I am Liz Grubb ESL Tutor and Learning Support for WWA. I have been a classroom teacher in Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado for over 30 years. I learned about WWA by becoming a part-time ESL Tutor shared with 2 other Jeffco schools in 2019. I was thrilled to join the Intervention Team in Fall, 2021 and become full-time at WWA. I love supporting not only ESL students, but also working with students needing an extra boost in their learning.

My husband, Sean and I are empty nesters with two adult children. We love to travel and Kauai is our favorite place. We have relocated to several states for my husband's job, but hope that Colorado is our final stop and where we will retire someday.

The mission of Woodrow Wilson Academy is to provide an educational environment that nurtures, excites, and motivates children to learn. We believe academic excellence is achieved by pairing our content-rich Core Knowledge curriculum with essential skills like creative thinking, risk taking, and group problem solving. Our program is a partnership with the classroom, providing a safe space where students can explore their full potential among like minded peers.

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At WWA, our program follows a dual approach to support both our identified gifted learners and those with high potential in specific areas.

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For students with a formal Gifted and Talented identification, we develop an Advanced Learning Plan (ALP). This plan is a roadmap for growth tailored to each student’s unique strengths, driven by the student's personal interests.   Every ALP includes an "affective" goal chosen by the student to support their social-emotional needs. Goals are monitored throughout the year by both the GT Coordinator and classroom teachers. 

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We believe enrichment should be available to any student who shows the potential for high level achievement. Each month, we offer rotating enrichment groups for students recommended by their teachers. These groups focus on diverse skills, and provide a supportive environment where students feel safe to seek multiple solutions to a problem and take intellectual risks.

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Just like every school in Jefferson County, we follow district and state guidelines to ensure our students are meeting their ALP goals. We also recognize that some students may qualify for Jeffco GT Center Schools.  While not all students with an ALP require a center school placement, we strive to meet the needs of all our learners within the academic structure of WWA.

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We are committed to helping your child reach their highest potential. For more information regarding Advanced Learning Plans, or our enrichment groups, please contact our GT & Enrichment Coordinator.

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