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My name is Mrs. Count and I am looking forward to getting to know my students. I have been involved with metro-area schools for over 25 years both as a parent and teacher. Prior to entering the teaching profession I spent over 20 years working for various telecommunications corporations in sales and marketing positions which allows me to bring a real-world perspective to my classes. In addition to my teaching credentials I have a BS in Marketing from the University of Colorado and an MBA from the University of Montana.

I am married and mom to three boys – Matthew, Andrew and Sean. Matthew graduated from Thomas Jefferson HS and the University of Northern Colorado. After teaching English in Bangkok, Thailand Matthew came back to the United States and finished law school. He is currently working as an attorney and living in Nebraska. Andrew graduated from George Washington HS and the University of Denver. After working at a law firm for a year he also went to law school. Andrew is married and lives in Denver. My youngest, Sean graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 2017 and is pursuing his engineering degree at the University of Colorado Denver. Outside of class I am an avid reader and enjoy traveling, skiing and spending time with my family. I am also a student of Shotokan Karate and have earned the rank of First Kyu.

Instructional Goals
The following lifelong/workplace skills are the foundation for study in my classes: Communication, Critical Inquiry, Intra/Interpersonal Responsibility, Quantitative Reasoning, Technology, and Aesthetic Perception. Of these skills my classes will focus on: Communication, Critical Inquiry, and Technology.

Successful students will show through in-class exercises and specific course assignments the ability to pursue and retain knowledge, comprehend the various significant levels of acquired knowledge (analyzing and identifying their various components), evaluate the significance of the knowledge, synthesize ideas from multiple sources, and apply what is learned to work and life situations.

Several of the HSoB offer college credit during enrollment or after finishing HSoB. In addition, my classes require students to take an active role in the DECA and/or FBLA chapter at Kennedy High School. For more information on dual credit and DECA/FBLA please see me.