Colonial Acres Elementary

30 teacher scholars serving 639 students grades K-5

Colonial Acres Teacher Scholars Group

Colonial Acres Elementary (2018-19)

Teacher Scholars

Yolanda Arredondo, Amy Barto, Gwen Beytin, Carmella Bongiorno, Tammy Braun, Julie Bryant, Ruby Camarena, Armando Ceballos, Litzia Collins Garbutt, Cindy Crawford, Marita Fodor, Jesse Furman, Graciela Guzman, Dawn Herrerias, Jan Jones, Nancy Katen, Phylies Kusama, Julie Larson, Bernice Leon, Jan Linnekin, Claudia McDonagh, Emily Meade, Ericka Montes, Pam Morrison, Alberto Nodal, Karin Nunn, Elisa Rojas, Olivia Salmon, Latsamy Vangsy, Heather Wilkinson

Principal/Vice Principal

Kathy Lacome, J. Ruben Olivares,

Teacher Leaders

Carmella Bongiorna, Dawn Herrerias, Ericka Montes, Alberto Nodal

School Focus

In its fifth year of partnership, Colonial Acres is using inquiry to strengthen cross-grade collaboration, foster strong writers who communicate clearly and effectively for different purposes and audiences.  

Report Highlight
The Aspen Institute National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development

“Through the collaborative inquiry there’s a real aha moment,” said Carrie Wilson, executive director of Mills Teacher Scholars. “It gives teachers a chance to see how the competencies intersect with their instructional practices.”

-- A Policy Agenda in Support of How Learning Happens