Bio:

Carrie Gagnon

 It is a privilege to be part of such a wonderful team to open Freedom Elementary.  My work history includes working in the medical field, forestry, and business.  By far, I enjoy teaching the most.  Having taught in District Eleven for seven years I’ve often heard the slogan “knowledge is power”.  At Freedom we are empowering our students for a wonderful future. 

I value being a well rounded person and continue to educate myself.  My degrees/license include a BS in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University, two-year program in Elementary Education for a Teacher’s License from Metropolitan State University, and a Masters in Technology in Education from Lesley University.  I’m qualified to teach all four core areas from Kindergarten through High School.  Yet, I’m also a soccer mom who loves camping, hiking, gardening, crafts, being an animal trainer, and so much more.  My love for travel was developed as I grew up in a military home.  By the time I was in sixth grade, I had traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe and attended nine elementary schools.  I can certainly relate to being the new kid on the block, which this year we get the unique experience of everyone being new to our school.

I’m looking forward to a fantastic year with our fifth graders.