The GT Center team is uniquely qualified to meet the social and emotional needs of gifted learners. All core classes are taught by CDE GT-endorsed teachers, most of whom also have a Master’s degree in their field. The GT Center program also offers unique opportunities for students to explore their passions in hands-on electives that are taught by experienced, engaging teachers. GT teachers and students are supported by a full-time counselor who specializes in working with gifted learners, a Social Emotional Learning Specialist, and the GT Resource Teacher
In 7th and 8th grade, students stay with the same teacher for 2 years, allowing teachers to get to know their students both on an academic and personal level. Looping also helps build strong teacher/student/parent relationships.
Meet The GT Center Teachers
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Shaunna Abling - Social Studies 7/8
B.A. in Social Studies Education
M.A. in English Language Arts
M.A. in Gifted Education Core
GT Endorsement
She has been teaching for 13 years and has been in Jeffco for 10.
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Chris Bleau - Math 6
B.F.A. in Film/Video Production
M.A. in Education & Human Development
GT Endorsement
This is his 10th year teaching, 5th year teaching GT, and his 3rd year in Jeffco.
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Jenny Boehlke - Science 7/8
B.S. in Environmental Science with a Secondary Teaching Emphasis
M.A. in Science Curriculum and Instruction
GT Endorsement
This is her 12th year teaching and her 4th year at Creighton.
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Colby Hansen - Language Arts and Social Studies 6
B.A. in English
M.A. in Education
GT Endorsement
He has taught for 19 years in Jeffco and has been at Creighton for 3 years. |
Erin Brauer - Language Arts 7/8
B.A. in English and Communications (Honors Program)
M.A. in Teaching
She has been teaching for 11 years. This will be her 5th year in Jeffco. |
Brady Yarletts - Math 7/8
B.S. in Secondary Education in Math/Science
GT Endorsement.
He has been teaching in Jeffco for 10, both at Creighton and Jefferson Virtual Academy. |
Meet The GT Counselor and GT Resource Teacher
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Laurie Perea - GT Counselor for Social Emotional Learning
B.F.A. in Fine Arts
M.A. in Art Therapy
M.A. in School Counseling
Certified in Gifted Education
She has worked in Jeffco for 18 years, including at the elementary and middle school level. |
Lauren Berdofe Stewart -
GT Resource Teacher
B.A. and S. in Urban Planning and Design
M.A. in Educational Psychology
Certified in Gifted Education
Lauren has worked in education for 19 years in K-12 alternative, K-12 gifted, K-5 art, and early childhood education, and as a professor of graduate students at UCD.
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Meet The Elective Teachers
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Terry Muilenburg - Physical Education
B.A. in Science
He has been teaching in Jeffco for 27 years. |
Kristi Vaninger - Physical Education
B.A. in Exercise and Sports Science, with a double minor in Psychology and Sports Psychology
This is her 3rd year teaching at Creighton. |
Kevin Larsen - Band
B.A. in Music Education
M.A. in Music Education with an Emphasis in Conducting and Musical Education.
This is his 14th year teaching and his 6th year in Jeffco.
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Cris Sorency - Tech Ed
More information about Mr. Sorency coming soon. |