Naomi Winters
Special education and study skills
Academic background
B.A. Elementary Education, Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, Colorado (2008)
Special Education Endorsement, Western State Colorado University, Gunnison, Colorado (2010) M.A. Curriculum and Instruction, Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, Colorado (2011)
Graduate certificate in Educational Leadership, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, Colorado (2014)
Alaska School Leadership Academy (2020)
Teaching credentials
Certified in elementary education K-8
Certified in special education K-12
Principal endorsement
Educator history
Special Education Teacher, Plateau Valley Elementary School, Collbran, CO (2009- 2010)
Special Education Teacher/Administrative Intern, Fruitvale Elementary School, Grand Junction, CO (2010-2014)
Grade 6-12 Classroom and Special Education Teacher, Hilltop Residential Services, Grand Junction, CO (2014-2016)
Kindergarten and First grade Multi Age Classroom Teacher, Center for Family Learning, Parachute, CO (2016-2018)
Principal/Special Education Teacher/Preschool Teacher, Twin Hills School, Twin Hills, AK (2018-2020)
Special Education Teacher, Orchard Mesa Middle School, Grand Junction, CO (2020-2021)
Teacher and Special Education case manager, Galena Interior Learning Academy, Galena, AK (2021-present)
Other school activities
Student Council
Junior Class Advisor
Personal information
Grew up in Colorado
Married to David “Jake” Winters, celebrating 20th anniversary this April
Three children – 21-year-old daughter and 18-year-old son living in Colorado, 16-year-old son in Galena attending classes at GILA and IDEA
Classes taught 2021-2022 school year
Study Skills
Information collected by Marilynn Mae