Kindergarten
Emily Manion
Emily is thrilled to teach Kindergarten at BFA. Originally from Golden, Colorado, Emily attended undergraduate school at Regis University and has a bachelor’s in Music. She also obtained her K-6 Elementary License and Masters of Education from Regis. For the past year, Emily has been teaching afternoon Kindergarten at Northridge Elementary. Outside of school, Emily loves to sing, dance, and run.
Brittany Klee
Brittany is ecstatic to join the up-and-coming BFA team. It has been Brittany’s dream to teach Kindergarten since the sixth grade, when she experienced the joys of teaching by seeing how her mother changes lives through her teaching. She similarly aspires to make a difference in children’s lives using education to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Brittany recently graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies and a concentration in Early Childhood Education. Brittany feels honored to have the chance to put her degree to use immediately and is very excited to join BFA in her first year of teaching.
The majority of Brittany’s life has been spent in Colorado, where she developed an appreciation for the vast and beautiful nature of the state through her two favorite activities: camping and hiking. A self-described bookworm, Brittany is passionate about reading and hopes to create the same love for reading in her students.
Rhonda Walton
A “true southern gal,” Rhonda was born in New Orleans and grew up in central Mississippi. She attended Ole Miss (The University of Mississippi), where she received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Upon graduation, Rhonda moved to Memphis where she began her career teaching sixth grade. She then taught kindergarten for eleven years in Olive Branch, Mississippi. She created a transition class between kindergarten and first grade and taught that class for 8 years. Rhonda moved to Colorado six years ago and joined the teaching staff at Platte River Academy where she taught sixth grade for 5 years. While teaching at Platte River, Rhonda attended the Grand Canyon University online program and earned her master’s in Reading Education.
Rhonda has one daughter and 3 “bonus” children, all of whom are now grown. Rhonda’s daughter lives in Memphis with Rhonda’s two very precious granddaughters, ages 4 and 5, and Rhonda’s step children live in the Denver area. Rhonda is very excited to be part of the BFA family and looks forward to the coming school year.
Tiffany Saleh
Tiffany will teach morning and afternoon kindergarten at BFA. Tiffany has been volunteering for the Academy since February where she has had the privilege of getting to know board members, parents, staff, and students that are a part of BFA. She has also been part of the BFA curriculum team. Tiffany has dedicated her life and career to helping children succeed. She strives to be a teacher that consistently differentiates and builds on the strengths and learning styles of each student in order for them to thrive, develop a love for learning, and develop strong character.
Tiffany received her Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology and a minor in Human Services from Metropolitan State College of Denver. She received a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction with an Elementary Education License from the University of Colorado.
Tiffany lives in Highlands Ranch with her fabulous husband of 18 years and her 4 precious children. Her two youngest will be attending BFA. Tiffany is currently training for her fourth triathlon. Along with swimming, biking, and running, she enjoys skiing, hiking, exploring new places, learning new things, participating in Bible study, remodeling, and spending time with her family and friends. Tiffany and her family are thrilled to be beginning this journey with the BFA community.
Susan Klee
Susan is very excited to be a part of the BFA Kindergarten Team. Susan has been teaching for over 20 years and loves it. For the past 14 years, Susan has taught full day kindergarten at Platte River Academy, another Core Knowledge school in Highlands Ranch. In fact, Susan and Principal Barber were original staff members at Platte River. When Susan found out that Bob was going to be the principal at BFA, she was anxious to get on board. Susan received her degree in Early Childhood Education from Iowa State University.
Susan lives with her husband in Parker, and they have four wonderful children. Her favorite thing to do is spend time with her family. Susan’s interests include sports, camping, hiking, going to the beach, and of course shopping! She looks forward to teaching at BFA.
Kayla Oakley
Kayla will be beginning her third year of teaching kindergarten this year. A Colorado native, she attended schools in the Douglas County School District. She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Elementary Education where she played for the women’s soccer team for 4 years on an athletic scholarship. Kayla recently received her master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
Kayla enjoys spending time with family, playing soccer, watching movies, and camping. She feels so fortunate to be a part of the BFA family!