Dedicated Adult Support
Glenda_Baack@dpsk12.net
My name is Glenda Baack, and I am a dedicated adult support in 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade at Carson.
Literacy
Anne_Dailey@dpsk12.net
Hi! My name is Anne Dailey and I’m so excited to be on the Carson team! I started my teaching career in Aurora and where I taught for 9 years. While in Aurora, I had the opportunity to teach 1st, 3rd, and 4th grades.Then, I transferred to DPS and taught 5th grade for 4 years. I also was a small group teacher providing intervention and extension groups to 4th graders in both reading and math. Through all my experiences, I loved teaching 5th grade the most and am so excited to teach the 5th graders at Carson!
When I’m not teaching, I love to read, cook, spend time outdoors, and have fun with my family and dog. I have two sons, Chuck is 8 and Jack is 14. We love heading up to the mountains, especially in the summer to escape the heat!
SEL/Math
Melissa_McCalister@dpsk12.net
Born and raised in Texas, I lived there for 30 years before moving to Colorado 20 years ago. My teaching career spans 22 years with the last 17 at Carson, in which I have had the opportunity to enjoy the company of many wonderful fifth graders.
In my time as a teacher, I also developed a passion for educating through animal rescue and after volunteering with local shelters and metro area rescue organizations, I started Red Fern Animal Rescue. Our mission is to rescue dogs and cats from neglect/abandonment in south Texas and to relocate them to their “furever” homes in Colorado.
I have a “few” canine children on the homefront (all rescues of course)!
Science/Social Studies/WIN
PPickle@dpsk12.net
I am excited to join Carson and its wonderful community! I have always loved
working with children and have been teaching for 26 years. During this time, I’ve
been able to work with various grade levels as a classroom teacher and as a
gifted and talented teacher. I enjoy providing opportunities for students to
cultivate and nurture their curiosity, engagement, and creative problem solving.
When I’m not at school, you will find me at home enjoying laughs with my
husband, Bryan, and our two teenage daughters, Finley and June. A perfect day
for me would include a walk in nature, cooking for my family, and snuggling with
our two dogs and three cats on the couch enjoying a movie or reading a good
book. I also love to travel, experience new places, go to concerts, and meet new
people. I’m excited for my new adventure ahead at Carson Elementary!
Dedicated Adult Support
Jess_Piel@dpsk12.net
Dedicated Adult Support
M_senecal-mariscal@dpsk12.net
I was born in Mexico City, Mexico. Where I lived for 30 years. I completed two degrees. A Bachelor of Journalism and a Master of Political Science. My passion is politics and learning languages, running, travel, cooking, and Buddhist meditation.
Dedicated Adult Support / School Technology Representative
Tara_Dudenhoeffer@dpsk12.net
Hi, I’m Tara! After living in the Austin, Texas area for almost 20 years, I relocated to Denver in 2015. I graduated with a degree in Social Work from Texas State University. I have held many positions as a Social Worker, but my favorite ones were always the ones where I worked with kids.
I began working as a guest teacher with DPS in November 2016, and I was the designated guest teacher at Carson during Covid. I became an official Carson Cougar in 2021. I am currently a dedicated adult support in 3rd and 5th grade, and I am also the school technology representative for Carson. This is my fourth year at Carson, and I can’t imagine that I’d be happier anywhere else. I am proud to be a part of this great community.
When I am not at Carson, I enjoy traveling, reading, ALL things Art (performance, visual, musical), going to concerts, hiking, and spending time with my dogs, Nova Diggs & Draco Douglas Super Fresh