Mrs. Ranford

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Mrs. Ranford

Greetings, Larkspur Bobcat 6th Graders and Families!

My name is Mrs. Janelle Ranford, and I am SO excited to be joining all of you this year as the new 6th grade teacher at Larkspur Elementary!

My personal journey in education began 22 years ago in St. Louis, where I first served as a middle school math and reading teacher in a large urban school district. Since then, I’ve been privileged to teach several different configurations of Grades 4-6 in Indiana, Texas, and Colorado, as well as serve as a Science Instructional Coach for K-6 elementary teachers, a Gifted Education facilitator, and as an elementary Assistant Principal.

My husband and I found our way to Douglas County (finally!) seven years ago, and it was love at first sight the minute I saw our beautiful community. I feel truly at home in Larkspur; Our little school in the woods is the perfect place to explore and discover the world with joy!

During this new year of hybrid learning (and beyond!), know that we will work hard, have fun together, and will intentionally build a positive learning community where everyone is both accepted and challenged to reach their personal best. Our guiding principles in 6th grade will continually be: Healthy School, Healthy Minds, and Healthy Bodies!

In my time away from LES, my husband and I enjoy hiking and camping in the mountains with our Bernedoodle pup, as well as traveling to multiple National Parks. I’m also an avid reader, and I like to bake sweet treats to share with others whenever I can. I dabble at playing the piano, enjoy live theatre, and am a fan of both football and ice hockey. Finally, I can’t pass up any chance to watch a beautiful sunset, whether it’s stretching across the mountains, the desert, the plains, or the ocean. Our Earth is truly amazing!

Many who know me well describe me as a “teacher to the core.” Education IS my passion, and I’m so lucky that Larkspur is where I get to live that out this year with incredible students and families, every day.

Welcome to all, and I look forward to meeting and working with you as part of our Larkspur 6th Grade Crew.

Douglas County School District Nondiscrimination Notice: In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, the Douglas County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The School District’s Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator to address complaints alleging sexual harassment under Title IX is Ted Knight, Assistant Superintendent, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, complianceofficer@dcsdk12.org, 303-387-0067. Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex, gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202.