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MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIALS
Mr. Macias and Mrs. Pierce will be teaching the Human Sexuality unit. The exact date will depend on your child’s rotation. Lessons with rotations A and B will be on Tuesday, March 3rd, and Wednesday, March 4th. Lessons for rotations C and D will be on Tuesday, March 10th, and Wednesday, March 11th. Your student should know their rotation. Mr. Macias will lead the lessons for the boys, and Mrs. Pierce will lead the lessons for the girls.
Please review the information sheet below explaining what the human sexuality unit entails for your student’s grade level, and complete the parent permission form. (Please note: If you have more than one middle school student, we’ll need a separate form for each.) Please return the form by Monday, February 23rd. Your student may return the form, or you may scan and email the form back to us. You may opt in or opt out. Either way, we will need this form on file. Your child will not be included in these lessons unless we receive the form. If you have questions before the unit, please email Mrs. Pierce or Mr. Macias.
Link to Forms:
Parent Permission Form
Parent Permission Form in Spanish
8th Grade Information H.S.
8th Grade Information H.S. in Spanish
7th Grade Information H.S.
7th Grade Information H.S. in Spanish
6th Grade Information H.S.
6th Grade Information H.S. in Spanish
Mr. Macias and Mrs. Pierce will be teaching the Human Sexuality unit. The exact date will depend on your child’s rotation. Lessons with rotations A and B will be on Tuesday, March 3rd, and Wednesday, March 4th. Lessons for rotations C and D will be on Tuesday, March 10th, and Wednesday, March 11th. Your student should know their rotation. Mr. Macias will lead the lessons for the boys, and Mrs. Pierce will lead the lessons for the girls.
Please review the information sheet below explaining what the human sexuality unit entails for your student’s grade level, and complete the parent permission form. (Please note: If you have more than one middle school student, we’ll need a separate form for each.) Please return the form by Monday, February 23rd. Your student may return the form, or you may scan and email the form back to us. You may opt in or opt out. Either way, we will need this form on file. Your child will not be included in these lessons unless we receive the form. If you have questions before the unit, please email Mrs. Pierce or Mr. Macias.
Link to Forms:
Parent Permission Form
Parent Permission Form in Spanish
8th Grade Information H.S.
8th Grade Information H.S. in Spanish
7th Grade Information H.S.
7th Grade Information H.S. in Spanish
6th Grade Information H.S.
6th Grade Information H.S. in Spanish
Sandy Hayes
Middle School Life Skills
Bio
Mrs. Hayes has been teaching Life Skills at BFA since 2024 and is also the Middle School Student Council Advisor. Both roles are a fun blend of her education and work experience. Mrs. Hayes attended Ohio University (Bobcats not Buckeyes) and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Integrated Language Arts. After graduating, she returned to her hometown in Pittsburgh, PA (Go Steelers!) and taught 9th grade English for four years. In 2007, Mrs. Hayes and her husband moved to Colorado and she attended Denver Seminary where she earned a Master’s Degree in School and Community Counseling. She then worked as a high school counselor at Montbello High School in Denver Public Schools for two years.
Mrs. Hayes is thankful she got to be home with her three kiddos during their early years. The Hayes kids started attending BFA in 2021 and shortly after Mrs. Hayes started substitute teaching along with working for a non-profit where she helped with administration and event planning. She was thrilled when the Life Skills position opened up as it blends her love of teaching and her desire to help students succeed in both the classroom and beyond. She is passionate about preparing students to be responsible and capable future adults.
Mrs. Hayes and her husband Michael have been married since 2002 and have three kids – Levi, Anna and Selah. Together, the Hayes Family enjoys camping and hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter. In her free time, Mrs. Hayes loves cuddling up with a blanket, a cup of tea and a good book or embroidery.
Favorites
Favorite Restaurant: Hacienda Colorado, La Loma
Favorite Fast Food Restaurant: Freddy’s
If I had an unexpected day off, I would spend it reading, getting a massage or something outdoors with my family.
On a bad day, these would cheer me up: a good joke, a good song, a chocolate malt from Freddy’s
Favorite Starbucks drink: one pump iced mocha
Chocolate or Fruit?: Chocolate, especially Whoppers
Favorite place to shop: Amazon
Favorite color: Green
Favorite sports team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Hobbies: reading, skiing, paddleboarding
Favorite Ben Franklin Virtue: Tranquility
My family includes my husband Michael, my kids Levi, Anna and Selah and our pooch Theo.
