The Buell Foundation, Clayton Early Learning, and CU Denver are pleased to announce the eleventh cohort of Fellows in the Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program (BECLP). These 20 individuals were chosen for their diverse backgrounds, commitment to early childhood, and passion to lead:
- Elena Bacmeister; Family and Community Professional, Boulder County Head Start
- Sarah Beisner; Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Pueblo County SD 70
- Claudeth Castellanos; Spanish Service Librarian/Parent Educator, Loveland Public Library and Berthoud Parents As Teachers
- Kristin Davidson; Book Start Coordinator, Douglas County Libraries
- Liliana Flores Amaro; Instructor, University of Colorado Denver
- Stacy Fujieda; Support Services Manager; Boulder County Head Start
- Erin Gager; Manager of Career Pathways, Denver’s Early Childhood Council
- Rachel Hansard; Preschool Teacher, Gilpin Elementary
- Amy Harman; Executive Director, Wildflower Preschool
- Kathryn Harris; President, Qualistar Colorado
- Pamela Kage; Education/Family Support Manager, Akron UMC Head Start
- Sydney Kalin; Assistant Director, Early Learning School, JCC
- Stephanie Martin; Early Childhood Council Program Administrator, First Impressions of Routt County
- Chris Miller; Director of Quality Initiatives, Denver Preschool Program
- Katherine Narvaez; Supervisor, Eagle County
- Mary Nelson; Executive Director; Denver Cooperative Preschool
- Julia Pfitzer; Preschool Teacher, Emerald Elementary School
- Crystal Redner; Director of Childcare, Bent County Early Learning Center
- Jennifer Sanchez-McDonald; Early Childhood Council Coordinator; Huerfano-Las Animas Counties Early Childhood Advisory Council
- Cassie Sorrells; Mentor Teacher, Boulder Journey School
- James Stetson; Youth Services Librarian, Montrose Regional Library