4th Grade

Joshua Garza

Deaf-Blind Intervener
Joshua_Garza@dpsk12.net

Kathryn Sorrells

Literacy
Kathryn_Sorrells@dpsk12.net

I am a mid-life career changer who discovered that teaching was my passion when I watched my own children enter school.  In my early career, I was a University Academic Advisor, a Textbook Editor, and a Children’s Pastor.  I’m now entering my tenth year as a teacher, and my greatest joy is reading with students and helping students improve their writing skills.
When I’m not teaching, I like to cook, travel, read, hike, ski, read, watch movies, play NYT word games (it’s a bit of a problem…).  Oh!, and I also like to read.

Penny Henry

SEL/Math
Penny_Dersham@dpsk12.net

My teaching career began in Aurora, Colorado where I spent 15 years teaching low income students, second language learners, and refugee students. This year will be my tenth year at Carson. I received my bachelor’s degree from Metro State and my masters degree from Mississippi State. I am also a certified yoga instructor and SEL facilitator through Breathe For Change.

In my free time you can find me spending time with my husband Derek and my silly, oversized dog Roo. I love to camp, hike, paddleboard, run (sometimes), do yoga, crochet, read, craft, and bake. I am also studying Norwegian and you can almost always find me listening to my favorite band; a-ha!!

Emily Goers

Literacy/STL
Emily_Goers@dpsk12.net

Inspiring kids to be lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and compassionate global citizens is my greatest passion! This is my fourteenth year teaching at Carson and my 8th year as an instructional coach. I earned my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education at the University of Colorado, Boulder and my Masters in Reading and Writing Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Colorado, Denver. I’m grateful to have had such formative experiences volunteering with students all around the world!

When I’m not at my “second home” (Carson), I am spending time with my husband or daughter, Molly Marie!  I love being outside enjoying a book, bike ride, ski run, or tennis game with family or friends!

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Karin Larson

Science/Social Studies/WIN
Karin_Larson@dpsk12.net

I started my teaching career working for the Palm Beach County School District in South Florida. I decided to specialize in gifted education, which has been my passion for the past 12 years. I taught HGT at Carson for eight years. This is my 11th year at Carson and I am delighted to teach Science and Social Studies with a fantastic team of talented professionals.

You can find me outdoors with my two dogs adopted from rescue shelters when I am not in the classroom. I enjoy exercising daily, including running and biking along the many beautiful paths in Colorado. My husband and I also spend every weekend during summer on our motorcycle exploring quaint little mountain towns. I look forward to attending concerts at Red Rocks, visiting my grandchildren in Jacksonville, and traveling the world!