(Parents: I've put together a simple little web tool for pulling up the current week's words for quick study sessions.  It's not too polished, but it works.  I've bookmarked it on my phone, and found it pretty handy when out and about to be able to go through a few words with our first grader.  Take a look:  http://first.gradespellinglist.com .  --Ken Zinn)

Susan Tice 

Susan has been at Ralston for 14 years! She received her bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Metropolitan State College in Denver. Working with children has been a life-long passion. Her philosophy centers round making connections with kids and then helping them grow in a kind and respectful classroom environment. Susan loves hiking and traveling with her husband, Gary, and walking her amazing golden retriever, Lola! Her son is in grad school at Princeton and her daughter teaches kindergarten here at Ralston. She is looking forward to a fabulous year!