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Meet the Principal

Principal Lara Wiant

Principal Lara Wiant

Dear Bear Creek K-8 School Community, 

My name is Lara Wiant, and I have the privilege of serving as the principal of Bear Creek K-8. I have been in the field of education for 19 years, as a teacher, a coach, and a school leader. My teaching career was mostly in Chicago Public Schools where I taught 7th and 8th graders literacy and social studies. I have spent 10 years working for Denver Public Schools, mostly serving as the Assistant Principal at Dora Moore E-8 school in Capital Hill. Most recently, I served as the principal of Campbell Elementary School in Arvada. 

As a Principal, I realized that the education of children is a tough job, and it cannot be done without the support of parents and community. My goal is that all students are happy, healthy, and learning as much as they can. I encourage families and parents to be active participants in the education of our students. There are many ways to do this, and one of the easiest ways is to established open and clear lines of communication. Please feel free to reach out to me with ideas, suggestions, complaints, worries, praises, or general communication. It is my hope that we build a strong relationship and can work together to make Bear Creek K-8 the best school in Jefferson County.

In my personal life, I am married to a teacher – Steve – we have been married for 10 years. We also have a beautiful son named Bode. He is 5 years old and loves school! He is our joy every day. We also have 2 cats, Ocelot and Leo. In our free time we love to travel and enrich our lives through lived experiences. We ski, hike, camp, and just generally enjoy Colorado to its fullest. 

I am so thankful that I will have the opportunity to serve the Bear Creek K-8 school community, and look forward to doing so for years to come!

Sincerely, 

Lara Wiant