First Grade

 Juli Romero - I have been teaching for 15 years, and I have taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade. I have taught at Riffenburgh for 5 years. I have a Masters degree in Elementary Education. I teach because it is so rewarding to see the special "Now I get it!" look on a child's face. I teach because it is a challenging job that requires creativity, since every child is unique. I teach because I believe in life long learning for all of us, including myself! I have three children, who all attended Riffenburgh Elementary School K-6th. Therefore, I was a Riffenburgh parent with a child at this school for 17 years. I enjoy playing the piano, skiing, and eating popcorn!

Anne Johnson - I’ve been teaching for 15 years, at Riffenburgh for 13. My degree is in Elementary Education, with a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. I love the enthusiasm for learning that first graders bring to the classroom! My favorite comment by my first graders this year was, "First grade just gets better every day!" My husband and I have five children, three of whom were Riffenburgh Roadrunners. I enjoy reading, hiking and spending time with family and friends.