Beth Konesky
Middle School S.T.E.A.M.
Bio
With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Creighton University, more than 10 years in the computer industry as a programmer and network engineer, along with many years as a Technology Teacher, Beth has a plethora of ideas and hands-on activities to inspire and challenge students. A die-hard Broncos fan, Beth loves Colorado, the outdoors, her two teenage daughters, and learning new things!
Favorites
Birthday: 09/05
Favorite Restaurant: Tokyo Joes
Favorite Fast Food Restaurant: Chipotle
If I had an unexpected day off, I would spend it…: At the movies
On a bad day, these would cheer me up…: Chocolate chip cookies
Favorite Starbucks drink: Chai Latte
Chocolate or Fruit?: Chocolate
Favorite place to shop: Target
Favorite color: Earth tones
Favorite sports team: Denver Broncs
Hobbies: (bowling, golf, etc…): Hiking, horseback riding, gardening
Favorite Ben Franklin Virtue: Industry
My family includes,…: 2 teenage daughters, a dog and a horse
Craig Macias
Middle School PE & Health, Athletic Director
Bio
I am a sixth year teacher and a graduate of Colorado State University. My course work and life have prepared me to be an informed, dynamic, professional in the Health and Physical Education field. In high school I was on the baseball, football and tennis teams where my coaches taught me the value of hard work, dedication, being a stand up individual and many other life lessons that I hope I can pass along to my students. I do not only teach Health and Physical Education, I also live it. I like to think that I practice what I preach! Some of my favorite hobbies are exercising and playing/coaching different sports. I have coached elite youth baseball, football and golf throughout the last ten years which has helped inspire me to pursue my dream of becoming a Health and Physical Education teacher and Athletic Director. I love to try new things and spend time with my family and friends. Lastly I truly love and have a lot of passion for what I do. I believe I have the best job in the world, and get up every day thankful that I get to do what I do. I love working with all my students, and having the opportunity to teach them how to be healthy and physically fit.
Favorites
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Tracy Pierce
Middle School Mindful, Second Step Coordinator
Bio
Tracy Pierce teaches the middle school specials class, “Mindful in the Middle,” and serves as the Social-Emotional Learning Program Coordinator. Now in her 9th year of teaching at Ben Franklin, Mrs. Pierce is dedicated to helping every student recognize their worth, discover their potential, and feel supported and valued. She treasures the opportunity to guide students through sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, encouraging mindfulness and fostering personal growth during this pivotal time.
Mrs. Pierce earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in both Psychology and Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Wisconsin and a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She has a wide variety of teaching experiences, ranging from traditional classrooms to directing an overnight camp and homeschooling her own children in an RV for seven months while traveling the country.
Mrs. Pierce and her husband Josh have two daughters who attended Ben Franklin from preschool through eighth grade and are now thriving as a freshman at Arizona State University and a sophomore at Mountain Vista High School. In her free time, Mrs. Pierce enjoys cheering on her favorite Chicago sports teams, indulging in her many crafting hobbies, staying connected with former students, and planning her next concert, trip, or adventure.
Favorites
Birthday: September 29
Favorite Fast Food Restaurant: Starbucks
Favorite Restaurant: Mexican
Favorite Snack: Trail mix, protein bars, and of course, salty-sweet things- like chocolate-covered, salted almonds!
If I had an unexpected day off, I would spend it going on an outdoor adventure such as hiking, biking, etc., taking a nap, and then grilling something for dinner at home.
On a bad day, these would cheer me up: Great music, the TV show Friends, coffee, and getting outside.
Favorite Starbucks/Dutch Bros: Double Tall Nonfat Latte
Chocolate or Fruit: Chocolate
Favorite Place to Shop: Target and Amazon
Favorite Colors: Rainbow
Favorite Sports Team(s): Chicago Cubs
Hobbies: Art (drawing, knitting, painting, DIY), reading, learning about anything, especially if it is on History Channel, Travel Channel, Discovery, Animal Planet, etc., various outdoor activities
Favorite BFA Virtue: Sincerity
My family includes my husband Josh, daughters Ellie and Lainey, and our 9-year-old Australian Shepherd, Sydney
We rotate every 4 weeks between each special class. To view what the schedule is, please visit our Hours/Schedule webpage.