About
Welcome to James Irwin Elementary - Canada Drive
School Overview
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive (JIES-CD) is a Kindergarten through 5th grade elementary school with the James Irwin Charter Schools’ brand of academic excellence and character development. Key to this excellence is the teaching of Core Knowledge™ using Direct Instruction™. The curriculum and methodology have been successfully used in other James Irwin Charter Schools, and this has been enormously successful in producing high academic performance. This performance has afforded James Irwin Charter Schools the honor of the John Irwin School of Excellence Award in the State of Colorado, meaning they all have measured success that places them in the top 8 percent of schools in the State.
A Note from Mrs. Janiece Primrose - Principal
Hi! My name is Janiece Primrose, and I have the privilege of being the Principal at James Irwin Elementary School – Canada Drive. I was born and raised here in beautiful eastern Colorado, where my family have been ranchers and farmers since 1878. It was from my family that I learned hard work, grit, and determination. My husband and I grew up together in the same family church where we were later married. We have four children who are now grown.
I attended Pikes Peak Community (State) College where I received my associate degree in early childhood education. I then transferred to the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs where I graduated with a major in history and an emphasis in Special Education.
I have had the honor of serving students in the Colorado Springs community since 2005. Began as an elementary teacher assistant and then a special education assistant before receiving my teaching licensure in Special Education. My subsequent experience as a special education leader in a major school district in Colorado Springs gave me valuable insight and grew my passion and focus to do what is best for students. By far the most fulfilling move I made was becoming a teacher at James Irwin in 2021 teaching 6th grade history, character, and keyboarding at the PTEC campus. During my time at PTEC, I taught 6th/10th grade world history, 7th grade English, and 6th grade character along with many leadership roles that included lead teacher and instructional coach.
I am grateful for the opportunity to be at James Irwin Charter Schools where my morals and values algin with the mission and vision statements. I believe all students can learn and want to learn. It is an honor to work at James Irwin, alongside like-minded individuals that are dedicated, caring and knowledgeable educators.
With gratitude,
Janiece Primrose
Principal – JIES Canada Drive Campus
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