Category «Staff Members»
Bethzy DeLeon | Lead 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, …
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 …
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
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
Dominique Harris | Assistant Director & Infant Nursery Supervisor
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 …
Cheryl Harris | Support Teacher
Sam Kennedy | Lead Pre-K Teacher
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 …
