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 …
I started my journey in early childhood education a few years ago and fell in love with the nurturing environment I get to create for every child. It’s been amazing seeing the impact you can make at such a crucial time of their lives. I quickly learned how important it is to build meaningful connections …
As a fresh graduate from Chatfield Senior High school I have always had a passion for working with kids. I have been working with kids for 4 years now, and worked with Ashley at a past center for about 2 years. I also have a love for teaching dance and have been teaching to all …
Hi! My name is Jennifer Adame and I’m proud to serve as the Assistant Director at The Big Red Barn! Working in early childhood education has been my passion since high school. I believe that the early years are the most important time in a child’s development, and I feel honored to play a role …
Hi, I’m Denise! Being that I am Mexican, my family is huge! From growing up with four sisters, to always being around little cousins and helping raise each and every one of them, to now being able to be part of my three nieces lives, I have always been surrounded by children. I am so …
