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 ashley bouchard

owner/operator/director

Passion is what creates a successful venture and passion is at the root of why I founded The Big Red Barn. While completing my Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies at Colorado State University, with a dual concentration in Early Childhood Professions and Leadership and Entrepreneurship, I found my true passion for Early Childhood Education, and knew it was where I was meant to be.

I began as a substitute teacher who worked with kids aged between six weeks and six years. From there, I found a love for working with infants and became a lead 1-year-old teacher. Eventually, I found a long-term position as a Lead Infant Teacher. After graduating, I began my leadership career as a Director, which soon blossomed into a new love for supporting not only our children, but our incredible teachers and parents as well.

Being in a classroom, I feel I am able to bring a fresh perspective to the business side of Early Childhood Education. I promise you that you will never find anyone more passionate about early childhood learning, who truly cares more about every aspect of education and communication.

I can’t wait to hear from you, and hope to soon welcome you into The Big Red Barn family!

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Kathleen Ponzio | Assistant Director

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 ...

Dominique Harris | Assistant Director & Infant Nursery Supervisor

Early Childhood Education is meant to expand the minds of young children and has been one of the best experiences of my life. My journey did not start with ECE, however I have always wanted to work with kids. I began working as an assistant infant teacher in January 2021 ...

Cheryl Harris | Infant Aide

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 ...

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 ...

Jayna Reneau | Lead Infant Teacher

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 ...

Anna Dahlstrom | Lead Infant Teacher

Hello, I’m Anna! I have been working with kids since 2021 and have loved every moment of it! Most of my experience has been working with infants and toddlers, which is an age group I’m very passionate about. I have such a soft spot for babies and can’t imagine doing ...

Alicia Harris | Lead Toddler Teacher

"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 ...

Emily Harris | Assistant Toddler Teacher

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 ...

Maisey Griffin | Lead Preschool Teacher

“Education begins the moment we see children as innately wise and capable beings. Only then can we play along in their world.” — Vince Gowman In the Early Childhood Education field, I found my true calling: fostering the growth and development of young children through engaging and enriching educational experiences ...

Sage Woodard | Assistant Preschool Teacher

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 ...

Jenny Adame | Lead Pre-K Teacher

My interest in becoming a teacher started when I was a Senior in High School. I went through a lot of career ideas and none of them seemed to be the perfect fit. I enrolled in a class called Pathways to Teaching, not knowing it would become my favorite class ...

Hailey Bloyd | Lead Float Teacher

I enjoy spending time with young children, as their perspective on the world is always fresh and exciting. I believe that the love and care you show towards children today will shape how they treat others for the rest of their lives. I enjoy creating art and exploring the outdoors ...