2010-2011 Residency Teaching at Beach Court Elementary, 2nd Grade
After a successful legal career, Amy spent several years raising her young son. She became an active parent volunteer at his preschools, where she rapidly developed great respect for quality teaching. As a “founding parent” in a struggling Title I DPS elementary school following revitalization efforts, Amy resurrected the defunct Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and dramatically increased parent involvement. While volunteering many hundreds of hours at the school, she was struck by the observation that every child, regardless of background, flourished under the attention and guidance of a caring adult. Amy launched her nascent career in education as a substitute teacher and as a paraprofessional specializing in reading and writing for several years. She then joined the Denver Residency Program in June 2010.
Amy believes her experiences as a DPS parent, volunteer, and employee offer a unique and comprehensive perspective on the challenges facing today’s urban schools. She recognizes that when a family entrusts a faculty with the education of their child, it is at once a tremendous privilege and a sobering responsibility. As a lifelong learner, Amy continually hones her teaching skills to deliver the most effective instruction possible. She is wholly committed to serving all DPS students equitably, and to closing the achievement gap within the district.
Amy L. Johnson – Beach Court Elementary, 2nd Grade
2010-2011 Residency
Teaching at Beach Court Elementary, 2nd Grade
After a successful legal career, Amy spent several years raising her young son. She became an active parent volunteer at his preschools, where she rapidly developed great respect for quality teaching. As a “founding parent” in a struggling Title I DPS elementary school following revitalization efforts, Amy resurrected the defunct Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and dramatically increased parent involvement. While volunteering many hundreds of hours at the school, she was struck by the observation that every child, regardless of background, flourished under the attention and guidance of a caring adult. Amy launched her nascent career in education as a substitute teacher and as a paraprofessional specializing in reading and writing for several years. She then joined the Denver Residency Program in June 2010.
Amy believes her experiences as a DPS parent, volunteer, and employee offer a unique and comprehensive perspective on the challenges facing today’s urban schools. She recognizes that when a family entrusts a faculty with the education of their child, it is at once a tremendous privilege and a sobering responsibility. As a lifelong learner, Amy continually hones her teaching skills to deliver the most effective instruction possible. She is wholly committed to serving all DPS students equitably, and to closing the achievement gap within the district.