Meet Edison's Kinder Teachers!
Hello Kindergarteners! My name is Elizabeth Button and this will be my third year teaching Kindergarten at Edison! I previously taught Kindergarten for 3 years in east Michigan, and before that I studied abroad and taught in Auckland, New Zealand. In my free time I love to read, hike, cook, and travel! I am very excited to meet everyone and for the upcoming school year!
Hi! My name is Valerie Lovato and this is my 5th year at Edison, my 4th year teaching Kindergarten. This will be my 15th year teaching and I can’t wait to meet your kiddos! Some fun facts about me: I studied abroad in Spain and speak Spanish, I love all the Denver Professional Sports teams (Go Nuggets!) and I was born and raised here in the Denver Metro Area (4th generation Coloradan). My niece Isabella also attends Edison, she will be in 4th grade! I know we will have a fantastic year together!
Welcome to Kindergarten! My name is Justine McWhorter and this will be my second year at Edison! I have been teaching for 14 years. This will be my 9th year in Denver Public Schools. I love teaching math and reading and have taught Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade and reading intervention. At home, I love being outdoors, cooking and playing with my dogs. Learning new things with my students is my favorite part of my work as an educator. I am truly amazed each day by the depth of thinking our youngest learners demonstrate!
HI Kindergarteners! My name is Fiorella Chiarella, I am a native from Peru and this will be my second year at Edison! I have been teaching for over 30 years. My family and I moved to Denver in 2004 and that is when my relationship with Edison Elementary started since my daughter attended second grade and we were immediately welcomed into this wonderful community. As a family, we love to travel, we enjoy playing cards, watching soccer and spending time with our dog. I am looking forward to meeting you and your students and spending a great year together.
Hi! My name is Valerie Lovato and this is my 5th year at Edison, my 4th year teaching Kindergarten. This will be my 15th year teaching and I can’t wait to meet your kiddos! Some fun facts about me: I studied abroad in Spain and speak Spanish, I love all the Denver Professional Sports teams (Go Nuggets!) and I was born and raised here in the Denver Metro Area (4th generation Coloradan). My niece Isabella also attends Edison, she will be in 4th grade! I know we will have a fantastic year together!
Welcome to Kindergarten! My name is Justine McWhorter and this will be my second year at Edison! I have been teaching for 14 years. This will be my 9th year in Denver Public Schools. I love teaching math and reading and have taught Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade and reading intervention. At home, I love being outdoors, cooking and playing with my dogs. Learning new things with my students is my favorite part of my work as an educator. I am truly amazed each day by the depth of thinking our youngest learners demonstrate!
HI Kindergarteners! My name is Fiorella Chiarella, I am a native from Peru and this will be my second year at Edison! I have been teaching for over 30 years. My family and I moved to Denver in 2004 and that is when my relationship with Edison Elementary started since my daughter attended second grade and we were immediately welcomed into this wonderful community. As a family, we love to travel, we enjoy playing cards, watching soccer and spending time with our dog. I am looking forward to meeting you and your students and spending a great year together.