Middle School Team

Math
Hello fellow mathematicians! I am Hilary Nowak and I am ecstatic to be here at RMCA for my ninth year of teaching middle school math. I am a wife and a momma to two girls and a boy. I attended Buffalo State Colelge for my undergrad in mathematics and edcuation, then attended Niagara University for my master degree in Special Education. My goal is to create a cozy learning environment in which students are excited to learn math (even if they claim to "not be good at math")! I believe that all students are mathematicians and are capable of pushing the limits of their minds when given the right amount of love and support!

ELA
Hi, I’m Catie Knott! I am the 6th and 7th grade ELA teacher. This is my fourth year teaching middle school English and my second year at RMCA, and I love teaching here! I am a Colorado Springs native, I love cooking, and I enjoy running (though not very far or fast). I have also had the opportunity to be one of the cheer coaches for our middle school team the last two seasons.

Science
Hello, my name is Cassidy Jernigan and will be the 6th and 7th grade Science teacher this year. This will be my first year of official teaching and my first year at RMCA. I am very excited to share my passion for science and how it relates to the world around us! I graduated from the University of Mount Olive in December 2019 with a Bachelors or Science in Agriculture Education. I have lived in many states including California, North Dakota, North Carolina, and now Colorado. I find that no matter where you are, you can find some ties to science. I am eager to share the wonderful world of science with you all this school year!
I spend a lot of time hanging out with my family. I am the oldest of 5 kids. Two of my siblings are married and I have two sweet nephews. Even though I grew up in Colorado Springs, I was born in Wisconsin. My family and I are HUGE Green Bay Packer fans. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, reading, and doing arts and craft projects. A few of my favorite things are coffee, chocolate, and sunflowers. My favorite subjects are literature and history.
Hello Historians! My name is Alexandria Burmeister and I am so happy to be teaching your 6th and 7th graders Social Studies! I am a first generation graduate from the University of Northern Colorado and love visiting my family back home in Minnesota. I am proud to have received my degree in Secondary Education AND History, with an emphasis in American history. I am incredibly passionate about students making connections from the past to what we see today so we can create aware, knowledgeable citizens! Let's make it a great year!