West Campus
P: 303.691.2384
F: 303.226.5529
East Campus
P: 303.338.4110
F: 303.338.4129
West Campus
801 Yosemite St.
Denver, CO 80230
East Campus
17101 East Ohio Dr.
Aurora, CO 80017
Welcome back! We hope that you all enjoyed your extended Winter Break. We look forward to starting 3rd quarter with a bang!!!
Students will need to "switch" classrooms, by logging out after every class and switching links for every class. The students will do this during their 5 minute "passing period." As always, there will be grace the first couple days since this is new. Please make sure your students are aware of the change.
My name is Tracy Flint. This is my second year teaching at , my first I as a first grade teacher and this year, I am super excited to join the 5/6 grade team to teach math. In my free time, I like to glamp, watch my daughter dance, and spend time with my hubby. I have a puppy that is my pride and joy, too!
EmailMs. Herring will be in her 3rd year of teaching at Vanguard Classical School and 10th year teaching middle school in the fall of 2020. She has a Bachelor's Degree in English from the University of Colorado. She is also currently working on my Master's Degree. She is a Colorado native and likes to participate in the many outdoor activities available in our state.
EmailMy name is Lindsey Henke, and I will be starting my third year teaching fifth grade at Vanguard Classical School. Prior to teaching at VCS, I attended Ottawa University where I earned my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. When I graduated I thought that I wanted to teach lower elementary, but I have fallen in love with fifth grade and it has become my love and passion. Outside of school I love to be active. I go to the gym daily and spend my weekends rock climbing, hiking with my pup or skiing. I believe that leading a healthy lifestyle and being active outside of school allows me to have the energy and focus in the classroom.
EmailMy name is Francesca Karkoski, and I am a fifth grade teacher at Vanguard Classical School East. I will be entering my second year teaching at VCS, but my fourth year teaching fifth grade. I have loved teaching fifth grade and have found a real passion for teaching Social Studies. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with my amazing team and the wonderful families at Vanguard. Outside of school I spend my time reading, hiking, and watching a lot of baseball.
EmailMy name is Jenny Young, and this is my first year here at Vanguard Classical School. Before joining the VCS team, I taught 5th & 6th grade writing at Cherry Creek Academy for five years, and prior to that, I taught for 21 years in the same school where I had done my student teaching, Glennon Heights Elementary, in Jefferson County. I earned my bachelor’s degree at the University of Northern Colorado, and I have a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix. I consider myself very lucky to make a living doing something I truly love. I have three children. Kevin is 22, Kyle is 19, and my baby girl Savannah is 9. I play and coach volleyball, and I love to watch football, especially the Florida Gators and the Denver Broncos. I am extremely excited to join the strong 5th grade team and look forward to getting to know your child(ren).
EmailMy name is Tara Canutt, and I am a fifth and sixth grade Educational Assistant at Vanguard Classical School East. I am entering my second year at VCS. I worked with differently abled students for many years before coming to Vanguard. My passions are grammar and the arts. The kiddos know that I am super silly and love dinosaurs and mermaids! Outside of school I spend my time with my children going on adventures, baking and cooking, but mostly crafting!
I have been working with children for the past 10 years in various forms. I most recently went to France as an assistant teacher, where I taught primary students English. I loved my time there and was sad when I had to unexpectedly leave due to the coronavirus. I plan on becoming a French teacher and am currently in the process of getting certified. I have been learning French for twenty years now. The language, culture and food have shaped me and I plan on sharing my passion for France with my own students one day. I am excited to work at Vanguard Classical School this year!