The Buell Foundation, Clayton Early Learning, and CU Denver are pleased to announce the ninth 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. The 2016-2017 cohort of BECLP Fellows follow:
- Emily Adams, ECE Zero to Three Expert, National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning
- Lauren Augusta, Kindergarten Readiness Specialist, Colorado Department of Education
- Rebecca Browning-Floyd, Colorado Preschool Program Coordinator, Poudre School District
- Jennie Christoffel, Program Leader/Preschool Director, City of Thornton Preschool Program
- Connie Haberman, Quality Rating Specialist, Qualistar Colorado
- Diana Herrera, Director, The Goddard School Westminster
- Jace Holden, Preschool Director, Tiny Treasure Preschool – Redeemer Lutheran Church
- Melissa Jewell, Mentor Coach – Curriculum & Instruction, Clayton Early Learning
- Nicole Machallister, Education Manager, Tri County Head Start
- Lisa Matter, Senior Infant Toddler Specialist, Colorado Department of Education
- Nicole Neufeld, Associate Director, Early Childhood Council of San Luis Valley
- Priscilla Ortega, Social Emotional Skills Building/Behavioral Health Manager, Early Childhood Council of San Luis Valley
- Nicole Ortiz, Early Education Academic Partner, Denver Public Schools
- Beth Phillips, Mentor Coach, Clayton Early Learning
- Linda Richardson, Kindergarten Teacher, Westminster Public Schools
- Lisa Sader, Quality Support Coordinator, Early Childhood Council of Larimer County
- Nichole Villa, Early Childhood Special Educator, Boulder Valley School District
- Barbara Wacker, Preschool Director/School Administrator, Brush School District
- Lea White, Early Childhood Coach, Aurora Public Schools
- Mackenzie Zurn, Head Start Teacher, Clayton Early Learning