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Lori Spindler
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Lori Spindler is very excited to join the Governor’s Ranch Elementary community as the full time Learning Specialist. Previously, she has worked at Governor’s Ranch for the past 2 years as a .5 Learning Specialist, splitting time between 2 schools. She started her career in special education in Nebraska where she taught for 2 years before moving back to Colorado. In Colorado, taught Severe Special Needs students for 2 years, and has worked with students in elementary and middle school. Her biggest goal in working with students and families is strong communication and prefers a ‘team approach’ to supporting students. She has a strong desire to help students succeed in school both academically and socially.
Lori is a mother of 4 children, all busy doing their own things. One daughter graduated from CU this year, another daughter is ready to graduate from KU in December, another daughter and son are ready to graduate from CSU and CU in a year. She loves to spend time with her family and all the craziness that a big family brings!
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Emily Whaley
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Emily Whaley joins us for the 23-24 school year as our second full-time Learning Specialist. Over the past year, she has been working at GRE as a Guest Teacher and Special Education Para. Emily has 8 years of special education teaching experience with Denver Public Schools. She has one daughter and two sons, all of which are current and former GRE students. Emily is a 4th generation Colorado native, a CSU graduate, and married to her high-school sweetheart. She is thrilled to be able to both live and work in a community that she adores. |
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Laura Johnson
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Laura Johnson is excited to be joining the Governor's Ranch community as a Learning Specialist. Before joining GRE, Laura was the Primary teacher in the AN Center at Colorow Elementary, working with students aged K-6 with varying academic, social, and emotional needs. This year she hopes to have a positive impact on students across all aspects of their academic experience. She hopes to open consistent lines of communication with families so that they can work together as a team to see students succeed!
Laura is married to her husband Greg, and they have a dog named Harlem and a cat named Simba. They are also expecting their first child in September 2023! Having gone to Governor's Ranch herself, Laura cannot wait to again be a part of, and give back to, the wonderful community of GRE.
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Angela Shamis
Angela Shamis began working here at GRE in September of 2004 when her son Travis started Kindergarten. Although at the time she didn’t have experience working with kids (other than her own), she immediately learned that it was something she was passionate about and almost 14 years later she is still loving getting up and going to work every day! Her current position is the Special Education Building Support Paraprofessional, and her primary job is to work with small groups of students needing extra academic support, and at times working with students one-on-one. She has been married to her husband Mark for 22 years and when they are not working they enjoy spending time with family and friends going camping and taking beach vacations. She has two children Lindsay and Travis, both of whom attended GRE, and two furry friends Dusty and Niko. |

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Veronica Moritz
Veronica Moritz has lived in Colorado her whole life. She graduated from CSU with a bachelor's degree. All of her children attended Governor's Ranch Elementary and she started working here while her daughter was in 4th grade in the fall or 2022. Veronica has a strong connection with Littleton and the Governor's Ranch community. Working with children has brought a new joy to Veronica’s life and she is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the Governor's Ranch Elementary team.
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