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About Ms. Gappa

Education

B.S. In Education , University of Northern Colorado

 

Special awards

I have received an Apple Award before, and I was very honored. :)

 

Home town

I grew up in Arvada, CO.

 

Hobbies

I love to read, camp outside, water ski and snow ski, play pickleball, and be with my friends and family. I'm also obsessed with the show Friends. When I'm in a crafty mood, I can make a TON of fun crafts as well. :)  

 

Family

Growing up, I had three older brothers and amazing parents. My brothers now all live outside of Colorado. One in California, New Jersey, and Scotland. My parents live up north in Loveland. My current local family member is my husband and our perfect little dog, Cale.

 

Volunteering

I used to volunteer at a Chinese Heritage Camp as a Counselor and Coordinator for about 6 years. I went there as a kiddo from 2nd Grade to my Senior Year of High School. It was fun to learn about my heritage growing up and then I loved helping other Chinese Adoptees learn about it as well.

 

My Favorites

Classroom wishes: Activity Trays for the front of the room that students can use, headphones for quiet time, sticky paper for large presentations with the kiddos, Treasure Box items.

Allergies: I do not like Coffee. :)

Coffee/tea: Chai Latte w Oat Milk

Snack: Gold Fish

Night out restaurant: Dancing Noodle

Lunch restaurant: Panda Express

Place to shop: Amazon

Clothing store/style: Temu, or simple Amazon

Movies (out or in): Theater

Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

Holiday: 4th of July and Thanksgiving

Flower: Fake ones. I have a lot of allergies

Color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Teal

Sports team(s): Avalanche. (Our dog is named after Cale Makar)

Silly fact about me: I never had wisdom teeth.... I'm not wisdomous.. :(