhaustion, and frustration turn into perseverance and triumph! It was rewarding to watch the students grow individually and as a team. We love this community and are excited for our twins to join the Kinder crew in the fall.

​~We're so grateful to have your support Johnson family!

Meet Ms. Erin Chen, our school librarian!

Why REMS? What about the philosophy, atmosphere, programming made you want to teach/work here?
I was interested in expeditionary learning emphasis here at REMS.

Tell us about one of your favorite things.
Travel, hands down! I spent the last 5+ years living in Greece and exploring that part of the world with my family. My passion for travel and life overseas was sparked by a year I spent living and teaching in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Most people would be surprised to learn I...​
...spent the last 5.5 years living in Greece.

I never go a day without...​
...coffee!

Thanks for sharing a little bit about yourself, Ms. Erin! We're so grateful that you joined our Crew!



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Meet Ms. Hope Corrales, our school Registrar and Front Office Hero!!

Why REMS? What about the philosophy, atmosphere, programming made you want to teach/work here?
I'm very big on teams/teamwork so WE ARE CREW really speaks to me.

Tell us about one of your favorite things.
I love camping & concerts!

Most people would be surprised to learn I...​
...foster puppies.

I never go a day without...​
...coffee!

Thanks for sharing a little bit about yourself, Ms. Hope! We're so grateful that you joined our Crew!

Meet Ms. Sam Osgood, our new Adventure Education Coordinator!!

Why REMS? What about the philosophy, atmosphere, programming made you want to teach/work here?
I love kids and the focus around inquiry based learning!! I love to be outside and exploring.

Tell us about one of your favorite things.
I love to experience new things with my fiance in new places!

Most people would be surprised to learn I...​
...have a second degree black belt in mixed martial arts!

I never go a day without...​
...​a nap or rest time!!

Thanks for sharing a little bit about yourself, Ms. Sam! We're so glad you joined our Crew!

Meet Ms. Lisa, our Assistant Principal!

Why REMS? What about the philosophy, atmosphere, programming made you want to teach/work here?
REMS embodies all that I believe about kids and education: I believe deeply in the power of Crew. I believe deeply in authentic learning experiences and am passionate about expedition and adventure learning and its impact on kids. I believe deeply that school shouldn't be about piles of worksheets and rote tasks, but about deep learning that prepares us (educators and students) for the future world we don't even know about yet. Even more, I believe that students don't have to wait for the future to impact the world now. I believe our greatest work and duty is to inspire kids to be question finders, problem solvers and innovators. Coming from an Expeditionary Learning background in the district, I had heard about REMS through the grapevine. Honestly, it was a perfect storm that allowed for just the right job to open up at just the right time in a school that happened to be working toward areas that support my passions and background!

Tell us about one of your favorite things.
I love to travel! I have had the opportunity to visit many amazing places around the world and have loved every minute of it, however, there are still so many places I need to go.

Most people would be surprised to learn I...​
... love to be artistic. I especially love to paint and make jewelry.

I never go a day without...​
... drinking A LOT of coffee!!!


Thanks for sharing a little bit about yourself, Ms. Lisa! We're thrilled to have you in our Crew!

Meet the Schmidts, our Parent Crew Volunteers of the Month:

I'm Jennifer! My husband Joe and I are parents to Mason in Ms. Sarah's 2nd grade crew and Haddie in Ms. Bethany's kindergarten crew. We're Colorado natives and commute each day to be a part of the REMS community. 

Renaissance is the ideal balance of community, adventure, and independence we strive to instill in our kids education. The big events like voyages and field trips and the small opportunities for community reading and connecting with buddies are what draws us to this school and its values.

We're so glad to have you in our Parent Crew! Thanks for all you do!

Please meet our September Volunteer spotlight: Natalie Wong!!

A math-geek at heart, passionate about the educational world, with a deep love of the outdoors I am thrilled to be part of the REMS community.  
I was born in South Africa, and moved over to the States while a teenager, settling in Florida for a while. My family chose Florida because there was decent surfing and no earthquakes (apparently hurricanes weren’t a blip).  Florida is also where I met my husband, David. He is an outstanding chef, and a tenacious engineer. 
We moved to Colorado a couple years ago, with the desire to get outside more often. And how serendipitous that our children landed in REMS!  Lilian (4th grade) has discovered her passion for rock-hopping, and Jonah (1st grade) is in awe that dinosaurs roamed the very land we now live on. 
I taught high school and college mathematics for 12 years, before going part-time to allow for better balance within our family dynamics. Now I get to do things like design a science lab for elementary kids or belay for rock-climbing weeks.  I am currently serving at the SAC chair, learning a lot (and being so appreciative) of what goes on behind the scenes of REMS.  
Volunteering at REMS has been revolutionary for us as a family.  Why? Because it has provided the opportunity to rub shoulders with teachers, staff, and fellow volunteers who are selfless, wise, and genuine. We need more of that in our lives. There is a known positive link between parents volunteering and school success. I’ve experienced this as a teacher and a parent. 
I cannot teach elementary subjects (that is not my gifting), but I can certainly lend my hand and support the experts who do the teaching day in and day out.  I am utterly grateful for the chance to volunteer at my children’s school, and to do my part for the REMS Crew.