Specials Classes

Mrs. Balchuck
Music Teacher
esbalchuck@dcsdk12.org
Mrs. Balchuck's Website

My name is Mrs. Balchuck and this will be my 6th year at Coyote Creek Elementary! I am a Colorado native, born and raised in Lakewood, CO. I started playing music when I was about 8 years old. I started on the recorder and then switched to the Irish equivalent, the tin whistle. I played the flute in band for 5 years and decided to go into choir when I got to high school. I participated in multiple choirs at Lakewood High School and that is when I decided that I wanted to be a music teacher. I have my Bachelors in Music Education from Benedictine College in Kansas and my Masters in Irish Traditional Music Performance from the World Academy of Irish Song and Dance at the University of Limerick, Ireland. While voice is my primary instrument, I also play a variety of instruments (mostly Irish). I taught music k-8 at a private Catholic school in Denver for 4 years, and at Trailblazer Elementary for 3 years before coming to CCE. I played the Irish sport of hurling for 6 years with the Denver Gaels and it is hands down the best sport out there! When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time learning new instruments, reading, and going on adventures with my husband and 2 children.​

~Mrs. Balchuck

Mrs. Balfe
PE Teacher
megan.balfe@dcsdk12.org
Mrs. Balfe's Website

Hello! I'm Megan Balfe and I've been teaching elementary physical education in DCSD since 2001. I graduated from James Madison University in Virginia, with a degree in Kinesiology and Health Education. I earned my Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Colorado Christian University. I've been teaching P.E. since fall of 1995. I believe in making the most of every day! DO WHAT YOU LOVE, LOVE WHAT YOU DO! I have always had a passion for health and fitness. I strive to instill the importance of living a healthy, active lifestyle to my students through teaching developmentally appropriate skill sets and life time sports.

My professional teaching goal is to provide a high quality physical education program by creating proficient and confidant physically active students. Discover a physical activity you enjoy doing, and do it as long as you can. I enjoy practicing yoga, H.I.I.T. workouts, running, swimming, biking, and skiing. I look forward to a fun and active year.

~Mrs. Balfe

Mrs. Conroy
Art Teacher
bconroy@dcsdk12.org

Hello CCE students and families!

I am beyond excited to be joining the Coyote Creek community and look forward to fostering all of the individuality and creativity that students bring into the classroom this school year! I have a background in special education as well as university extension, and truly believe that art making can serve students in developing essential skills including constructive personal reflection and emotional processing, an increased interest in culture and community, a greater understanding of perspective, and the opportunity to build diverse forms of communication.

In my personal art making I love to experiment with yarn and the fiber arts, as well as watercolor. I find a lot of inspiration in the natural world and animals, when I’m not creating I’m riding horses, coaching Special Olympics, camping, or doing yoga! I also have a wonderful fiancé, bulldog, cat, and guinea pig at home that I love to spend time with.

Let's have a wonderful school year together!
 
~Ms. Conroy