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Ms. Rita Kyker

This is my fifteenth year as math teacher here at Hamilton Middle School. After receiving my teaching license at Colorado State University (CSU), I taught Math (and some Science) in Adams 50, Cherry Creek, and Denver both at the middle and high school levels. My love for people and kids drew me to this profession.

Originally from Long Island, New York where I received my private pilots license (many years ago), my personal and professional experiences have allowed me to travel in most of this country and several other countries. I went to Arizona State University where I graduated with a B.S. degree in Aeronautical Engineering Technology and upon graduation was commissioned an officer in the U.S. Air Force. I was a crew-member aboard the AWACS aircraft (Airborne Warning and Control Systems) in Alaska and then I was sent to New Mexico as an Emergency Actions Officer. Finally I went off to serve in the Persian Gulf War (Desert Storm) in 1991. After my stint in the Air Force, I retreated to Colorado Springs and became a technical writer for Unisys Corp. working with satellite engineers. In the meantime (late 1980's) I completed my Master's Degree in Aviation Science at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and even taught an undergraduate course for them. Once the military and corporate world got old for me, I switched careers and went back to school to get into the teaching profession and have loved it ever since!

I have a 17-year old son who is the joy of my life. He is a graduate of George Washington HS and is attending the University of Oregon this year. He is a world level triathlete who is part of the USA team! I feel that being a parent is the most rewarding job I've had yet and that teaching helps keep me connected with other parents and youth!