Staff Bios
Executive Director
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Nancy James
I have been in education in various capacities for the past 22 years and have been fortunate to work with students throughout the entire educational spectrum. I’ve taught Masters level courses...
Associate Director
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RB Fast
I have worked at MAC since 2004. I have a certification from AMI 3-6 years old and hold an ECE Director’s Certificate.
Personal Info – hobbies, interests, inspirations
I enjoy gardening...
Office Manager
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Shana Combes
I received a Bachelor's of Science in Human Development and Family Studies, with an emphasis in Adolescence, from Colorado State University. After graduating, I was a group living counselor for...
Events and Public Relations Coordinator
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Alex Kuisis
I’m originally from Milwaukee, WI, and attended University of WI-Madison for my undergrad in Child and Family Studies, emphasis Pk-3. I moved to Boulder in ‘98, where I taught Preschool at both...
Toddler Community
Toddler Community 2 Lead
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Lesley Lefkowitz
I began working at MAC in June 2005. I started as a Toddler assistant and then worked as a Nido Lead before moving into my current position as the TC 2 Lead. I have a certificate from the...
Toddler Community 3 Lead
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Valene Rodriguez
I began working at MAC in November of 2006. I am in the process of receiving my certificate from the Montessori Institute. I currently hold an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice ...
Toddler Community 4 Lead
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LaToya Cook
I started here at MAC in August of 2002. I have worked in Montessori for the last 13 years. Previously, I worked at Montessori on the Mall, where I began my first training through...
Toddler After School Coordinator
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Greg Jaworowski
I have a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Colorado. I started here at MAC in August of 2008.
Nido
Nido 3 Lead
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Jamie Everton
After figuring out my path in college, I felt drawn to children. I continued my education at Red Rocks Community College and received my Associate’s degree. I also have my group leader...
Nido 2 Lead
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Dana Hoegh
I earned a Bachelors degree with honors from the University of Rochester and am certified from the Montessori Institute of Colorado in 0-3 years. I have been a Nido lead at MAC since October...
Primary
Primaria Acqua Lead
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Anna Fonte
I graduated college with a B.A. in Humanities, emphasis in ESL methodologies for young children and completed two different Montessori Primary credential programs. This will be my seventh year...
Primaria Aria Lead
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Tammy Sakariassen
My name is Tammy Sakariassen and I am the Directress of Primaria Aria. I was born in Wisconsin but moved to Europe in 1976 where I finished my education in Bergen, Norway at Anton...
Primaria Cielo Lead
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Emily Jensen
I started at MAC in January of 2008; this is my fourth year as a Lead Teacher in Cielo. I have experience working in children’s art programs, play-based, and Reggio Emilia curriculums and I love...
Primary After School Coordinator
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Jeb Smith
After achieving my Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts with a focus in sculpture from the University of West Georgia in 2007 I began in a foundry in Georgia. I moved to Colorado in 2009 and that April I...
Primaria Terra Lead
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Amy Smith
My Name is Amy Smith, I am the lead directress in Primaria Terra. I have worked at MAC since october of 2009. I recieved a Bachelors in Behavioral Science with a Minor in Elementary Eduaction from...
Art & Music
Art
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Corey Merritt
I began working at MAC in 2005 and have worked in Early Childhood Education since 2002. I began as an assistant here at MAC and worked my way up to a lead position as the Toddler After School...
Music
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Robin Hoch
I graduated from Colorado State University in December of 2002 with a B.A. in Music. I started working at MAC right after graduation in March of 2003 as an assistant in the Nido. One month later, I...