Due to inclement weather, all schools will be closed on Wednesday, December 3, and all after school activities are cancelled.
About
Welcome to James Irwin Elementary - Canada Drive
School Overview
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive (JIES-CD) is a Kindergarten through 5th grade elementary school with the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½’ brand of academic excellence and character development. Key to this excellence is the teaching of Core Knowledge™ using Direct Instruction™. The curriculum and methodology have been successfully used in other ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½, and this has been enormously successful in producing high academic performance. This performance has afforded ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ the honor of the John Irwin School of Excellence Award in the State of Colorado, meaning they all have measured success that places them in the top 8 percent of schools in the State.
A Note from Mrs. Janiece Primrose - Principal
Hi! My name is Janiece Primrose, and I have the privilege of being the Principal at James Irwin Elementary School – Canada Drive. I was born and raised here in beautiful eastern Colorado, where my family have been ranchers and farmers since 1878. It was from my family that I learned hard work, grit, and determination. My husband and I grew up together in the same family church where we were later married. We have four children who are now grown.
I attended Pikes Peak Community (State) College where I received my associate degree in early childhood education. I then transferred to the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs where I graduated with a major in history and an emphasis in Special Education.
I have had the honor of serving students in the Colorado Springs community since 2005. Began as an elementary teacher assistant and then a special education assistant before receiving my teaching licensure in Special Education. My subsequent experience as a special education leader in a major school district in Colorado Springs gave me valuable insight and grew my passion and focus to do what is best for students. By far the most fulfilling move I made was becoming a teacher at James Irwin in 2021 teaching 6th grade history, character, and keyboarding at the PTEC campus. During my time at PTEC, I taught 6th/10th grade world history, 7th grade English, and 6th grade character along with many leadership roles that included lead teacher and instructional coach.
I am grateful for the opportunity to be at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ where my morals and values algin with the mission and vision statements. I believe all students can learn and want to learn. It is an honor to work at James Irwin, alongside like-minded individuals that are dedicated, caring and knowledgeable educators.
With gratitude,
Janiece Primrose
Principal – JIES Canada Drive Campus
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