​Ms. Andrea, Director 
Kindergarten Lead Teacher  (September 1994)

Ms. Andrea has worked for Hearts In Hand for over 20 years. She has a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University with an Emphasis in Early Childhood Education. She is Director Qualified through the State of Colorado and has worked with children for over 25 years. She has 3 boys who grew up at Hearts in Hand. 

Birthday: January 8th 
Favorite restaurant: Olive Garden and Outback
Favorite stores:  Christopher and Banks
Favorite coffee shop:  Starbucks/ Black Ice Tea
Favorite food:  Chinese, Dove Milk Chocolate, Pepsi
Favorite Scent: Vanilla
Other things I love: Football and Hockey, CSU Rams, The Beach, Disney World and Harry Potter

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Ms. Angie, Assistant Director
​Kindergarten Lead Teacher (February 2006)

Ms. Angie has worked at Hearts In Hand since Feburary of 2006. She attended University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a Major in Elementary. She is currently going to school for her degree and teaching license in Early Childhood Education as well. She has taught kids of all ages, but her passion is Early Childhood Education. She loves working with Pre-K and Kindergarten during the school year and working with Summer Camp in the Summer. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, finding new places to hike in the mountains, swimming, and playing volleyball. She loves when it's football season.

" It's very rewarding to help children reach their individual developmental milestones. Our son has the opportunity to grow up at Hearts In Hand and we couldn't ask for more."

Birthday:  January 28th 
Favorite restaurants: Café Mexicali
 Favorite stores:  Macys, Old Navy, Kohls
Favorite drink: LaCroix soda
My Favorite Scent: Sweet Pea (Bath and Body works)
Favorite Food: Italian and Mexican
Favorite Candy: Chocolate
Other things I love: Scarves, nail polish, earrings

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Ms. Christy, Lead Preschool Teacher
​(September 2015)

I attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas for my Elem. Education degree with a minor in Child Psychology.  I furthered my education at C.S.U and obtained my Paralegal degree.  I have worked for Larimer/Weld County as a 911 Dispatcher and had a home daycare for 10 years, as well as teaching outside my home for 5 years.  I was born and raised in Fort Collins and have 2 daughters.  Caroline is a junior at Hastings College majoring in Pre-Law and Lindsay is in 8th grade at Liberty Jr. High. My husband, Dan, and I have been married 22 years, and he is a Sheriff's Deputy with Weld County.  

Birthday: July 23rd 
Favorite drink: Caramel Macchiato at Starbucks
Favorite restaurant: Texas Roadhouse and Olive Garden
Favorite coffee shop: Starbucks
Favorite candy: Russell Stovers
Favorite store: Target, Barnes and Noble, and Old Navy
Favorite scent: Orange Spice and Fresia 
Other things I love: All things Disney, All things Ocean/Lighthouses, Elephants, Crosses, Birds  

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Ms. Kate,  Wobbler Lead Teacher (March 2017) 

Ms. Kate is loving working in the Wobbler room. She was a nanny for two children and decided to join our center.  She has her ECT.  She is an artist who shows her art at the Art Lab in Old Town, along with being a power lifter on her free time.  She is getting married in the summer of 2018 and is enjoying getting to know everyone at HIH.  

Favorite Drink: Tea Shop
Favorite Restaurant: Tasty Harmony
Favorite Stores: Vitamin Cottage, Ten Thousand Villages 

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Ms. April Toddler Co-Lead Teacher (April 2016)  

My name is April and I recently moved to Colorado to be close to the majority of my family.
I grew up in Las Vegas. I worked for 4 years and 11 months at a childcare center in Las Vegas and am very excited to be continuing in this field here.
I have my Associates in Early Childhood Education. I am excited to learn all the new exciting adventures Colorado has in store for me, like my new engagement my fiancee surprised me with.
Birthday: January 16
Favorite restaurant: Café Mexicali, Chili Thai, Olive Garden, Santerama's
Favorite store:  Ross, Bath and Body Works
Favorite Drink: Dr. Pepper
Favorite drink shop:  Starbucks/ White Chocolate Mocha Frappachino
Favorite food:  Italian and Mexican
Favorite Candy: Reeces
Favorite Scent: Wood, Pine, Beach
Other things I love: Flip flops and purses
Green is my favorite color along with light blue and purple.

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​Ms. Danielle, Wobbler Teacher (September 2017) 

I've been with Hearts in Hand since August. I moved to Colorado from Tennessee where I lived for the past 2 years. Before that I lived in Florida. I have loved working here and look forward to continue.  

