Roosevelt Charter Academy

dmeans@rca-csprings.org

My name is Dawn Means and I am a Kindergarten teacher here at RCA.  I have two beautiful daughters, three amazing grandchildren, and a cat named Charlie.  Both my daughters and two of my grandchildren have or are attending RCA and we love this school!  I have worked at RCA for over 20 years, first as a para, and now as a first year teacher.  I enjoy spending time with my family and reading when I am not at school. 

abustillo@rca-csprings.org

My name is Adriana Bustillo and I am the new Kindergarten Lead Teacher at RCA. I am so happy to work for RCA. I love this place so much that I am at my 16th year here! Becoming a Kindergarten teacher was my dream since I was a little girl. Now that I have had the opportunity to work with Kindergarteners I know and feel that this is my calling.

I have obtained my Master's Degree in English as a Second Language, which has given me greater opportunities. This includes supporting our students at RCA, our students' parents, and other members of our community by teaching them English. Having the opportunity to teach K-5th grade and now adults is very exciting, but being able to see the results and growth in their academic learning is something that I would not change for the world!

I was born and raised in the beautiful state of Texas and moved to Colorado 22 years ago. I miss Texas so much that I always go back and visit twice a year because my Mom and Dad still live there. I love to spend time with my beautiful daughter Lisseth and my wonderful husband Pedro. I have no other family in Colorado, so we spend a lot of time together, things we love to do are going to the movies, camping, taking trips, and going to church with my daughter on Sundays! I also like to read, cook, and have get-togethers with friends on weekends!

ssprings@rca-csprings.org

My name is Shannon Springs, and I’m so excited to be joining the amazing Kindergarten team at Roosevelt Charter Academy! While this is my first year teaching kindergarten here, I bring over 13 years of teaching experience across grades K–12 in Michigan, Florida, and Colorado.

I graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education (K–12) with a focus on Learning Disabilities, as well as Elementary Education. I also completed minors in English Language Arts, Early Childhood Development, and Psychology. My graduate coursework has centered on Literacy and Language Development, Curriculum and Instruction, and Restorative Practices in Education—all of which support my passion for helping young learners grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Outside the classroom, I love playing tennis and both coaching and playing softball and volleyball. I also enjoy cheering on my 8th grade and 10th grade sons at their school and sports events or going to the movies as a family. I’m also a proud dog mom to two adorable Shih Tzus, Ava and Oscar.

I’m excited for a fun-filled year of learning and growth with our kindergarteners!

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