School for Project Based Learning

Address: 3401 Auntie Stone St. Fort Collins, CO 80526

Main Office: 970-488-8410

Attendance Line: 970-488-8411

Early Childhood Attendance: 970-490-3336

Fax: 970-488-8412

School for Project Based Learning

Address: 3401 Auntie Stone St. Fort Collins, CO 80526

Main Office: 970-488-8410

Attendance Line: 970-488-8411

Early Childhood Attendance: 970-490-3336

Fax: 970-488-8412

Julie Otto

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About Me

Biographical Sketch: 

I taught for eleven years in the Cherry Creek School District in Centennial, Colorado.  I was a third grade teacher and a kindergarten teacher.  When my family moved to Fort Collins, I took some time off to spend with my own children.  This is now my tenth year at Olander.  My first year I taught half-day kindergarten, and this is my ninth year working as Olander's reading interventionist. 

Educational Background: 

Masters in Education, Reading Specialist, Regis University

Bachelors of Arts and Science, Elementary Education, University of Northern Colorado

Why I enjoy teaching: 

I love hanging out with kids! I love to read, and to share my love of reading with students is a blessing. My goal is to help students become life-long readers.

Favorite Books: 

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes

Interest & Hobbies: 

Spending time with family, traveling, reading, scrapbooking, movies, hiking

What I love about Olander: 

I love the wonderful students and the amazing staff at Olander!

Favorite Quote: 

"Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him." Maya Angelou

My Classroom

About My Classroom: 

The Literacy Lab at Olander is a place where students are able to receive small group targeted reading instruction to help improve their reading skills.

PSD does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, age or disability in access or admission to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation.