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Alyssa Montoya

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Director

Alyssa is our most veteran employee to the families we serve. She has been working in childcare for 29 years. We all know there is one leader who wears many hats- and that's Alyssa! She supervises our kitchen, transportation, CCCAP, along with every other job this program has. She truly could run this business with her eyes closed and likes having a good time.

Mireya Montoya

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Pre-K/School-Age Co-Lead Teacher

Mireya is a Co-Lead for our Pre-K and School-Age programs. She has been teaching for 3 years. She enjoys her family, especially spending time with her daughter.

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Marlenne Davila-Diaz

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Toddler/Preschool Co-Lead Teacher

Marlenne is a Toddler/Preschool Teacher. She has been teaching for 7 years. Marlenne enjoys walks and a good movie.

Tina Ramirez

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Pre-K Co-Lead Teacher

Tina comes to us with 29 years of experience in education. She loves music, singing and is a deep thinker.

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Allison Bradford

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Toddler Lead Teacher

Allison is our Toddler Lead Teacher. She has worked in childcare for almost a year and a half and worked with elderly people before coming into the field. She enjoys watching TV and reading books in her spare time.

Jadyn Propp-Cordova

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Toddler Assistant

This is Jadyn's first time working in childcare. She works mostly with the toddlers, but floats around to other classrooms when needed. She really likes candy.

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Jessica Demoney

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Infant Co-Lead Teacher

Jessica is one of our Infant Co-Lead teachers. She has been in ECE for 6 months. She's a Colorado Native that loves to teach early sign language.

Greta Hoopes

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Infant Nursery Supervisor

Greta has been in child care for 25+ years. Working with kids is her passion. She loves swimming, bowling, and roller skating and is very funny, loving and adventurous.

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Faith Jones

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Aide/Substitute

Faith is a substitute teacher that is currently attending college for graphic design.

Tara Donoven

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Executive Director

Tara has been in Childcare and Preschool for 15 years. She has a Bachelor's in Elementary Education with a Minor in Early Childhood Development. Tara is new to Colorado from Montana and will forever be a Montanan at heart. She can often be found with her dog, Belle, close behind her.

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Sarah Simpson

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Owner

Sarah has 20+ years of experience in the childcare field. She was the director of both Brother Bear Centers before Milestones bought Brother Bear 1. She also bought Brother Bear 2 and is now the owner of Creative Minds Early Learning and co-owner of Milestones Early Learning & Preschool.

Karin Fitzgerald

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Owner

Karin has 25+ years experience in child development. She holds a Bachelor's and Master's both in Education. Karin's work experience has varied from classroom teacher to case manager in social services to educational leadership positions. Her passion for lifelong learning and the development of young children has inspired her to create and lead her own program. Karin is most proud of her 3 accomplished young adult children. While scary at times, she is drawn to new adventures and experiences!

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