Hi, I’m Kristin Ibarra, but you can call me Kitti. I was born and raised in Denver, CO, and I come from Mexican heritage. My experience working with babies has been so much fun. I love working with kids and making them smile, as well as watching them grow mentally and physically! Something important when …
Hello! My name is Abby and I have been a teacher in early childhood for 3 years now. Preschool and Prek is where I strive to create engaging, fun, and supportive learning for all students. My teaching philosophy is planted in constructivism. I strongly believe that kids gain knowledge through experience, and reflection. My goal …
Hello, I’m Whitney. I was born in Cincinnati,OH. Living in beautiful Colorado for the past few years. I love it here! I’m a mother of a wonderful little boy. Which had brought the light back into my life. The joy of being a parent is over the moon for me. I love being a mother. …
“The best way to gain God’s wisdom is by listening to His children.” My journey in Early childhood education started by watching my sister, Ashley Bouchard, live out her dream of working with children. I saw how much joy she was receiving and spreading, and I couldn’t help not to take notice. However, after high …
Hello Families! My name is Kathleen and I am so excited to be a part of The Big Red Barn Early Learning Center! Before Early Childhood Education, I was in mortgage and banking for 23 years, then decided to take some time off to be more involved with my family. I am the mother of …
Early Childhood Education has been an incredible journey for me, expanding the minds of young children and enriching their lives. Although my path didn’t begin with ECE, I’ve always yearned to work with children and wouldn’t want it any other way! In January 2021, I embarked on an exciting new adventure as an assistant infant …
I am Ashley’s mom, so the Big Red Barn has been a huge part of my heart since day one. I have been married for almost 33 years to the love of my life. We were high school sweethearts, so we have been together for a total of 38 years. We have been blessed with …
Hi there! I’m Sam! I was born and raised right here in Lakewood,CO! I have been working in the education field for a little over a decade now! Started working as a Paraeducator for JEFFCO right after graduating high school in 2012 and have absolutely LOVED every second of working with kids since! I have …
I’ve always been a natural nurturer. My younger brother and I are 12 years apart! So, I played a big role in his upbringing. However, through that, I learned that the best part of my day is watching children discover new skills and with that spark of joy and accomplishment you feel when they share …
As a child, my favorite form of play was teaching anyone who would listen! Whether it was my stuffed animals or my siblings on the couch solving math equations, I loved sharing knowledge! During college at Colorado State University, I worked as a full-time nanny for three years, caring for children ages 6 months to …