Roosevelt Charter Academy

rbiondo@rca-csprings.org

Hello! My name is Renee Biondo.  I am the First Grade Lead teacher, and a Math Curriculum Coordinator for primary grades at RCA.  I am so proud to be a teacher at Roosevelt because it is where I began my teaching career 17 years ago.   I love teaching first graders because they are so honest, and they say what is on their hearts and minds! They are so enthusiastic about learning, and they grow incredibly from beginning to end of year!

I am originally from Thibodaux, Louisiana.  I am married, and I have three grown children, and one mischievous Flat-coated Retriever.  We have lived in five different states, as well as overseas in Germany due to my husband’s career in the Air Force. Outside of school, I love spending time with family and friends, going on hikes, cooking southern foods, cheering the New Orleans Saints and LSU Tigers football teams, and tending my rose and flower gardens.

sbaron@rca-csprings.org

Hello Roosevelt Families, my name is Stephanie Baron and I teach 1st grade. This is my 6th year as a teacher and my 5th year at RCA. I earned my education from UCCS and my degree is in biology for elementary education. Some of my hobbies include hiking and enjoying the outdoors, reading, and spending time with friends and family. I love all things that are Pusheen the Cat related. Teaching is my passion and I am excited for what this school year will bring! 

vmontes@rca-csprings.org

My name is Vanessa Montes and this is my 5th year at RCA. I started teaching first grade in 2018 and have loved this grade ever since! I love working with children and watching them grow as the year goes by. I received my bachelor's and teaching certificate at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. I’m married and have three boys. In my spare time I like to hang out with my family and go on adventures together. My passion is teaching and love coming to work each day. I look forward to a great year!