Samantha Ackley joined STEM as a fifth-grade teacher for the 2021-22 School Year. She is passionate about the power of education to help everyone achieve their dreams. This led her to pursue a bachelor’s in Elementary Education at the University of Colorado Denver. This time was also spent pursuing a focus on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education. Before joining the STEM team, Ms.Liebenow spent three and a half years working in Denver Public Schools.
In her free time, Ms. Liebenow enjoys reading, playing board games, watching movies and exploring Colorado with her family. She grew up right here in Highlands Ranch and is excited to join the STEM team and return to teach in her hometown.
Favorite Starbucks Drink or Snack: Warm weather: Caramel Frappe, Cold Weather: Vanilla Latte, Buttered Croissant
Favorite Snacks: Fruit Snacks, Cheez-its, Pretzel Crisps
Favorite Places to Eat: Chick Fil A, Chili’s, Cuba Cuba, Red Robin
Favorite Drinks: Gatorade Frost, Sparkling Ice
Favorite Place to Shop: Amazon, Target Coloring,
Hobbies: Reading, Collecting Disney Pins
Favorite Colors: Yellow
