Category «Staff Members»

Paige Osborn | Lead Toddler Teacher

Hello everyone, my name is Paige! I have been working in the early childhood education field for about 8 years now. I love teaching children of all ages. What I want to bring to the classrooms that I am in, is to help the children find their inner voice. Along with helping them find out …

Yailine Cervantes | Lead Toddler Teacher

Hi my name is Yailine. I have been working with children for over 4 years now. Before becoming a toddler teacher I was an infant teacher, but I wanted to explore more ages and discover more about myself as a teacher as well! I also had the opportunity to teach young kids soccer. Through that …

Bethzy DeLeon | Assistant Pre-K Teacher

Hello! My name is Bethzy, and my passion for working with children began in high school. I believe that young children learn best through a play-based approach, where curiosity, creativity, and exploration are at the center of their growth. My goal is to create an engaging and supportive environment where each child feels confident, valued, …

Brittany Taylor | Assistant Teacher

I love being a teacher because it allows me to nurture children during the most important and impressionable years of their lives. Watching them grow, discover, and gain confidence reminds me every day why I chose this path. Teaching young children has always been a passion of mine. I’ve been drawn to their curiosity, their …

Kayla Rader | Assistant Teacher

Hello! My name is Kayla Rader. I’m 28 years old and recently moved to Colorado from Utah. I’m passionate about psychology, music, and spending time in nature. I’m so excited to be working with children again! Before this, I worked as a Behavioral Technician in ABA therapy, and I truly love supporting kids as they …

Kitti Ibarra | Assistant Preschool Teacher

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 …

Abby Wright | Lead Preschool Teacher

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 …

Whitney Walker | Lead Pre-K Teacher

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. …

Alicia Harris | Director

“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 …

Kathleen Ponzio | Office Manager

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 …