“I highly recommend Amy Teran to your school. We will be very sorry to see her go. Your gain will be our loss. You will not regret hiring her.”

Dr. Stacy Rosie, EBV Secondary Principal

“Amy has been instrumental in the reorganization and improvement of the IB art program at our school. Under her guidance our IB Art students have been successful and the exhibits of the students’ work have been unparalleled.” 

Dr. Margie Elhage, ISC Director

“Her enthusiasm for art and genuine concern for her students’ success and personal growth has proven to be her strengths in developing a positive rapport and establishing the ability to relate to the student body. Simply said, she has been the best art teacher I have had the pleasure of working with in my 10 years at ISC and her presence will be greatly missed.” 

Douglas Vaughan, ISC HS Principal

“Amy’s understanding of second language acquisition is significant and evident in the wide variety of teaching strategies and techniques she uses.  She presents an excellent balance of activities that are all connected and relevant with learning put into context.” 

JoAnn Trujillo Hays, Former Principal, North High School

“Ms. Terán taught me not to look at art in one specific way, but be able to absorb it, analyze it, and really understand what it’s trying to convey. She was always there to support us and motivate us. I came to love art and now I am a current student at Savannah College of Art and Design majoring in Advertising.” 

Oriana Navarro, ISC class of 2013

“Another example of Amy’s unusual skill as a teacher new to DPS was the leadership role she took in the WL Dept. at North HS.  The department chair and principal quickly consulted with her about major decisions that determined the direction of the department.  Amy easily gained the confidence of the administration and other teachers in the department who then elected her to be the chair.”

Diana Noonan, World Languages Coordinator, Denver Public Schools

“Amy has been a driving force in looking at how we teach beginning language learners and what we can do differently to have a greater impact on student learning. Through her guidance, our entire World Language department is using a comprehensible input method with great success.”

Nancy Werkmeister, Former Assistant Principal, North High School

“Her use of technology to enhance her instruction is continuously on display and she takes the initiative to learn about new applications and programs found online to help convey her lessons. While her demeanor is positive, kind, and supportive towards the students, she also has the ability to be firm with rules, deadlines, and expectations while maintaining a welcoming environment in the classroom.”

Douglas Vaughan, ISC HS Principal

“Amy possesses a global perspective and encourages students to be proactive global citizens starting with their own community.”

JoAnn Trujillo Hays, Former Principal, North High School

“Amy is a professional who strives for the best.  Well-organized, flexible, and extremely enthusiastic in everything she does, she has high expectations for herself and her students.  Her creative and passionate nature make her an asset to her students and our school. Time and time again she demonstrated that she will go the extra mile for both.” 

Dr. Margie Elhage, ISC Director

“Amy’s skills are remarkable in terms of organization, planning, classroom management and most especially, rapport with her students.”

Diana Noonan, World Languages Coordinator, Denver Public Schools

“Amy is a woman of integrity; I have tremendous respect for her and know she will be successful wherever she goes.”

JoAnn Trujillo Hays, Former Principal, North High School

“Amy strives to achieve the highest standard of excellence of herself, as well as her students.  The qualities I enjoy most are her dedication, loyalty, sense of humor, and ability to think out of the box.”

Nancy Werkmeister, Former Assistant Principal, North High School

“Our Yearbooks have been amazing and I am not sure what we will do to ensure the same quality and creativity when she leaves.”

Dr. Margie Elhage, ISC Director

“The respectful relationships Amy has developed with her students are evident.  The deep caring she has for them and their education goes way beyond the classroom door.”

JoAnn Trujillo Hays, Former Principal, North High School