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We are thrilled to welcome our new school nurse to the AWCPA family! 🌟🩺
Bringing 17 years of school nursing experience across all educational levels—from preschool to university—she is a dedicated advocate for student wellness. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys reading, dance fitness, walking, and spending meaningful time with friends and family.
Nurse Easton is driven by the core belief that healthy students are the best learners; she looks forward to partnering with our educators to maintain a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for everyone on campus.
She is truly excited to connect with all of our students, families, teachers, and staff this year. Please join us in extending a very warm welcome to her! 🩺

Please join us in giving a big Spartan welcome to Mr. Swanson, our new middle school art teacher at Aurora West! 🎨✨
After spending the past 10 years as an Athletic Director and Dean, Mr. Swanson is thrilled to get back into the art room and work directly with students again. Outside of school, he loves spending quality time with his wife, their two kids, and their Goldendoodle, Zara. An avid outdoorsman and creative, you’ll usually find him mountain biking, snowboarding, skateboarding, hiking, working on an art project, or catching live music! 🚲🏂🎨🎶
Ms. Swanson got into education because he loves helping kids grow, build confidence, learn new skills, and figure out who they are. For him, the best moments in teaching are when students surprise themselves and take genuine pride in something they’ve created.
He believes the art room should be a fun place where students enjoy creating, try new things, and take pride in their work. Mr. Swanson is ready to get to work, build great relationships, and dive into the Spartan community. Welcome to the Spartan family, Mr. Swanson! ❤️

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest Special Education teacher at AWCPA! 🇵🇭✨
A proud Filipina educator, Ms. B joins our community after teaching in Houston, Texas, bringing over 20 years of experience in education with her! Outside the classroom, she loves reading, traveling, trying new foods, and spending quality time with her family. For her, kindness, respect, and a love for lifelong learning are the foundation of everything she does. 📚✈️🍲
Ms. B became an educator because she firmly believes that teachers have the power to change lives. Passionate about advocating for students with diverse learning needs, her mission is to ensure every student receives the support, respect, and opportunities they deserve to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
She is so excited to join the AWCPA family, collaborate with her new colleagues, build strong relationships with families, and help every student discover their strengths and reach their full potential. Welcome to AWCPA, Ms. B! ❤️

It’s time!!!! First day of school starts on Thursday for 6th and 9th grades only. See you at the front of the building at 8am!

Please join us in giving a huge Spartan welcome to our newest staff member at Aurora West! ✨
Mr. Michael joins our community with over 30 years of experience as both a teacher and a school leader! Dedicated to student achievement, he is ready to do whatever it takes to help every student succeed and thrive. Off campus, he stays active by skiing, working out daily, reading, and meeting new people. He and his wife, a nurse, are also proud parents of two adult children who live close by! 
Mr. Michael’s calling has always been to help young people succeed—not only in the classroom, but in life. Driven by the belief that AWCPA students deserve outstanding educators and leaders, he feels fortunate to support their growth every single day. He is also passionate about lifelong learning, continuously improving his practice through coaching, professional development, and collaborating with colleagues.
He is most excited about building strong connections with students, staff, and families to help our community grow. Welcome to the Spartan family, Mr. Michael! ❤️

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest team member at AWCPA! 🇵🇭✨
Ms. A was born and raised in the Philippines, where she completed her education before launching her teaching career, she is celebrating her 20th year in education and her 5th year with Aurora Public Schools! Education truly runs in her DNA—she grew up surrounded by teachers, starting as a toddler doodling on her mom’s chalkboard and eventually becoming her unpaid TA in high school. Today, she and both of her younger siblings are all educators!
Although her undergraduate degree is in Mass Communication, teaching kept calling her back, leading her to complete her education coursework and earn a Master’s Degree in Special Education. 🎓
At home, she’s been married to her husband for 17 years, and they are proud parents to a high school senior at Rangeview! Rounding out the family are Yoshi and Koa, two energetic miniature schnauzers who keep everyone on their toes. 🐾 In her free time, she loves music, visual arts, interior decorating, cooking with her family, road-tripping to historic towns, and trying new cuisines. 🎨🍳🚗
Ms. A is thrilled to join the AWCPA community and looks forward to building positive, meaningful relationships with our students, families, and staff! Welcome to AWCPA, Ms. A! ❤️

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our new 7th-grade teacher! 📚✨
Talk about full circle—she was born and raised right here in Aurora and graduated from Rangeview High School! Ms. Zody has a deep love for this community, which is where she lives with her 5-year-old daughter, Verona, who loves cats, Pokémon, and is officially starting kindergarten this year! When she isn’t teaching, you can find her reading, catching a live concert, baking up something delicious, or rewatching her favorite shows, The Office and Stranger Things. 🥐📺
Growing up in Aurora Public Schools, she was inspired by the incredible teachers she had and knew she wanted to become one herself. As a lifelong reader, Ms. Zody’s mission is to share the joy and transformative power of books with her students.
She is super excited to be back teaching 7th grade and looks forward to serving the community that raised her. Welcome to AWCPA, Ms. Zody! ❤️

Please join us in giving a huge welcome to our newest team member! 🌟
Ms. Salas is originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco; she grew up on the Westside of Denver. She is a proud mom to two amazing kiddos and has been with her high school sweetheart since 2006! Beyond her work in the community, she has a creative passion for writing horror scripts and is an active member of a couple of writers’ groups. ✍️👻
Her heart for education comes from a deep love for her community and the people in it. She firmly believes that our youth are the future of the planet—and that being there to protect, guide, and support students through their toughest moments is what allows them to shine bright down the road.
Ms. Salas is so excited to dive into her role, get to know the community on a deeper level, and be of true service to our students and families. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome! ❤️

Huge thank you to for the generous $1,000 gift card, and to the APS Welcome Center for selecting AWCPA! ♥️🎉
We are so grateful for this support and can’t wait to put these funds to work empowering our students and strengthening our school community! 📚✨