

Kerri Burks
Kerri Burks
- Title
- 5th Grade Teacher
- [email protected]
- Department
- Fifth Grade
- Bio
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Hello! My name is Kerri Burks and I am excited to work with your children at Alpine Elementary School. I have a BA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, an MA in Education, and an elementary Montessori teaching certificate. I have worked as a Child Life Specialist, Developmental Specialist, and, for the past eight years as an upper elementary school teacher and learning support specialist in Montessori schools in Nevada and Colorado. In Nevada, I ran a STEM-based school garden program that served students in grades K-8. The garden served as an outdoor classroom that sparked curiosity, promoted academic discovery, and nurtured well-being. It encouraged students to experience the natural world and observe how living organisms work together. I received a certificate in Horticultural Therapy in 2022 and became a certified Colorado Master Gardener in 2023. Providing creative resources to support education and the community has been a focus throughout my career.
In my free time, I would rather be outdoors than in, and you can often find me playing in the dirt! I like to hike, bake, and spend time with my family in the mountains or at the beach. In the classroom, I strive to create a warm and supportive environment. I enjoy collaborating with others and engaging students in a variety of experiential learning opportunities. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime!