Meet Ms. Julie Ternus! This week we are so excited to share Ms. Julie with our families. She is bright, warm, talented and we are so grateful to have her as part of our crew at Renaissance. Julie grew up in Elizabeth, Colorado with her two siblings. Julie now lives with her husband Matthew who is a teacher also, teaching math at Castle View High School. They have a kitty, Artemis, and a pet toad. “Family is very important to me. My mom is my best friend, and I see my family at least once a week normally. Matthew’s family also lives in Elizabeth, we get to see them frequently as well.” When it came time to go to college, she chose to complete her degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at Western Governors University. She said that she chose this path as, “I am very passionate about working with children. I love to watch them learn and grow.” Why did she choose to teach at Renaissance? “Renaissance chose me, and I couldn’t be more thankful. I applied for an open EA position to have the opportunity to learn more about teaching in the classroom setting and I was picked for the position! I’m now in my second year of teaching 2nd grade. Even though we’ve done all types of learning (split schedule, remote, and in-person again), I know connecting with these kids is where I’m meant to be!” When asked what she loved about Renaissance, this is what she shared: “I love this school. I have worked in a variety of elementary schools, and none are like Renaissance. The sense of community here is unparalleled and I have felt welcome from the beginning. Working here has also sparked a love of hiking, and now that is my favorite hobby. Also, I appreciate how environmentally friendly we strive to be as a whole. I just love it here.” When Ms. Julie first came to Renaissance, she started out working with Mr. G as an Educational Assistant, which she felt was such a great introduction to all the things we do and also helped her become a better teacher today. “Mr. G is also such a great part of working here. He is an amazing teacher, and I learn so much from him all the time. He allowed me to try different things in the classroom which helps me build my skills as a teacher. I couldn't ask for a better co-worker.” Still today, Julie relies not only on her Primary team, but takes advantage of all the wisdom the educators in the building have to offer! “Dana helps out so much with the planning and curriculum, and I will still go to Mr. G to troubleshoot a problem. Even Mr. Doug has been so great with all his Love & Logic instruction. That’s been a huge inspiration to me. I also go to Erica and Mikaela all the time too. I know I can go to anyone in the building and ask, ‘Can I watch you teach math?’ or ‘Can I bounce this idea off of you?’ and they are always so helpful.” Don’t let Ms. Julie’s quiet fool you. She is very talented! She is a crafter and enjoys a wide variety of projects. Crochet, making soaps, making jewelry and papercrafts. “I do it all and I love it!” she said. When she isn’t making sweet gifts for fellow staff, friends and family, she loves to get outside and hike. It has become a new favorite hobby of hers. She and her husband Matthew love to visit Colorado State Parks and enjoy nature. Staff had some nice things to share about you, too, Julie – “Julie is so talented. Her gifts are beautiful creations, all handmade of course, and bring so much joy.” “Julie is thoughtful and kind! She is always looking for a way to brighten someone else’s day.” “Julie has been a true joy to work with every day. She is bright, talented, and always puts our kids’ needs first. She is a great teacher and I have enjoyed our time together as a team.” “Have you seen her smile? She is beautiful inside and out.” Julie, thank you for making Renaissance special. Thank you for sharing your talents with our families! We love and appreciate you so! Comments are closed.
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