Welcome to the 2025/2026 school year! I am more than looking forward to guiding, teaching, and learning with your treasures this year! This is my 21st year teaching. I  taught 2nd grade my first year at Terra Vista Elementary school and  the rest has been 3rd grade here at D. W. Long. I absolutely love teaching 3rd grade! I am married and have 4 so/so kids, just kidding I actually think they are pretty amazing! Kylie is 24 and just got married last summer! Kennedy is 20 and just finished her 2nd year at UC San Diego, she would like to become a teacher!  Kloee will be starting at the University of Utah! Finally, Carson is 10, yup we started all over again, he will be in 5th grade here at Long. He loves hockey, baseball and Fortnite. When I am not at school, or running to sporting events I enjoy creating candy tables, shopping, bowling, going to country music concerts and eating Mexican food! In the summer you can find me at our cabin in Lake City Colorado, fly fishing, hiking and riding atvs. It is my hope to make this year, a year that your child remembers for years to come!

Welcome to Room 9! I am very excited about the 2025-2026 school year! I have been teaching at DWL for 21 years! I have taught first, second and third grade. I really love third grade.  I have also been a school technology clerk and a librarian. My two (grown up!) children attended this school too, so it feels like home to me. I hope to make our classroom feel like a family. I love to travel! This summer I went to Sweden, Ohio, Utah, and San Francisco. I also love to cook and bake for my family, friends, and students. I especially enjoy spending time with my grandchildren, Sullivan and Helena. They are such a joy. My favorite subject in school has always been reading. It is my hope to help your child find a love of reading by helping them find just the right book to light that spark! Here is to a terrific year! 

Welcome to Room 14! I am so excited to be your child's teacher 3rd grade teacher this year. This is my 10th year at DWL and I have had the pleasure of teaching 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade. My husband Miguel and I have been married for 9 years and we have a beautiful son named Leo. Leo is 4 years old and will be starting TK here at Long! I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, traveling to new places and visiting the river. I received my undergrad and credential from UC Riverside and I also received my masters in Teaching and Learning from UMASS Global. Some of my favorite things are Starbucks, Amazon, makeup, Cold Stone, and FRENCH FRIES. I am looking forward to this year! I know that our class is going to become such a great family together :)

My name is Mrs. Blake.  I am so excited to welcome you and your family. I am grateful for the opportunity to have your child in my class and be a part of his or her educational journey. I have been teaching for 24 years, with all of those years served at David W. Long. My husband, Jeff, and I have 5 children between the two of us. Three boys and two girls, ranging from ages 34 to 24 years old. We love spending time at the beach, traveling and hanging out with our children and friends.  As an educator, I believe that every child has unique talents and abilities. With that mind, I strive to create a fun-loving environment so that each child can achieve and grow into their full potential.

Teaching is a passion of mine!