Katie Lein will be joining first grade this year as she enters her 21st year in teaching. She previously taught fifth grade in Dolores, kindergarten and first grade in Cortez, and multi-age classrooms in third through fifth grades in Page, Arizona. She received her teaching certification from Fort Lewis College and her Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Lesley University. She enjoys spending time with her family as she and her husband try to keep up with two active boys while they hike, bike, camp, and backpack together. She believes that learning is a life-long journey and is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your child’s learning journey.