Meet 4th Grade Teacher - Ms. Jordan Harder!
Hi, my name is Jordan Harder, I was born in Littleton, Colorado and have lived here my whole life. I love watching hockey, hiking, camping, spending time with friends and family, and manatees are my favorite animal. I adopted a puppy named Indie last summer and I enjoy taking her to new dog parks! I also coach Girls on the Run.
During my teaching career, I have taught first-fourth grade. I got the special opportunity to loop with my first class for three years. I have worked in 27J for one year and am so excited to welcome 4th grade Polar Bears!
In my classroom, I encourage student centered learning. I aim to create a safe, caring, and inclusive classroom. I want all students to believe they can meet their goals through hard work and perseverance. I am thrilled to help build the culture and community at Padilla Elementary!
Meet 4th Grade Teacher - Mrs. Sam Richardson!
Hi there! My name is Samantha Richardson and I am a 4th grade teacher at Padilla. I am very excited to be a part of the new school, and all of the opportunities that we have coming up!
I grew up in Colorado, and moved to Texas to attend college. I graduated cum laude from Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi. I went on to teach in Texas for 8 years.
After moving back to Colorado I continued teaching, bringing that grand total to 16 years! I also obtained my Masters in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education, graduating cum laude. I love teaching and working with children. I love watching them get excited about learning, figuring out problems, and making sense of complex work. I love inspiring future readers and mathematicians and being part of a community of teachers and students who love having fun and working hard.
My husband and I have two boys and two puppies who keep me busy! I love reading, going on vacations with my family, laughing and playing with my kids, and doing crafty projects. I also love spending my summers outdoors, barbequing with family and friends, and playing games! I look forward to meeting our Padilla students and families, see you in August future Polar Bears!
