Administrative Team

Kerstin Rowe

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Ms. Rowe supports Graland teachers by building relationships, providing professional development and instructional coaching, and being a thought partner so educators can give their best to and for students. Ask her what podcast she is currently listening to!
 
Favorite Interaction with Students
I love joining students on field trips, getting to know them, and helping support them in the great outdoors.
 
Most Inspiring Graland Program
The Permanent Art Collection assembly is so amazing! We so rarely get to recognize students for their artistic contributions, and this really celebrates creativity and art in a special way.
 
Favorite Graland Moment
I loved playing hiking games with third graders on the Chief Mountain hike, getting to know students, and helping them get up and down the trail.
 
Graland Trip I Love
All of them! I am a strong believer in the power of experiential learning.
 
Professional Passion
Coaching teachers to be the best they can be, so our students get the best instruction possible.
 
Lifelong Learner 
Besides working on my doctorate, I listen to podcasts regularly, read education newsletters, and love books! 
 
Why I Work at Graland
I get to do what I love.
 
Outside Graland I’m ...
Hiking, baking, traveling, and watching movies with my family. On my own, I'm walking, doing yoga, reading, and taking a class!
 
Life Goal
To travel to every place on my long travel wishlist. 
 
Favorite Childhood Memory
Eating Swiss chocolate on ski lifts.
 
Other than Graland, I Support (Organizations you are passionate about)
EarthJustice, Denver Botanic Gardens, SeaLegacy
 
Joined Graland in 
2022
 
Hometown
Mt. Kisco, NY
 
Education
BA in English Literature, Swarthmore College
MA in Education and Teaching Certification, University of Colorado, Boulder
Principal Licensure, University of Denver
Doctoral Candidate in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Denver
 

Graland Country Day School

Graland Country Day School is a private school in Denver, Colorado, serving students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Founded in Denver in 1927, Graland incorporates a rich, experiential learning approach in a traditional classroom setting, emphasizing the development of globally and socially conscious leaders who excel academically.