Specials Liberal Arts

Ashley Hissem - Physical Education

Hello! My name is Ashley Hissem, and I am thrilled to be the Soaring Hawk Elementary Physical Education teacher. Although this is my first year teaching PE, you may have already seen me around SHE, as I have been part of the school community for four years. I am excited to bring my passion for health, movement, and teamwork to the classroom and help students discover the joy of being active.

I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Western Governors University. Currently, I am working toward my Master’s in Education at Western Colorado University. I believe that learning is a lifelong journey, and I am committed to growing as an educator so I can provide the best experience for my students.

Outside of school, I love spending time with my family. My husband and I have three boys, and we enjoy being outdoors together. Some of our favorite activities include boating and dirt biking! 

I am looking forward to a fantastic year in PE, where we will learn new skills, build confidence, and support each other. My goal is to create a positive and energetic environment where every student feels welcome and encouraged to try their best. If you see me around SHE, please say hello—I am always happy to connect with students and families!

Flo Garcia - Music Education

Hi! I’m Flora Sanders and I am Soaring Hawk’s music teacher. I moved from Kansas to become part of the SHE team, and specialize in elementary music teaching and voices of all ages. The University of Kansas is my alma mater where I earned my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education. Rock Chalk! This is my ninth year of teaching and I’m absolutely thrilled to be at SHE. 

Ky Bishop - Art Education

Hello! My name is Ky Bishop and I am the Art teacher here at Soaring Hawk. I have a BFA in Illustration from The Academy of Art University and I am getting my Masters in Education at Western Colorado University with a concentration in Art and Drama k-12! In undergrad, I specialized in concept art for Video Games, Movies, and Comics. I have an immense passion for seeing art in everything. This is my second year at Soaring Hawk, and I am excited to explore art with the students! I am passionate about teaching kids about different forms of art and encouraging them to express themselves artistically! This year will be filled with fun, new experiences, and so much ART!! I love DCSD and along with teaching here at Soaring Hawk.