Roosevelt Charter Academy

akurtz@rca-csprings.org

Welcome to Third Grade! I feel so blessed getting to say this, two years in a row at this amazing school! In the past I have taught preschool, Kindergarten, and Second grade, but have developed a sweet spot for second grade. I have been happily married for 27 years with 3 amazing children ages 24, 22, and 19. We also have two Australian Shepherds who are family as well... just less expensive! I love the wonder of childhood. It is a true honor to be able to witness, cultivate, and harvest the enthusiasm and wonder children bring in the door every single day into an educational adventure that will be lifelong. I truly believe all children can learn and all children want to learn. My number one goal is to help each of my students understand this. I love to travel to visit our three kids who live in different states and sometimes countries! I also like to exercise, cook, read, garden, and binge watch Netflix.

achiasson@rca-csprings.org

Hello! My name is Alyson Chiasson, and this will be my first year at RCA as a 3rd Grade Teacher. I am thrilled to be a part of this school! I was born and raised in Sabah (North Borneo), Malaysia, and I moved to the United States in 2021 after marrying my husband, who was, at the time, still serving in the Army.

I have 8 years of teaching experience and have worked in both British and Malaysian curriculum settings and syllabi. Those years are ones I cherish to this day, as I had the opportunity to meet many wonderful students and families from all over the world. I have taught a wide range of grade levels, from Kindergarten to High School, but I have always enjoyed teaching 2nd and 3rd grades the most.

I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Music Studies from York St. John University, United Kingdom and earned my TESMC certificate from the Department For Education and Child Development Under the Government of South Australia, while working as a teaching assistant at one of the oldest British international schools in Malaysia. I truly believe that children learn best when they are having fun, which is why I strive to balance and incorporate enjoyable lessons in my classroom.

Before moving to the United States, I was an avid traveler and hope to explore the world again in the near future. In my spare time, I enjoy relaxing with my cats, baking pastries at home, and cooking authentic Malaysian as well as Chinese cuisines. I also love learning about new cultures and sharing my own with others. I look forward to seeing the growth of each students and hope I would be able to inspire them as much as they have inspired me since I started here.

yhudson@rca-csprings.org

Hello, my name is Yvette Hudson. I started as a paraprofessional in 2014 and began teaching in 2016. This is my second year at Roosevelt. I love the welcoming staff and open hearted students at Roosevelt.

spanek@rca-csprings.org

My name is Sydney Panek and this is my first year at RCA! I grew up in Colorado Springs and recently moved back after spending the last 5 years in Montana. I attended Montana State University and graduted with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting. I am excited to begin my teaching career, and am grateful to teach at the same school as my mom! I love the RCA community and have loved getting to know and work with our students. In my free time I enjoy reading and hanging out with my cat, Oliver.

koviedeo@rca-csprings.org