Kindergarten
Meet the Kindergarten Team
Ainsley Brubaker, Mia Johnson, Allison DeWolf, and Mandy Symons
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Introduction to Eagle Ridge Kindergarten
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Allison DeWolf
With twenty-three years of teaching Kindergarten at Eagle Ridge, Allison DeWolf is excited to start a new year! When asked to give advice to young families, Allison always encourages parents to read to their children and to instill a love of learning at the youngest of ages. After being at ERE for quite some time, Allison has seen Eagle Ridge transform over the years. Perhaps the biggest change has been with the advent of the 7 Habits. It has created a daily focus of leadership used by all of the community. Allison and her husband have 2 older children. Her son Jack graduated from CSU with a degree in Finance and her daughter Abby just graduated from Ole Miss and is living in Nashville. When not teaching, you will find Allison on the tennis courts.
MIA JOHNSON
My name is Mia Johnson, and I am beyond excited to be joining the Kindergarten team this upcoming school year! As a proud Colorado native—and a former student in the Douglas County School District—this opportunity feels like coming full circle.
I graduated from Colorado State University this May with a degree in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. During my time at CSU, I discovered a true passion for early literacy and for building a classroom environment where every child feels seen, supported, and excited to learn.
Teaching runs in my family, and I’m so grateful to be following in the footsteps of my mom who teaches preschool at Colorado Christian Academy, and my younger sister is currently a freshman at CSU, also studying Early Childhood Education. Being surrounded by passionate educators has shaped who I am and continues to fuel my love for teaching.
My goal is to create a welcoming classroom community where students grow not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. Outside of teaching, I love spending time with my family, cooking, and crafting!
MANDY SYMONS
An 18 year veteran of ERE, Mandy Symons got her start as the Director of the Eagle Care Program. She is entering her eleventh year teaching Kindergarten at Eagle Ridge. Mandy loves the little ones and appreciates how eager they are every day to learn and to be at school. Mandy says that “ERE is a family. The kids are amazing and we have a supportive and wonderful parent and school community.” Mandy loves to work out, read, and cheer on her Chiefs. She is originally from Kansas, but has called Colorado home since 2001.
Ainsley Brubaker
My name is Ainsley Brubaker and I am so excited to be a part of the Kindergarten team at Eagle Ridge this year! This is my third year as an educator, my first year was a Kindergarten teacher and last year I was a Special Education Teacher. I graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in Elementary and Special Education. I am currently completing my Master's in Curriculum & Design through Grand Canyon University.
I am excited to be back in the classroom and create a space where your child can thrive and grow as a learner and a person! Having experience both in the classroom and through the special education lens, I can meet your students where they are and help them become excited about learning!
When I am not at school, I love to play volleyball, swim, & be outdoors. This is my second full year living in Colorado, so I love to explore new places by traveling. I love all things Disney, Marvel, & Harry Potter. I am a big traveler, this summer I went to Italy! I also love spending time with friends and family. I am so excited for a wonderful year at Eagle Ridge and I cannot wait to be a part of the Eagle ridge family!