 |  |  |
Paige Kakos- Teacher Mrs. Kakos started at Antelope Ridge in 2000. She's dedicated her career to our school.
“I believe that to teach children effectively you must touch their hearts long before you begin to teach their minds” ~ Vicki Savini, from Ignite The Light | Laura Warren- Teacher10 Facts about Mrs. Warren
"Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be." - Rita Pierson | Kirsten Lessard- Office Manager
“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” — Dolly Parton |
Paige Kakos- Teacher
Mrs. Kakos started at Antelope Ridge in 2000. She's dedicated her career to our school.
- -Member of cadre- opened ANR in 1999 after teaching at Village East
- -Taught K-2 at ANR for 24 years
- -Worked as member of leadership team for many of those years
- -Ran clubs and after school activities for many years.
- -Job shared in first grade with Laura for 10 years.
- -Blessed to be part of an amazing school community with so much love and support.
“I believe that to teach children effectively you must touch their hearts long before you begin to teach their minds” ~ Vicki Savini, from Ignite The Light
Laura Warren- Teacher
10 Facts about Mrs. Warren
- I was hired as a 1st grade teacher for the school year 2000-2001.
- I received my master's degree in The Diverse Learner that same year.
- I taught three years of kindergarten, one year of 2nd grade and 19 years of 1st grade.
- I welcomed my son in 2001 and my daughter in 2007.
- I did a job-share with Paige Kakos and Abby Jansen and made two lifelong friends.
- I was mentored and inspired by five different principals and too many assistant principals to count.
- I taught alongside many dedicated and hardworking teammates -including 10 current staff members.
- I taught close to 500 amazing students.
- I made many friends and personal connections with the staff, parents and students over the past 23 years.
- I will miss you all!
"Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be." - Rita Pierson
Kirsten Lessard- Office Manager
- Mrs. Lessard began working in CCSD in 1991 as a para in a preschool classroom.
- She worked in several schools including Summit Elementary, Eaglecrest High School, Laredo Middle School, and Campus Middle School. Her role was primarily as support for students with special needs.
- Mrs. Lessard began working at Antelope Ridge in 2007. She has worn a few hats here including ILC Para Educator, Student Achievement Services Clerical Support, Registrar and Office Manager. She LOVES this community and has felt so lucky to be a part of it!
- Mrs. Lessard will spend time with her family, gardening, bird watching, traveling, volunteering and coming to visit Antelope Ridge
“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” — Dolly Parton
