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Meet East High School Principal, Terita Walker

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Terita Walker is a dynamo with a vision, and the East High School community feels lucky to have her as their new principal. Equipped with multiple degrees and years of teaching experience in many different fields, Ms. Walker comes to her new position with confidence, drive and compassion. She is committed to celebrating the diverse community at East and to bringing students, parents, teachers and staff together in a caring, supportive and vibrant environment where all students are expected to excel.

Walker arrived in Denver fifteen years ago from Chicago. She has been at East since 2008. With a Bachelor’s in Public Relations and Marketing, a Master of Arts degree, a Masters degree in Counseling and a principal licensure while participating in the Ritchie Leadership Adminstrator Licensure Program at the University of Denver, Walker was well prepared for her many different roles at East. She has served as English/Language Arts Teacher, guidance counsellor, department chairperson, track and field and cheerleading/dance coach and Assistant Principal (since 2017). Besides presenting on national platforms for college and career readiness, the former Bronco’s cheerleader coached the East High cheerleaders to a national platform with performances at the 2011 Pro Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii. “East and I have grown up together,” says Walker, “and there’s no stopping us now!”

 

“Native Bee Diversity and Pollinator Conservation,” November 9 program with Dr. Michael Breed

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What kinds of bees are in your yard?  Why are there fewer than a few years ago? What can you do to conserve bees?

Dr. Michael Breed, Professor Emeritus at the University of Colorado, Boulder will answer many of these questions and more at CPFAN’s monthly meeting on Nov. 9 at 6 pm at the City Park Pavilion. Dr. Breed is Professor of Ecology and Biology at the University of Colorado Boulder. The author of many insect-related articles and publications including “How Do Animals Communicate,” Quarterly Review of Biology, Dr. Breed’s research interests include how bees and ants communicate, foraging behavior of tropical ants, and colony defense by bees.

This will be an in-person event at the north meeting room of the City Park Pavilion. To access the Pavilion and parking lot, take the turn into City Park from 22nd Ave. and Colorado Blvd. Proceed along the road between the ball fields and the museum’s parking lots. Turn left along the road that leads along Ferril Lake to the Pavilion parking lot. There will also be Zoom access to the program. Register in advance at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvdOyupzguGd2kSmVO2orMs-wI4ivlooFq
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Come to learn and come with your questions. Dr. Breed is an incredible resource for understanding the wonders and challenges of our natural world. CPFAN is honored to host him.

Imagine a Great Playground!

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Areas of City Park will be transformed into a kids’ paradise of streams, bridges, pollinator gardens, and natural play structures in the next few years. The City Park Nature Play and Waterway Restoration Project is the ongoing partnership project of Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR), Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS) and the community. Jacqueline Altreuter, DMNS Project Lead, and her associates have met with community members through workshops, programs and presentations over the past few years to learn what is most desired for the Nature Play area – especially from kids! Now you can hear what they’ve learned and how they’ve applied it!

Jacqueline invites you to “come outside with  City Park Friends and Neighbors (CPFAN), City Park Alliance (CPA), and DMNS to participate in a walking tour of the future City Park Nature Play and Waterway Restoration design area on Tuesday, October 5 at 6 p.m.”  We will meet outside the west entrance of DMNS. On the tour, aided by new interpretative signs, Jacqueline will share the latest images from the schematic design and will provide details about community feedback and forces shaping the design of the space.

We look forward to seeing you at this fun and interesting program in City Park.

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