8th Grade
Jen Gutmann jgutmann@stonecreekschool.org
Education:
- Masters Degree in Education, Administration and Supervision, from University of Phoenix, June 2010.
- Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education/Interdisciplinary Studies, from University of Northern Colorado, December 2002.
- Long-term goals to obtain a Doctoral Degree of Education in Educational Leadership with a Specialization in Educational Technology and serve as a principal.
Experience:
- Teacher’s Assistant in Eagle County School District for one year.
- Sub in ECSD for one year.
- Fifth grade teacher at Meadow Mountain Elementary School for three years. Received “Rookie
of the Year” Award first year at ECSD. - Fifth grade teacher at Stone Creek Charter School form June 2006-June 2009
- Interim Principal at Stone Creek Charter School Summer 2009
- 8th grade teacher at Stone Creek Charter School 2009-present
Strengths:
Motivating students, organization, multi-tasking (Multi-tasking Mama is my nickname!), high expectations for students, data diva, communication with parents, humor, fostering and open, honest respectful forum for classmates to speak their minds, time management, caring attitude, challenging classroom environment, excellent classroom management, empowering students, molding self-disciplined citizens. I love my students is if they were my own.
Personal:
If you ask me where I’m from, I’ll raise my hand, point, and say, “I’m from Bay City, Michigan.” Growing up in Michigan offered me opportunities such as fishing for perch and pike on my grandparents’ lake, selling snails and clams on the roadside, and rink roller skating to MC Hammer on Friday nights. I’ve played softball and volleyball since grade school, grew up on the piano, and still have a severe case of arachnophobia. I love life.
After nannying in Florida, backpacking throughout Europe, and living in Bermuda, I married into an Austrian heritage. Thomas and I have been married for 7.5 years, we have a son, Axel, 2 years, and a giant Weimaraner, Jack Diesel. I enjoy reality television, Scrabble, and I love to laugh and make people laugh.
Passion / Interests:
I am passionate about Yoga and was an instructor for 6 years. I crave sushi around the clock. Among my interests are snowboarding, Muay Thai kickboxing, fishing, sand volleyball and Saturday garage sales. Breathe. Live. Love
Your vision for SCCS Middle School:
To promote SCCS’s vision of exciting each child’s spirit, developing their mind, and empowering them to believe they may truly change the world. Respect earns respect. To promote a healthy balance between academics and athletics. To “get to know” my students, celebrate their accomplishments. To promote self-reflection and lifelong learning.