Birthday: June 21st 
Favorite drink: Coffee
Favorite restaurant: Olive Garden 
Favorite coffee shop: Human Bean/Starbucks 
Favorite candy: sour candy
Favorite store: Target 
Favorite scent: Vanilla 

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Ms. Victoria, Preschool Teacher (June 2015)

My name is Victoria and I am a student at CSU, studying Human Development and Family Studies and Criminology. I love to spend time with my family in Boulder (always a Ram Fan though!). I enjoy spending time outdoors hiking, swimming, camping and stargazing. I love to travel and see new places. My favorite place in the world besides Fort Collins is Switzerland. I can't wait to meet and spend time with your little ones.
Birthday: April 30
Restaurant: BJ's and Chilis
Favorite Store: American Eagle and  Bath and Body Works
Favorite Coffee Shop: Starbucks and Dunkin/Iced caramel coffee
Favorite Drink: Coffee
Favorite Scent: Floral/Vanilla
Favorite Candy: Reeces and Butterfingers
Favorite Food: Sweets and breakfast foods
Other things I love: Kids!!!!

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Ms. Mary, Cook  (November 2017) 

I have raised 2 children, 4 grandchildren till they started school all day.  I was a nanny for 2 children until they started school all day.  While doing this, I went to Beauty school and have my own salon and used to manage a couple.  I volunteer at nursing and handicap homes and help with parades.  I have 12 rabbits and 12 ducks.  I love spending time with my grandchildren.  

Birthday: May 7th 
Favorite drink: Seltzers
Favorite food: sushi
Favorite restaurant: Mt. Fuji 
Favorite coffee shop: Starbucks
Favorite candy: Salted nut roll
Favorite store:Ross 
Favorite Scent: Lavender 
Others things I love: Reading

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Ms. Irina, Infant/ Wobbler Teacher (September 2016)

Irina has worked at Hearts in Hand for 1 year. She has earned her Bachelor's in Secondary Education at Tula State Lev Tolstey Pedagogical University in Russia. She has earned her Early Childhood Teacher Certificate and Early Childhood Director Certificate at Front Range Community College, She has over 10 years of experience working with children of different ages. Irina's hobbies are traveling, cooking, and being outdoors. 
Birthday: May 18th
Favorite drink: Fruit Teas, White Chocolate Mocha
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite restaurant: Cafe Mexicali, Panda Express
Favorite coffee shop: Dunkin Donuts, Human Bean, Starbucks
Favorite candy: White Chocolate, Twix, Kit Kat
Favorite store: TJ MAXX, H&M, World Market
Favorite scent: Lavender, All sweet and fruity smells
Other things I love:Traveling, Music, DIY Cosmetics, Essential Oils

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Ms. Callie, Wobbler Teacher (November 2017)

I'm from Fort Collins, but have spent a few years in Phoenix, AZ. I started working with kids when I was 16 as a gymnastics coach which led to where I am today. In my spare time I work at the LOFT clothing store for fun and hangout with my dog Peanut. 
Birthday: June 26 th
Favorite drink: Vitamin Water 
Favorite food: Mexican
Favorite restaurant: Cafe Mexicali
Favorite coffee shop: Dutch Bros, Starbucks
Favorite candy: Berry
Favorite store: Target, Trader Joes
Favorite scent: Vanilla, Sweet Scents
Other things I love: Dogs, Candles, Dancing

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Ms. Sara, Assistant Director & Infant Lead Teacher   (February 2001)

Ms. Sara has worked at Hearts In Hand since February of 2001.  She has a degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University. In her spare time she enjoys going to the mountains and seeing movies with her family. Her son, Dylan goes to Rocky Mountain High School and her son Tyler attends Webber Middle School and spends a lot of time running to all their activities. She enjoys spending time with the kids and families at Hearts in Hand. She loves snuggling with all the babies and watching them learn and grow.
Birthday: February 13th
Favorite restaurant: Café Mexicali
Favorite store:  Target, Kohls
Favorite Drink: Coke Zero
Favorite drink shop:  Starbucks/ caramel frap 
Favorite food:  Italian and Mexican
Favorite Candy: Hot Tamales and Chocolate
Favorite Scent: Not too picky!!!
Other things I love: Movies and spending time with my family

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Ms. Meriha, Pre-K Lead Teacher
(June 2008)

I have worked at Hearts in Hand since 2008. I graduated from Front Range with a degree in Early Childhood Education and all 3 pertaining certificates.  I have spent my time at Hearts in Hand in every classroom. Each has presented their own challenges and rewards. I have done preschool/pre-k summer camp since 2012 and I am very excited to do Pre-k during the school year.  I have spent my whole life around children of all ages and enjoy cooking, reading, camping, art, writing, playing games, spending time with my dog Chubby, friends and family. I look forward to getting to know each child and family in Preschool. 

Birthday:  April 18th  
Favorite Restaurant:  Any Restaurant
Favorite Stores:  Target, Maurice's, Hobby Lobby, Michaels
Favorite Drink Places: Starbucks, Human Bean
Favorite Drink: Vanilla Latte extra hot, Pepsi
Favorite Food; Watermelon
Favorite Candy: Chocolate
Favorite Scent: Vanilla
Other things I love; Pirates, Disney, Art and Movies

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Ms. Kyla, Co-Lead Toddler Teacher
​(February 2014)

My name is Kyla and I have been working in child development centers since my senior year of high school in 2009.  I attended Front Range and obtrained my ECE certificate.  I love spending time with my family, Dom my husband and Maddie my daughter.  We enjoy going on walks with our dogs,  going shopping, or to the park.

