About The Teacher

NAME: Mrs. Dana Cookson

SCHOOL: Calhan Elementary School

CLASS: 1st Grade

SCHOOL PHONE: 719/347-2766 ext. 107


About The Teacher

Hello! My name is Dana Cookson and I am looking forward to being your child's 
first grade teacher. 

I have worked at Calhan Elementary for nine years. This will be my fifth year 
teaching first grade. 

My husband Curtis and I have been married for eighteen years and have two 
children. Cameron and Riley both attend Calhan Middle/High School. Some of 
our hobbies are camping, gardening, golfing, basketball, and hiking. We also 
have a small Zoo which includes; (4)dogs, (2)cats, (2)horses, and (3) 
fish. :)   


Mission and Goals For The Class

My professional goals include developing a wide array of effective teaching 
strategies to aid all diverse learners, finding multiple ways to include 
parents in this learning process, and building a caring community inside and 
outside of our classroom.As a educator I will focus on helping your child 
discover their personal best.
I'm looking forward to a successfull year of learning!

Classroom Expectations:
- Be positive
- Be ready to explore and Learn
- Be respectful and responsible
- Be a good listener