The Buell Foundation, Clayton Early Learning, and CU Denver are pleased to announce the tenth 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:
- Danielle Charron, Pedagogista; OPENair Academy at Stanley
- Cristal Cisneros, Child Family Educator; Clayton Early Learning
- Stephanie Gianneschi, Director; The Cottage Preschool, Aspen School District
- Niki Gill Adams, Executive Director of Child Care Licensing; IREE: Institute for Racial Equity and Excellence
- Erika Grimes, Teacher Leader; Stedman Elementary, Denver Public Schools
- Eva Hathaway, Newcomer Kindergarten Teacher; Isabella Bird Community School
- Lauren Heintz, Manager, Policy and Advocacy; Clayton Early Learning
- Matt Hill, Early Childhood Special Educator; Mapleton K-8, Boulder Valley School District
- Lauren Jassil, MSW, LCSW, IMH-E (1), Manager, Early Childhood Services and Autism Program; Community Reach Center
- Jamara Knight, Family Recruitment; Family Star Montessori School
- Lesa Nesbit, Early Childhood Coordinator; Families First
- Meri Nofzinger, Principal; The Center for Family Learning
- Katie Poston, Administrative Coordinator; Early Milestones Colorado
- Callan Quiram, Early Education Academic Partner; Denver Public Schools
- Kelley Rodriquez, Career Development Director; Early Connections
- Joan Scheuerman, Early Childhood Special Educator; Thompson School District
- Christina Simmons, Executive Director/Principal; Maslow Academy of Applied Learning and Bright Beginnings Preschool
- Sherri Valdez, Executive Director; Early Childhood Council of the San Luis Valley
- Kelly Wilson, Coordinator, QRIS and CCR&R; Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Early Childhood
- Meg Yoder, Director of Advancement; Paddington Station Preschool