Taylor Blakesley

Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Laramie County School District #1, adept at IEP development and fostering collaborative learning environments. Skilled in behavioral interventions and relationship building, I enhance student engagement and academic growth through tailored instructional strategies and effective family engagement.

• Rachel Ramsey, School Psychologist - Meadowlark Elementary, 1045 Dan Ranch Rd., Cheyenne, WY, 82009, (620)757-6881, rachel.ramsey@laramie1.org
• Donald Brinkman, Principal - Meadowlark Elementary, 6325 Chief Washakie Ave., Cheyenne, WY, 82009, (307)771-2260, donald.brinkman@laramie1.org
• Laura Bowers, Teacher - Hobbs Elementary, (307)631-6398, laura.bowers@laramie1.org

• Cheyenne Frontier Days Parades Committee, 01/01/13 to Present, As a volunteer, I helped prepare decorations to display on the parade route and I helped monitor the parade route to ensure patrons safety. I also helped with putting the decorations up and taking them down.
• Cheyenne Frontier Days Parades Committee: Annual Fundraiser, 01/01/12 to 12/31/24, As a volunteer, I helped prepare and organize items by putting silent auction packages together for the annual Santa Maria Barbecue and Silent Auction. Other duties included decorating the event space and helping at the check-in and check-out counter with financial transactions and ticket sales. I also helped clean up after the event.
• Cheyenne Frontier Days Dandies, 01/01/15 to 12/31/17, As a Dandy, I performed and practiced on an equestrian drill team with 15 other girls and horses. I traveled with the team and represented Cheyenne Frontier Days across Wyoming and Colorado. I was responsible for caring for my horse and ensuring everyone's safety in and out of the arena. I collaborated with other team members to ensure the team's success. We all had to work as a team to represent the face of Cheyenne Frontier Days wherever we went.