2nd & 3rd Grade

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Angela Uresti
2nd Grade

Angela is a Denver native having grown up in North Denver and graduating from North High School. Angela attended the University of Northern Colorado where she received her BA in Elementary Education and her master’s degree from the University of Colorado Denver in literacy education. This is Angela’s 10th year teaching, 9th year in Aurora and she is very excited to be part of our Crew!

Email: [email protected]

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Tishaba Harris
2nd Grade

Bio coming soon!

Email: [email protected]

Zhijing Lin/Ms. Dimple
2nd Grade

Dimple Lin is originally from China and came to the USA for her college education. She recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language. During her practicum and student teaching, Dimple gained experience working with kindergarten, 1st grade, and 5th grade students. She discovered her passion for teaching lower grades, inspired by their curiosity and enthusiasm. An outdoor enthusiast, Dimple loves traveling, hiking, and immersing herself in the beauty of nature. Two years ago, she traveled to Denver and was captivated by the natural parks, leaving her with a great impression of Colorado. Dimple is excited to relocate to Aurora and begin her first year of teaching at Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning. She looks forward to creating a safe learning environment where her students can explore, learn, and have fun together.

Email: zlin@aurorak12.org

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Malia Jimerson
2nd Grade

Ms. Jimerson is excited to start her first year teaching at Tollgate. She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in May of 2024. She has lived in Aurora her whole life and went to school in the district, so she's looking forward to making an impact on the community. Some of her hobbies include drawing, baking, crochet, and building miniatures. She is excited to get to learn and grow with the students throughout the year. 

Email: [email protected]

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TBD
2nd Grade

Arlette Rasco

Arlette Rasco
3rd Grade

Ms. Rasco is new to Tollgate this year. She was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. Ms. Rasco has lived in Colorado for 26 years now. She received her B.A. Degree in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Cultural Linguistics and Diversity at the University of Northern Colorado in 2006. Later she completed her Master's degree in Education Administration from Grand Canyon University. Ms. Rasco has two grown children, who she enjoys visiting with from time to time. She has two roommates, a Corgi named Chester and a Pomeranian named Jinxy. Ms. Rasco is very excited to join the Crew at Tollgate this year!

Email: [email protected]

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Nancy Babbitt
3rd Grade

Bio coming soon!

Email: [email protected]

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Marlies Emmelot
3rd Grade

This is Ms. Emmelot’s sixth year of teaching after working in a neighboring school district for the last five years. She has taught 2nd and 3rd grade and is excited to be back in 3rd grade at Tollgate. At her previous school she was involved with the student council and the gifted and talented program. In her free time, Ms. Emmelot loves to read, cook, and spend time with friends in the outdoors.

Email: [email protected]

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Anna Belle Pfau
3rd Grade

Anna Belle Pfau is a lifelong learner and avid reader. She loves exploring learning with students and is happy to support them in thriving in life.

Email: [email protected]

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TBD
3rd Grade