Teri Rands

Hello, my name is Teri Rands and I have the privilege of being the Assistant Principal at James Irwin Elementary School-Astrozon.   I was born in Utah but raised throughout the United States.  My father’s job (not military) moved us every three years, allowing me to live around the United States.  I graduated from Brigham Young University with a major in Sociology and a minor in Psychology with an emphasis in Organizational Behavior. 

At college I met and married my husband.  Bruce has been a practicing attorney in Colorado Springs for the last 23 years.  We have four amazing children, twin boys and twin girls, who have all matriculated through James Irwin.  As a James Irwin parent,  I understand the need for a partnership between teachers and students. I have seen firsthand how James Irwin’s commitment to an academically rigorous education has prepared young men and women for adulthood. 

I began my career at James Irwin 16 years ago as a Kindergarten Teacher.  I have spent 13 years in the classroom, mainly in K-2. I have served the James Irwin community as Kindergarten, First, and Second grade lead teacher.  I spent the last three years as an Instructional Coach helping James Irwin teachers to be more proficient.  I have been impressed with the effectiveness of Direct Instruction on not only my own, but all James Irwin students.  I am thrilled to be able to support the teachers through trainings and side by side coaching.  I have experienced the hard work of our staff and their beautiful dedication to help students reach their full potential.   I count it as a privilege to work alongside such dedicated, selfless, knowledgeable educators and look forward to working side by side with you in my new role as Assistant Principal.