First Grade Teachers
Jim Shannon
Hello! My name is Shannon. I am a "second career" teacher. I have an MBA from CU in Boulder and a 12-year career with Shell Oil. I pursued the dream of teaching in 2005, and I have been a classroom teacher in primary grade in Mission Viejo ever since.
jshannon4@cherrycreekschools.org
Karen Weingartner
My name is Karen Weingartner. I am originally from the Seattle area, where I taught kindergarten for 9 years. I have been at Mission Viejo for 8 years and taught kindergarten before moving up to 1st grade.
kweingartner@cherrycreekschools.org
Taylor Jackson
My name is Taylor Jackson and I teach first grade. I have been a classroom teacher for 8 years.I live in Centennial with my husband Justin, our two year old son Jude, and our dog Goose. My spare time is mostly spent with my family. My favorite pastimes include hiking, camping and reading.
Boyd, Katherine M