Hi Cactus Valley Families,
My name is Simone Richardson and I am excited to serve as your Assistant Principal at Cactus Valley Elementary School. I have been working in education for 30+ years. I taught in the states of Illinois and Colorado. I spent most of my time teaching 2nd grade, and also worked as a teacher in 6th grade and 3rd grade. I have a Master’s Degree in Reading and Literacy that led me into my biggest passion. I began working with reading and writing at all grade levels as a Literacy Coach at Roy Moore Elementary, Cactus Valley Elementary, and Graham Mesa Elementary. I then pursued a Master’s Degree in Leadership and was lucky enough to come back “home” as the first Assistant Principal at Cactus Valley Elementary School. I strive to be an enthusiastic assistant principal who fosters shared leadership within a safe, effective and positive environment conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff and parents, a facilitator that encourages every student and teacher’s uniqueness and growth, a team-member working with all stakeholders in a collaborative relationship, an experienced leader who promotes best practice and high achievement, and a professional who seeks to acquire current knowledge and apply it to educational practice. I am mostly proud to be a member of this great learning community. I truly love my job, the students, the parents, and that staff!
Simone Richardson
970-665-7850
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