Biography+Mrs.+Close

Hi! I'm the teacher / librarian at Holm Elementary School in Denver Public Schools. I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to work with phenomenal students and teachers. In addition to being the school librarian, I also work as the Technology teacher. 21st Century skills are so important for students in today's society. I pride myself in offering students an education far beyond the traditional library atmosphere.

I have been in the education profession since 1998. I started as a traditional 6th grade classroom teacher for 4 years, as well as 5th grade for 1 year. I moved on to become a school librarian for 2 years, and realized how much I loved it. I decided to pursue the field further, and took 2 years off from teaching to get my Masters of Arts degree in Information Resources and Library Science at the University of Arizona. I've continued to grow and learn everyday with the amazing technologically savvy world we live in, and developed a curriculum for my students that ensures them the knowledge and skills they will need for their future educational success.

I am married to a wonderful supportive man, and we have 3 sons. I enjoy riding bikes, reading, and creating/exploring new opportunities for my students.