Samantha Ackley is excited to start her third year as a 5th grade teacher at STEM. She believes that education has the power to help everyone achieve their dreams. This led her to pursue a bachelor’s in Elementary Education at the University of Colorado Denver. She also earned an endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education. Before joining the STEM team, Mrs. Ackley spent three and a half years working in Denver Public Schools.
In her free time, Mrs. Ackley enjoys reading, playing board games, watching movies, exploring Colorado, and relaxing at home with her husband and her pet bunny. She grew up right here in Highlands Ranch and loves teaching 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
