Hello UPark Families, Staff, and Friends,
Welcome to UPark, home of the Wise Owls! I am so fortunate to be the leader of one of the best neighborhood elementary schools in Denver, having served as UPark’s Principal since 2018. Prior to coming to UPark, I was an assistant principal at two different schools for 6 years, and a teacher for 10 years. I am the proud father of two kiddos, Sophie and Hunter. My son currently attends UPark, and I absolutely love being a Principal Dad!
At UPark we ensure equitable access for all students. Our school is a place where all students thrive as we work to eliminate achievement gaps and provide opportunities for each student to show their genius within. We nurture the whole child through robust programming like Drama, Music, PE, Dance and Visual Arts. We empower students to reach their full potential and to be their best true selves through rigorous instruction and social emotional learning. Students also learn to care for the Earth through our building-wide recycling and composting program.
During a student’s time at UPark they will be able to engage in rich experiences like field trips, cultural heritage projects, an egg drop competition, Balarat outdoor education, gardening, after-school enrichments and so much more. Thanks for taking the time to learn about our great school! If you have any questions about programming or anything UPark-related, feel free to email me anytime.
Sincerely,
Eric Atonna, UPark Principal
Eric_Atonna@dpsk12.net