Birthday: August 5th

Favorite Drink Place: The Human Bean, Starbucks
Favorite Restaurants:  Texas Roadhouse, Garlic Knot
Favorite Stores: Target, Tuesday Mornings, and Hobby Lobby

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Ms. Michelle, Infant Teacher
(August 2016)                     

My name is Michelle and I am happily married and have four great children and one granddaughter. I love her to pieces! My oldest son is married and stationed in Germany in the army. My oldest daughter is in college and working on a nursing degree and I have two daughters in high school. I have had my own daycare for 5 1/2 years and decided it was time to get out and work away from home. I previously worked for Hearts in Hand and enjoyed it. I love working with kids and hope to do it for many years to come.
Birthday: Febraury 9
Favorite restaurant:  Red Lobster
Favorite store:  Bath and Body Works
Favorite drink shop:  Starbucks/ Strawberry Refresher with coconut
Favorite food: Crab legs
Favorite scent: Vanilla
​Favorite Candy: Chocolate

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Ms. Hannah, Toddler Teacher (August 2016) 

My name is Hannah, I moved here from Texas in the fall of 2015. I have a dog and two cats, their names are Phoebe, Morris, and Noodle. I am planning on one day going back to school to be an Elementary school teacher but at the moment I am taking my time and thoroughly enjoying myself at Hearts in Hand. If you wanna know anything else come find me in the Toddler room.  
Birthday: November 7
Favorite Restaurant: Waffle Lab, Suh Sushi 
Favorite drink shop: Human Bean/ Iced Sopapilla 
Favorite stores: Home Goods, Hobby Lobby and Barnes and Noble
Favorite Scent; Baked goods or tropical
Favorite Drink: GInger Ale
Favorite Candy: Twix, Cherry Sour Punch Straws
Other things I love: Hiking, Reading, Bath Bombs, Face Masks, Binge Watching Netflix 

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Ms. Jessica,  Infant Teacher (June 2017) 

Hello! I am Ms. Jessie and I am so grateful to be such a big part in your little one's lives! I am a mother to my one year old daughter (Gracie) and my three year old son (Graham), as well as a wife to my wonderful husband (Chandler).  I love to get outdoors, playing tennis and pickle ball, and exploring Colorado with my kiddos and dog (Obi).  Most importantly, I love working in the field of Early Childhood Education and spending my days here at Hearts in Hand.  
Birthday: June 12, 1991 
Favorite drink: Coffee
Favorite food: Italian or seafood and ice cream
Favorite restaurant: Red Lobster
Favorite coffee shop: any 
Favorite candy: Smarties or Butterfingers 
Favorite store: Target
Favorite scent: Christmas Tree or Vanilla
Other things I love: My kiddos, animals, tennis, and pedicures

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Ms. Taylor K., Preschool Teacher (February 2017)

Ms.  Taylor joined us this winter and is loving the preschool room.  She is from Colorado and lives in Loveland. She is enjoying getting to know the children and their families.  
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Birthday: July 25th 

Favorite Drink Place: Dunkin Donuts
Favorite Restaurants: Olive Garden 
Favorite Stores: Tuesday Morning 

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Ms. Jessy, Toddler Teacher (December 2017)

My name is Jessica, but I prefer Jessy.  I started babysitting children when I was the age of ten.  I started school in 2013 to become an Early Childhood teacher.  I worked at Kindercare and Baby Turtles for a little over a year.  My favorite age group would have to be toddlers. I love babies.  I was born in Virginia Beach, VA, and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada.  My dad was in the Navy, so I was named as a Navy Brat. 

Birthday: May 23, 1995
Favorite Drink: Sprite Sierra Mist, 7-up
Favorite food: ice cream, burgers, chicken nuggets, nothing spicy
Favorite restaurant: Q-Doba, Chick Fil A
Favorite candy: Mr. Goodbar, Snickers, Skittles, Starbursts
Favorite Store: Kohls, Boot Barn, Victoria Secrets, Bath and Body 
Favorite Scents: Not a fan of scents
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Ms. Acacia, Infant Teacher (March 2017) 

My name is Acacia.  I've been with Hearts in Hand since April.  Before that, I worked at Harmony House while obtaining my degree in HDFS.  I've been working with infants and wobblers, but in January I will be working full time in the Infant room.  I am excited to get to know our new families as well as older families.  
Birthday: August 6th
Favorite drink: coffee or coke
Favorite restaurant: Chick-Fil-A
Favorite coffee shop: Human Bean 
Favorite candy: Snickers
Favorite store: Barnes and Noble
Favorite scent: Citrus

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Ms. Briton, Pre-K Teacher (February 2018)

I'm Briton and I come to Hearts in Hand with almost 20 years teaching experience; most recently Preschool ages. I have a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Literature with a Master's level license program from CSU. 
I love watching kids explore and learn through play! I enjoy outdoors, gardening, art and READING!