Centennial Elementary Staff

Karen Braunagel

Karen Braunagel

Karen Braunagel

Email

[email protected]

Department

Fourth Grade

Bio

Hello! I have been calling Centennial my second home since we opened in 2008.

From playing teacher in the basement as a kid in Longmont, to building a career as an elementary teacher for over 20 years, I have been in the St. Vrain Valley School District most of my life! Go Skyline Falcons (and Rocky Mountain Rams and Northeast Jaguars!)

At Fort Lewis College in Durango, I earned a BA in Sociology and my teacher licensure. After teaching a couple years in Denver Public Schools, I returned to St. Vrain and graduated with a Masters Degree in literacy from CU Boulder. Teaching continues to fill my heart and bring joy to my days.

I enjoy living in the Northern Colorado community. I am a foster care parent and have a four-legged side kick, Dixie. I like travel adventures which often include camping, bike rides, hiking, and s'mores. When at home I can be found reading, trying to keep plants alive, and finding a good marathon... to watch from the couch.

My guiding philosophy is, "Today is a good day, for a good day."

Recent News

Take a look at some of our recent news.

St. Vrain’s Early Childhood Education Department Hosts Developmental Screenings for Young Children, April 11

As part of St. Vrain’s celebration of Week of the Young Child, the Early Childhood Education Department is pleased to offer developmental screenings available at no cost for families with children aged 3 months to 5 years. During the event parents will meet with early childhood education staff and children will engage in fun activities […]

St. Vrain’s Unframed Art Show live at the Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall from April 16-21

St. Vrain Valley Schools will host its annual art show at the Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall. Community members are invited to view student art from all grade levels and schools across the district from April 16-21. The event is free and open to the public: Please join us in celebrating our students’ talent, hard […]

Student Leaders Organize Inaugural Inclusion Night

Empowered by a desire to create a more inclusive world, a passionate group of St. Vrain Valley Schools (SVVSD) students are gearing up to host the district’s first-ever Inclusion Night. Led by high school students Anya Wieder, Claire Schultz, and Whitney Zanini, with the support of teachers Liz Wieder, Erin Quakenbush, and Nathalie Tuhari-Katz, the […]