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, […]
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 […]
Katie Waters
Katie, a Denver native, has been dedicated to working with children since her early babysitting days. After earning her undergraduate degree in Communications and Art History, she delved into the education field. Katie completed a Masters in Elementary Education, teaching in setting: Denver, the US Virgin Islands, and Dubai. Katie also has experience as an […]
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 […]
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 […]
Marilyn Hartzell
Originally from Maryland (go Ravens!), Marilyn has called Colorado home for the past 7 years. Specializing in mathematics, she currently oversees math curriculum for middle grades and serves as an instructional coach. Marilyn’s teaching journey has formally covered grades 5-8 in mathematics, but her tutoring expertise extends from 1st grade to 9th grade, encompassing math, […]
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 […]
Laurie Orsic
Laurie Orsic, a certified Elementary Montessori teacher, holds a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education (0-8) from The College of New Jersey. With over 25 years of experience in schools, Laurie has served in various roles as both a teacher and administrator. She has undertaken extensive professional development, participating in programs such as Reading Assist […]