Ben Franklin Academy

As a former teacher at Trailblazer, I left with mixed emotions. The students and families were the best part of my experience, and I will always be grateful for the opportunity to teach them. Watching students grow academically, gain confidence, and develop a love of learning reminded me every day why I became a teacher.One thing I valued deeply was building partnerships with families. I believed parents should feel welcomed into their child’s education, not just informed about it. Through regular communication and opportunities to participate in classroom events, I wanted families to feel like they were an important part of our classroom community. Many parents shared how much they appreciated that connection and wished there were more opportunities for involvement throughout first grade.Unfortunately, my experience as an employee was much different. Despite working hard to create a positive classroom for students and families, I often felt unsupported and isolated. There were ongoing challenges within the professional culture that made it difficult to thrive, and despite bringing concerns forward, I did not feel they were meaningfully addressed.Strong schools are built not only by talented educators but also by leaders who foster collaboration, professionalism, and support among their staff. From my perspective, there were opportunities for school leadership to better support teachers and create a healthier work environment, address interpersonal concerns consistently, and ensure that all teachers felt equally valued regardless of personal relationships or established dynamics. Losing teachers who are passionate, invested, and committed to students ultimately impacts the entire school community.I hope inside of Trailblazer continues to improve because the students deserve the very best. I remain incredibly proud of the relationships I built with my students and their families, and I will always cherish my time with them. While I was saddened by how my experience ended, I am grateful to be moving to a school that values collaboration, family engagement, and supporting its teachers.

After moving to many states over the last 10 years we landed here at Eldorado Elementary and it has been amazing. Teachers & staff have helped advocate for my kids particular needs & they are thriving!

Moving from Aurora, I looked for a new school in Highlands Ranch. So we sent my kid to this school and although at first things went smoothly, my child felt like they were getting in trouble and why I asked why as concerned person would do they responded that when the got pulled the principal started to make them feel bad or a short of guilt. So naturally I asked her what this situation was and she described that she was a witness to something another kid did and the principal screamed at her. My daughter would often come home crying and would be begging me to stay home. This school is alright. I just think the administration could be better.

FOR YOUR TODDLER PLEASE READ!Contact me personally with any questions’Below I have added 6 incident reports which my toddler received almost weekly this is only a few.These will show clearly not only does the owner not care about child safety but that these kids are being ignored by the teachers.If a teacher was paying attention and not talking to friends on their phones most of these could have been avoided.I have a ton more issues with this school and owner.The issues include:My daughter being left with spoiled milk for extended periods during full school days on multiple occasions.Being informed that there is no standard practice to replace children’s cups with fresh water during the day or to clean them routinely.Frequent minor injuries occurring on a near-weekly basis, which I believe are related to inadequate supervision. I have personally observed staff using phones during classroom hours instead of actively monitoring the children.A consistent lack of communication regarding my daughter’s daily activities. Despite being told she participates in art daily, I have never received any of her work.A noticeable behavioral change in my daughter. She was previously comfortable and social; she is now fearful of returning and appears anxious around other children.When I ask about my daughter’s day at drop-off or pick-up, I am often ignored or treated as though my questions are an inconvenience.Teachers playing on cellphones while watching children which leads to more incidents, lack of care, and discomfort around studentsThe owners reply shows zero remorse and more frames it as a misunderstanding?Do these look like a misunderstanding?These children are being neglected. They do nothing to help parents issues or help the students