Krissie Deeks is a native Coloradoan and has been a DPS teacher for 19 years, now in her fifth year teaching Early Childhood Education at Godsman Elementary.
“I give to the DPS Foundation because I believe in equity for all students,” says Deeks. “Every child deserves to have the same opportunities in school. I know what I’m able to do in my classroom for my students – but doesn’t every classroom across DPS deserve the same thing? When I give to the DPS Foundation, I feel part of something bigger, that’s helping meet the needs of ALL our kids.”
When Krissie wears her red Team DPS campaign hat or drinks from her DPS Foundation water bottle she knows she is a champion for public education. The magical environment at Godsman is influenced by programs funded by the DPS Foundation. Krissie knows first-hand that programs like the A to Z Fund, Fit, Fun & Literacy and Lights On After School help give all kids a leg up on academic success. “I give because I see firsthand every day the difference these programs make. I give because I believe in every child in Denver Public Schools, and I’ll do whatever I can to support their success.”
Learn more about the campaign TODAY at www.dpsfoundation.org/teamdps.