2010-2011 Residency Completing residency at Cole Arts & Science Academy, Kindergarten
I am a 22 year-old Mexican American and am very proud of my culture and heritage. I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. When I was about 12 my family moved to Commerce City and we have been here ever since. I went to high school at Adams City High School and once I graduated, I was accepted to the University of Denver. It was here that I got my degree in Sociology with minors in history and art.
I heard about the Denver Teacher Residency through DU when I was researching different options for getting into teaching. One of the most attractive aspects of DTR was that I would have the ability to work in Denver Public Schools. I felt this would be the perfect avenue to give back to the communities from which that I came. After further investigation, DTR proved to be a really organized and innovative type of program, including a residency year with a lot of support for its residents. I am enjoying teaching and learning in my residency class and applying the skills we learn immediately in the classroom.
Leticia Retana
2010-2011 Residency
Completing residency at Cole Arts & Science Academy, Kindergarten
I am a 22 year-old Mexican American and am very proud of my culture and heritage. I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. When I was about 12 my family moved to Commerce City and we have been here ever since. I went to high school at Adams City High School and once I graduated, I was accepted to the University of Denver. It was here that I got my degree in Sociology with minors in history and art.
I heard about the Denver Teacher Residency through DU when I was researching different options for getting into teaching. One of the most attractive aspects of DTR was that I would have the ability to work in Denver Public Schools. I felt this would be the perfect avenue to give back to the communities from which that I came. After further investigation, DTR proved to be a really organized and innovative type of program, including a residency year with a lot of support for its residents. I am enjoying teaching and learning in my residency class and applying the skills we learn immediately in the classroom.