Grade 1 BIO
KAREN YOUNG
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KAREN YOUNG
I am thrilled to be a member of the Coyote Creek pack and feel very fortunate to be working in this wonderful community. I have been teaching at Coyote Creek since 2005 and have taught Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Kindergarten/1st grade combination classes. I love working with children, knowing that I can make a difference in their lives. What I hope to pass on to my students is the love of learning and caring for others that will help them throughout their school career. Every day is exciting and full of new concepts or skills to learn. I received my B.S. degree at Arizona State University and my teaching credential from Chapman University. My first career was in the Information Systems industry doing systems implementations and project management. When my children were young, I stayed home for a few years to take care of them and volunteered much of my time at their schools. This is where I found my passion for teaching. My husband and I live in the community and we have 2 terrific sons. Nathan works in research and development in Colorado and Nicholas is pursuing his PHD in Organic Chemistry at UCSF. I have been very involved in the San Ramon Unified School District for many years as a parent, volunteer, and teacher. I love to spend time with my family, reading, doing jigsaw puzzles, going to the movies, and going on trips. I am looking forward to a fabulous year full of adventure and learning.
MARIANN STEPHENS
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MARIANN STEPHENS
Hello! I am a first grade teacher here at Coyote Creek. I've been teaching here since 2002. Ever since I was in elementary school, one of my goals in life was to become a teacher. I had some amazing teachers growing up and I felt the longing to follow in their footsteps. To achieve my goal, I received my teaching credential and Masters Degree in the Art of Teaching from the University of San Francisco back in 1999. Previously I taught Kindergarten in the San Mateo/Foster City School District. I truly love what I do and I feel so fortunate to be teaching in such a great community.
My husband, Bill, and I have two sons, Michael and Nicholas, Both of our boys continue to amaze us each and every day. It's an extraordinary experience seeing how quickly children change and how grown up they become. You just don't want to blink!
When I am not in the classroom, I enjoy being with my family, exploring new places, taking walks with our Labrador, Mollie, reading, swimming, and spending time at our family cabin up in Lake Tahoe.
Looking forward to a fun and fabulous year learning!
JENNIFER WEBSTER
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JENNIFER WEBSTER
Room 8 is Great! In first grade, all my Coyote Pups will make great friends, blossom into amazing readers and writers, and enjoy Coyote Creek to the fullest.
I started my teaching career in 1992 after graduating from the University of Maryland. I've taught primary grades in Maryland, New Hampshire, and California.
My husband, Peter, and I have two children, Cameron and Emily. Cameron and his wife Mila live in Washington, DC. Emily works as a cosmetologist at the August and Ivy Salon in Ornida.
We have a dog named Scout who loves walks and playing with our cat, Salem. On weekends, I enjoy spin class, yoga, pilates, and hiking with my family. Afterwards, curl up with a good book and a cup of tea.
I'm looking forward to a fun and fantastic filled year with the Coyote Creek Community.
