Amanda Witheiler
Email: witheiler@gmail.com
Neighborhood: Hilltop
Years at Graland: 2
Why did you choose Graland? We chose Graland for several reasons but two of the main ones were the engaged community and the focus on cultivating a love of learning. Graland’s emphasis on encouraging critical thinking and curiosity while also highlighting the importance of strong character was hugely important to our decision. The Gates Invention and Innovation Program was the cherry on top as was seeing the number of Master Teachers Graland has; an indication to us of how much the school values their educators. We have to give a shout out to Master Teacher, Dan O’Neill, who was our daughter’s camp counselor before we applied to Graland. He made such an impact on our little 4-year-old that she became adamant that Graland was the school she wanted to go to.
Grades: 2
What are some of your child(ren)'s interests & extracurricular activities? Soccer, crafting, cooking and all things in nature
Tell us some fun facts about you and/or your family: We moved back to Colorado in 2023 after living on the east coast for almost 20 years. We had a 17-year-old dog named Beast with ears so big that they probably could have broken records. Our daughter proudly declares herself a New Yorker but sure does love wearing her new cowgirl boots everywhere she can now.
Graland Country Day School
Graland Country Day School is a private school in Denver, Colorado, serving students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Founded in Denver in 1927, Graland incorporates a rich, experiential learning approach in a traditional classroom setting, emphasizing the development of globally and socially conscious leaders who excel academically.
