The 2024-25 school year will mark Mrs. Simon's twenty-third year of teaching and second year at Central. Prior to joining the Central team, Mrs. Simon taught at Alpine Elementary for eight years, Coyote Ridge Elementary, in Fort Collins for two years, - both IB World Schools, and 11 years on the Western Slope in Silt. In addition to teaching Second Grade, Mrs. Simon has also taught Kindergarten through Fifth Grade and even P.E. for a year.

She earned her B.A. from The Ohio State University...Go Bucks! and majored in International Studies and has a minor in Russian Language and Literature. She earned her Certification in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Colorado in 2001. In June 2019, she completed a M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction through Western Governors University.

From her 22 years in the classroom, Mrs. Simon understands the importance of a school-home partnership. Frequent communication is critical in the success of our students. Suzanne strives to leverage the components of an IB education in her classroom to promote lifelong learning and curiosity.

Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Simon enjoys running, reading books, traveling with her family, crocheting, attending her daughter’s swim meets, and camping.