Sixth Grade

Carol Yarcho, Pam Talluto, and Micheala Lange

Carol Yarcho

I was born and raised in Colorado and have 16 years teaching experience. I have taught K-8 PE, 3rd, 5th, and 6th. I am mother to two fur babies, Aspen and Cooper and enjoy all the outdoors that Colorado has to offer. A few of my hobbies are camping, cooking, reading, biking and hiking.

Michaela Lange

I am a Colorado Native and love my home state! Especially our Hockey team the Colorado Avalanche. I am a HUGE hockey fan. From Pre-K through High school I was in the Douglas County School District and went to college at The University of Colorado Denver. At home I have one doggy, 2 snakes, and 3 geckos! I am not only an animal nerd but I'm also a huge Harry Potter, Disney, AND Star Wars nerd. When I am not teaching I enjoy going to the gym, cooking and baking, and spending time with my loved ones!

Pamela Talluto

I was born in California and raised in Washington State. Following high school I joined the United States Marine Corps. I served for over 24 years at a wide range of locations such as, Japan, Croatia, South Africa, Iraq, Somalia, California, North Carolina, South Carolina and Colorado.

After retiring from the Marine Corps, I pursued my life-long passion as an educator. I started my career in Washington State as a paraprofessional educator substitute for K-12 and guest teacher (substitute) for K-12. I relocated to Colorado last year and taught 5^th Grade as a full time teacher.

I am the proud mother of a 13 year old boy that is entering 8^th grade this year. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with my son and our dog on new outdoor adventures. My hobbies are hiking, biking, kayaking, reading, traveling, and playing sports.

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, the Douglas County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The School District's Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator to address complaints alleging sexual harassment under Title IX is Aaron Henderson, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, [email protected], 303-387-0127.

Outside Agencies

Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex, gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202.

NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

Special Education records which have been collected by Douglas County School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of five (5) years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, or completes his/her educational program at age 21, or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Douglas County School District's intent to destroy the special education records of students who exited special education services as of June 30, 2016. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records by requesting the records at this link ( Douglas County School District Transcripts and Records Requests ).

Sixth Grade

Soaring Hawk Elementary School

Soaring Hawk Elementary School