Chelsea Bench is in her fourth year teaching first grade at STEM. Before her time at STEM, she taught in Denver Public Schools, primarily in kindergarten and first grade.
She graduated from the University of Colorado Denver with an Elementary Education degree focusing on culturally linguistically diverse education. Working with kids and teaching has been a lifelong passion of hers, and she knew she would become a teacher when she was in first grade herself.
She is originally from Florida but moved to Colorado in 2012 to be near her brother and his family. She enjoys being an aunt to his three kids, playing with her Goldendoodle, and spending time outside in the sunshine. She is happy to be a part of the STEM School Highlands Ranch family and looks forward to an incredible year of learning and making memories!
Favorite Starbucks Drink or Snack: Soy latte (and pumpkin spice)
Favorite Snacks: Chocolate
Favorite Drinks: Sparkling water, coffee, smoothies
Favorite Place to Shop: Target, Amazon
Hobbies: Hiking, outdoor activities with my dog, movies, working out, and crafting
Favorite Colors: Pink, gold, turquoise, glitter
