Meet Ms. Colbert

Greetings!

    I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself, as I believe that a strong foundation is built from the connections we make with those in our daily lives. I was thrilled to start teaching virtually in 2011 because I wanted to find a way to make a difference with families and help as they take their incredible educational journey. I feel honored to be part of an innovative school with such a caring and knowledgeable staff, amazing children, and great families. 

    I have been teaching since 2001. I have taught kindergarten, first, and third grades in various public schools throughout Oregon. I also spent two inspiring years substitute teaching after the birth of my son, Austin. I feel very fortunate to be a teacher and find it to be the most rewarding profession imaginable.

    I feel like the luckiest person in the world! I absolutely love my job, appreciate where I live, and have an incredible family. I have a wonderful 18 year old who keeps me giggling and on my toes! He was also a virtual school student (he graduated in 2024), so I have been a Learning Coach and know the challenges and benefits it offers. We cherish our 9 year-old Border Collie/Aussie named Ginger. She is a goofball and so much fun!

    I have many hobbies including gardening, reading, watching plays, games, traveling, and activities with my family. I am completely addicted to Disneyland and we visit there as often as possible. Reading is a huge focus for me and I love various types of literature. During my spare time I spend a lot of time learning; I believe learning is a lifelong process and I am always looking for new ways to grow. In fact, I just earned my second master's degree in education in Fall 2024!

    I am looking forward to a fantastic year. We have a great group of students and learning coaches! I have planned a series of class connects which I hope are engaging and informational. We have a lot of exciting things we will be learning about this year. I also host Disney Club this year.

    Please call or e-mail if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I would love to hear from you.

Smiles,

Ms. Colbert