Meet Kim Creadick
This is my sixth year teaching Special Education at Centennial Academy and my 22nd year in the district as a Special Education teacher. I grew up in Illinois and attended Southern Illinois University and received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education in 1976. I moved to Colorado in 1977 and started my teaching career at Margaret Walters Community Center in Jefferson County. In November of 1983 I started teaching Special Education at Heritage High School. After nine years of teaching at Heritage I went to Highland Elementary and taught in the Resource program. During this time I also went back to school at the University of Northern Colorado and received my M.A. degree in Moderate Needs Special Education.
When I am not teaching I spend time relaxing with my husband and two daughters. I enjoy playing with my golden retriever, swimming, yoga and reading any good book I can find. Every summer we go to upper Michigan for a month. My dream is to own a summer home on Lake Michigan and live there after I retire.
Email me: kcreadick@lps.k12.co.us
Meet Karen Byorick
I am part of the Learning Support services team at Centennial Academy and provide school psychological services to students. I have been working with the Centennial students since 2002. Our time together is spent building self-image, expanding social skills, learning coping strategies and understanding feelings. Prior to working in Littleton, I was a school psychologist for the Douglas County School District. I received my Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Psychology and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame. While at Notre Dame, I was a competitive swimmer and an avid football fan. Go Irish! After graduating, I continued my education at the University of Denver. I received my Education Specialist degree in the area of School Psychology for children grades K-12. Outside of work, I spend time coaching swimming to young children who are part of the ACES Swim Club. Needless to say, I spend a lot of my day with children! I currently live in Littleton with my husband and two dogs, Raleigh and Roxi.
To email me: kbyorick@lps.k12.co.us Days at Centennial: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Meet Suzy Danielson
I have been providing speech and language services at Centennial Academy since 2003. I feel lucky to have a job that I truly enjoy. I am one member of the Learning Support Services team at Centennial. Working throughout the grade levels allows me to become familiar with many of the Centennial students. It is a joy to help out where ever I am needed and I am extremely proud of the growth and progress that all of our students are making. Prior to moving to Littleton, I spent several years traveling between Colorado and California completing my education and living in a variety of cities. Ultimately, my husband and I decided that Colorado was where we wanted to call home. Shortly after buying a home in Littleton, we started our family. Our son, Garrett, was born in 2006 and our daughter, Leah, was born in 2008. We look forward to having both our kids receive a top notch education with LPS. Outside of work, I enjoy snow and water skiing, traveling, walking our dog, Jackson, and spending time with my friends and family.
Email me: sdanielson@lps.k12.co.us
Meet Carrie Risley
This year I am teaching Resource special education students in grades kindergarten through third grade at Centennial Academy. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado and have a Master's degree in Special Education from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. Over the years, I have taught Special Education students in Kindergarten through grade 12 in Wisconsin and Colorado. In my leisure time, I enjoy reading a good book and walking on the Highline Canal. I live in Littleton, Colorado with my husband, three children, and dog, Oreo.
Email me: crisley@lps.k12.co.us