Nicole Cloutier
Nicole has diverse experience with children, including babysitting, camp counselor, and teaching various subjects in schools and hospitals. Co-owning and directing her own preschool added another dimension to her wealth of experiences, where she actively engaged in educating, supporting, and learning alongside children. Currently, Nicole’s professional focus is on preschool thru elementary school-aged learners, covering […]
Dana Wade
Dana began her journey as an elementary teacher at Colorado State University, majoring in Human Development & Family Studies as well as Early Childhood Education. Through this program, Dana became infatuated with the human brain, the ways humans develop, and the external forces that surround every child every day. Typically, an education student chooses a […]
Grace Downs
Grace, originally from Indianapolis, earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and Mild Intervention at Butler University. She taught Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and K-3 Special Education in Indianapolis for four years before relocating to Denver, where she currently teaches Kindergarten. Grace’s teaching philosophy centers on viewing all children as curious, capable, and creative individuals. She […]
Karen Klarecki
Karen’s lifelong dream of becoming a teacher became a reality after years of babysitting, volunteering, tutoring, and working at summer camps with children of all ages. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University and later pursued a Master’s degree in Special Education from Xavier University in Ohio. Cincinnati-born and raised, Karen […]
Brittany Woolnough
Brittany is a licensed (K-6) and accomplished classroom teacher with an M.A. in Elementary Education and a Special Education endorsement from Texas Christian University. Brittany boasts over 11 years of combined classroom and tutoring experience, predominantly within the Cherry Creek School District. Her teaching journey has encompassed first, third, and fourth-grade levels, showcasing her versatility […]
John Marcysiak
John, equipped with a B.A. in Music Education from Elmhurst College, Illinois, and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Colorado, Denver, initiated his career as a music teacher in a private school and later in Aurora Public Schools. With a transition to Elementary Education, he furthered his impact by teaching 2nd, […]
Carly Mess
Carly, originally from Wisconsin, is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with dual degrees in elementary and special education. Over her 7-year teaching career, Carly has consistently dedicated herself to special education, spanning from elementary to high school levels. Currently, she brings her expertise to a middle school in Aurora Public Schools. In […]
Nadine Penn
Nadine’s dedication to becoming a teacher traces back to her upbringing in a small town near Rochester, NY. From kindergarten onwards, she harbored a passion for education, solidifying her commitment through summer work with preschoolers with Autism and middle schoolers facing various disabilities. Graduating from Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA, Nadine holds a Bachelor’s degree […]
Tomas Gonda
Tomas, originally from Mexico City, has embraced life in the United States for over four decades. A graduate of San Francisco State University with a degree in film and broadcasting, he carved out a successful career in the film and television industry, both domestically and internationally. However, fueled by a deep-seated passion for education, Tomas […]
Carissa Pierce
Carissa holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado, where she initially ventured into Chemistry before making a significant shift to graduate with a degree in Graphic Design and a minor in Music and Art History. Following this, she pursued her passion for education and obtained a master’s degree in education from the […]