Mrs. Straubing

Mrs. Straubing, Upper Elementary Department Head

Mrs. Straubing earned her degree in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, and began her teaching career in the inner city of Los Angeles, where she taught first and second grade. She later transitioned to a charter school with a flexible schedule to accommodate her growing family.

While raising her three children in Colorado, Mrs. Straubing remained active in education through private tutoring, substitute teaching, and serving on school boards. She eventually taught grades six through eight at Colorado Early Colleges before joining Ridgeview Classical Schools in 2024 as a sixth-grade teacher. She is currently the Upper Elementary Department Head and is grateful for the opportunity to work with Ridgeview’s dedicated students and staff.

In her free time, Mrs. Straubing enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, reading, and walking her dogs.

Q & A with Mrs. Straubing

Where were you born and where have you lived?
I was born at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. I have lived in California and Colorado and have lived in Colorado for twenty years.

Where did you attend university or college?
I attended the University of California, Los Angeles.

What kind of reading do you most enjoy doing?
I love murder mysteries. My favorite mystery authors are Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers and Arthur Conan Doyle.

What are the small essentials that make life more comfortable?
Herbal tea, early morning walks, cozy slippers.

What are your favorite snacks?
Pistachios, cheese sticks, veggies and hummus.

What do you do to unwind? 
I enjoy spending time with my family. My favorite way to unwind is watching my daughter play soccer and my son play football. I also love reading, gardening, going to the gym and walking my dog.

How could a parent volunteer help you most?
Come and volunteer in the classroom!