Specials Classes

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

My name is Emily Balchuck and this will be my 8th 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 have a BA in Music Education from Benedictine College, and a MA in Irish Traditional Music Performance from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick, Ireland. While voice is my primary instrument, I also play a variety of instruments (mostly Irish). This is my 14th year teaching music. 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/camogie for 6 years with the Denver Gaels and will proudly say it is 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 lifetime sports.

My professional teaching goal is to provide a high quality physical education program by creating proficient and confident 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

Ms. Anderson
Art Teacher
bconroy@dcsdk12.org 

Ms. Anderson's Website

Hello CCE students and families!

I adore being part of 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 artmaking 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 artmaking, I love to experiment with yarn and the fiber arts, watercolor, and urban sketching. 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 husband (our wedding was this June!), bulldog, cat, two horses, and guinea pig at home that I love to spend time with.

Let's have a wonderful school year together!

~Ms. Anderson