Kenneth Balcom
ESL Teacher

Email:
kenneth_balcomIII@dpsk12.org


What do you enjoy doing in your free time and on weekends?

Traveling, hiking, playing disc golf, reading, playing with my dogs, and spending time with friends.

What is your favorite childhood book and why?

The Giving Tree [Shel Silverstein] because it has a good message about the joy of giving of ourselves to others.

What is your secret talent?

I can play the euphonium (it’s like a small tuba) and traveled and performed all over the eastern United States and Canada with the UMass marching band.

Who was your favorite teacher in elementary school and why? 

Mrs. Stanton in 2nd grade, because she collaborated with my parents and other teachers, and implemented interventions that helped me succeed and perform above grade level, which directly helped me to be the first person in my family to go to college.

Why are you proud to teach at Fairview?

It’s a dream come true to work with students and parents from all over the world!

Fun fact:

I’m from New Hampshire, and have lived in Massachusetts, Senegal, South Dakota, and South Korea before moving to Denver!