Alicea, Joisse
PreKindergarten Teacher
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B.S., Elementary Education PK-6, Old Dominion University
Associate of Art, Social Sciences: Specialization in Education, Virginia Penninsula Community College
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B.A., Theatre, Adams State University
B.A., English, Adams State University
B.A., Creative Writing, Adams State University
What is your role at CSS? I am a theatre teacher and a Middle School Spanish teacher.
What are you looking forward to at CSS? I am looking forward to utilizing my strengths in Spanish and Theatre to connect with the community at CSS. I am happy for the opportunity to share my first language with eager students. I am also looking forward to building onto the legacy of the CSS theatre program.
What would people be surprised to learn about you? The first language I spoke was Spanish. I was born in Puerto Rico. And I have successfully eaten the 72-ounce steak challenge in Amarillo, Texas.
What is one thing you’ve learned from students? PATIENCE! Students always respond to patience and a deeper need for understanding.
If you were a superhero, what powers would you have? I would like to be an Earth Bender. I have always wanted to mold the elements.
What did you want to be growing up? I have always wanted to be a teacher! Also, an actor.
What draws you to teaching? The idea that I can pass on my knowledge to the next generation is intriguing. I feel that I am good at relating complex ideas using simple concepts.
What is your favorite spot in the world? Flamenco Beach in Puerto Rico.
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Master's, Public Administration, Florida Atlantic University
B.A., International Studies and Business Administration, The American University
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Bachelor, Foreign Language Education with an Emphasis in English, UNAD, Colombia
Associate, Preschool/Elementary School Teacher (Normalista Superior), Escuela Normal Superior Antioqueña ENSA, Medellín, Colombia
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Bachelor's, Special Education, Lander University
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M.S., Chemistry, University of Toronto
B.S., Chemistry, University of Waterloo
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Ph.D., History, University of Colorado Boulder
M.A., History, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
B.A., History, University of North Georgia
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M.A., Educational Leadership, University of Northern Colorado
B.A., Early Childhood Education, University of South Carolina
A Charleston, South Carolina native, Erin relocated to Colorado Springs in June of 2011 to continue her career with views of the Rocky Mountains. Prior to this relocation, her journey included everything from teaching at both independent and public schools in South Carolina to leading educational, missionary relief efforts in Chambrun, Haiti and inner-city New York. For the past decade, her heart has been connected to the southeast side of Colorado Springs, where she serve as an educational leader in Harrison School District 2.
In addition to school leadership, her work over this past decade has more specifically included bringing experiential learning, STEAM education, and purposeful project-based experiences to the most at-risk youth in our community. Through strong systems, meaningful teacher coaching, and expertise in the K-12 continuum of development, she has made it a personal mission to develop schools that bring high-quality learning experiences to students in order to prepare them for an ever-changing world.
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M.Ed., Teacher Leadership, Lamar University
B.A., Spanish, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
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B.A., Visual & Performing Arts, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
What would people be surprised to learn about you? I am a classically trained clown.
If you were a superhero, what powers would you have and why? I would have Super Strength because I just think that would be a fun time!
What is one thing you've learned from students? There is always a new and better way to do things.
What did you want to be growing up? A Geologist. A Marine Biologist. An Actor. A Comedian. A Transformer. I was all over the place.
What draws you to working with students? I really strive to show the magic and fun that theater can be to students.
What is one thing you enjoy about CSS? I love how beautiful everything is. Everyone is also so nice here.
What is your favorite spot in the world? My favorite spot is the beach, especially in a spot where the waves are crashing on the rocks. I think the power of the ocean really recharges my batteries.
Creston handles internal and external event organizing at CSS and ensures the technical side of the theater runs smoothly. In his work, he believes that through creativity and determination, impossible outcomes can be achieved. Nothing is impossible. Creston has previously worked with the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs as the Interim Technical Director and with Theatreworks as both an actor and a designer. Most recently he has worked with Green Box Arts taking care of the Green Mountains Skyspace by world-renowned artist James Turrell. He is extremely fortunate to have been a part of amazing teams working on incredible projects.
The Colorado Springs School is an independent day school serving students from PreKindergarten through 12th grade.
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