Fitzsimmons Middle School
57093 Hwy 285     Bailey, Colorado  80421     303-838-7666

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Mrs. Walsh was born and raised in western New York where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Art Therapy at Nazareth College of Rochester.   Jennifer moved to Colorado in 1999 to pursue a career in art therapy.   She worked for several years as case manager and art therapist in the mental health field.   Soon she found teaching more rewarding and earned a Masters degree in Elementary Education at the University of Phoenix.   Jennifer taught and substitute taught for several years in Douglas and Jefferson Counties.   She believes in creating a classroom community with high academic and social standards.   When she is not teaching, she enjoys camping, traveling, concerts and snowshoeing.   Jennifer currently resides in Conifer with her husband and two dogs.

Mrs. Hanford was born in Denver, Colorado.   She received her B.A. in Music with an emphasis in Piano Performance.   Mrs. Hanford has worked around music her whole life.   She loves to travel, backpack, run, and mountain bike.