Colleen Baird

Hello Everyone…I am excited and enthusiastic about returning to teach another year here at Coyote Creek Elementary School! It is wonderful to be a member of the 4^th Grade Team and a part the supportive Coyote Creek community. I look forward to a positive year filled with many memories and learning experiences. My goal is that each of my students tries new things and become respectful, independent learners, while having fun.

When I am not at school, I enjoy time at home with my family, pets, and friends. I love to read books, travel, scrap book, go for long walks, and see movies. I wish you all a successful school year!

Adrienne Cruz

It is always exciting to return and work with the wonderful “pack” at Coyote Creek.  My passion is teaching and motivating children to become life long learners.  I enjoy working in a caring classroom environment where the students are encouraged to share their ideas and apply them in their own learning.  I am very honored to work in such a dedicated and supportive community. I look forward to another great year!

Jeri Korte

I am so excited to once again work with such a fabulous fourth grade team. This year will be my 16th year in the teaching profession and I continue to enjoy helping my students learn and grow.

I received my B/A in Education from Carroll College and went on to get my Masters Degree from Gonzaga University. I began my career in Washington State teaching both Kindergarten and 5th grade. After that I decided to make a big change and move down to the Bay Area where I taught for eight years in both 2nd and 4th grade within the San Mateo/Foster City School District.  In 2004, my family and I decided to relocate to San Ramon and make the East Bay our new home. When I'm not in the classroom, I am the proud parent of a happy two year old son, Brayden. My little "love bug" keeps me very busy, but if I do have free time I love to go on hikes, try out new recipes, travel, and spend time with friends and family.

In my classroom, my goal is to make learning successful for all my students. They should be respectful, responsible citizens and continue to use the skills that they learn into future. I can't wait for another fantastic fourth grade year!

Dorothy Megeath

I am very excited to return to such a wonderful school, Coyote Creek. This is my fourth year teaching the 4th-5th grades here. Particularly, I love the focus on the New York Reading and Writing Programs. At Columbia University, I learned how to implement these strategies into my everyday lessons which I use across multiple subjects. Last year at Stanford University, I completed a program of study to further my teaching skills.

Experiences traveling to 47 countries are woven into the art and curriculum. Starbook's Café is a favorite place where students can find and read books in my room. I focus on lifelong learning, and share my enthusiasm and stories with students. My classroom is a place of fun and learning!

Julie Wolters

To put it simply, I really enjoy teaching.  I love to work with children, to expand their minds with new ideas and  earning, to bring children together in a caring class community.  I feel very lucky to spend my days in the company of enthusiastic, bright, innocent yet wise young people.  Coyote Creek is an excellent school and it is a great joy to work here.  I enjoy travel, the arts, languages, and life in the Bay Area.  I look forward to knowing you!