Staff Profile

Hello! I am Christi Calder, Ms. Calder, and I am so excited to be back at Westgate for my third year!

When I was in fourth grade, I had a desire to become a teacher, and over the last 30 years I have been able to live out that dream! I have taught in Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska as a Special Education and General Education teacher, and I have loved every minute of it.

My philosophy is that goodness can come out of anything, and everyone grows differently academically as well as social and emotionally! 

My loves in my life are my two children, Tyler, 28 and Tess, 24. Music, sports, lake life, nature and canvas painting are my escapes that bring joy and help to rejuvenate me!

I am looking forward to working with you this year!!