Julie Thomas:  

Life Life has had many twists and turns, all of them valuable learning experiences. Married, moved to Colorado, and became a mother way too young but was able to continue college and live in Europe for three years! Came back to Colorado and continued my education at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Despite a brand new home, a brand new degree, and another brand new baby boy my marriage ended after eleven years. The boys and I moved to Denver two years later and have continued to live here, in Littleton, since 1990. Upon moving up here, I again went back to school and became licensed to teach at the elementary level. I was fortunate to land a teaching job right after I finished my program. I teach at Red Rocks Elementary which is nestled in the foothills of Denver, just down the hill from Red Rocks Amphitheater. Our little school is the envy of many and I've been lucky enough to be on board for the past fourteen years, teaching second-grade for the last ten of those years. About eight years ago I had a new home built which is ten minutes away from work. I love living so close to the mountains and thoroughly enjoy the open-space, park, and lake I back into. I love and am so proud of my two guys! Scott, my oldest, is a history teacher at Columbine High School, which is where he graduated from. I became a mother-in-law almost two years ago when Scott married his college sweetheart and they are thriving in their own home here in the Highlands Ranch area. Scott is also the head J.V. football coach and track coach at Columbine. This past fall I was able to see my so...Expand for more