Language Arts
Mrs. Chandelle May
Language Arts is my specialty, and I am happy to be a part of the amazing 6th grade team for yet another awesome school year. I have taught 6th grade Language Arts for 25 years here at Riverside and received my degree from Mesa State. I am excited to be helping our readers and writers continue to grow. The biggest compliment I have received is when my students say, “Wow! Class is over already?”
Contact Mrs. May
Phone: 970-665-7818
Email:
[email protected]
Mrs. Brittany Baird
This year is my first year teaching Language Arts . I am soo happy to be a part of the amazing 6th grade team for yet another awesome school year. In the spring of 2023 I student taught Social Studies at Riverside. In May of 2023 I graduated Colorado Mesa University. No matter what the content is, I am so passionate about helping our kids! Please feel free to contact me by phone or email with any questions.
Go Vikings!
Contact Mrs. Baird
Phone: 970-665-7804
Email: [email protected]
Math
Mrs. Molly Moyer
I am in my 4th year teaching 6th grade math after 13 years in 8th grade math and all of these years have been at Riverside! Go Vikings! I grew up on a wheat farm and cattle ranch in eastern Montana. After moving to Colorado, I fell in love with whitewater rafting and ice hockey, and established my little family. I am now a widow with 2 young kids who are in 3rd grade and Kindergarten at KSE.
Contact Mrs. Moyer
Phone: 970-665-7888
Email: [email protected]
Ms. Karen Weaver
This is my first year teaching 6th grade math at Riverside Middle School and I am super excited to work with your students! I have three boys, ages 25, 23, and 19. I love to garden, hike, read, and just spend time outdoors. I have lived in New Castle for almost 5 years and love the area! I have my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and am currently pursuing my Master of Arts in Middle School Mathematics. I am looking forward to an amazing year with your student!
Contact Ms. Weaver
Phone: 970-665-7830
Email: [email protected]
Science
Mrs. Kelsey Dunkelberger
Hello, Vikings! I'm so excited to be joining the sixth grade team for the 2023-24 school year! I have been a paraprofessional here, at Riverside, for five years. This will be my second year teaching sixth grade science. I truly hope to develop a passion for learning and science with the upcoming middle school crew. I moved to Colorado ten years ago from Pennsylvania. I fell in love with the mountains and spend as much time in them as possible. My husband and I are a part of the New Castle community where we live with our wonderful dog, Django. If you ever have questions or concerns, you can reach me at the following:
Contact Mrs. Dunkelberger
Phone: 970-665-7825
Email: [email protected]
Ms. Stephanie Piontek
I was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, and lived in Missouri until I finished college. I have two sisters and a twin brother. I am very close to my family and like to spend time and eat with them:). Most of my family still lives in Missouri, but I do have a sister who lives in Vail and cousins who live just around the corner from me in New Castle. I love living in Colorado and am so happy to have my Riverside family.
Contact Ms. Piontek
Phone: 970-665-7831
Email: [email protected]
Social Studies
Ms. Michele Howard
Hi! My name is Michele Howard and I’ve been teaching 6th Grade Social Studies and Special Education at Riverside for 20 years. I hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counseling psychology both from the University of Northern Colorado. I’m a 7 year veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and worked in the non-profit sector before teaching. I’m a proud mom of 3 adult children who live in various parts of Colorado. I love spending time with my family and friends, traveling, writing, reading, and creating art.
Contact Ms. Howard
Phone: 970-665-7838
Email: mhoward@garfieldre2.net
Mr. DeWayne Miner
I’ve been a teacher for 15 years and love it. Teaching is one of my greatest passions. I have an 8 year old son who is the center of my world. I grew up in a large family (7 brothers and sisters) in rural America. I have been a competitive runner for most of my life and still really enjoy it. If I can’t be reached it’s probably because I am out in the mountains exploring and adventuring in the great outdoors.
Contact Mr. Miner
Phone: 970-665-7838
Email: [email protected]