Ms. Andrea, Director
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My name is Rachael and I am a new teacher in the preschool classroom here at Hearts in Hand. I was born in Nebraska, but have spent a majority of my life in Colorado. I received my bachelors degree in HDFS from CSU just this year. I have always wanted to be a teacher and am so thankful for the opportunity to work and learn here!
Birthday: February 9th Favorite drink: Coca-Cola Favorite Starbucks/Coffee drink: Mocha Favorite restaurant: Le Creperie, Fox and the Crow Favorite coffee shop: My kitchen Favorite candy/chocolate: Anything sour Favorite store: Target/Amazon Favorite scent: Fruity Favorite Cake: Chocolate with vanilla frosting Other things I love: Books/Coffee mugs |
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: Chili's, Bad Daddy's, Café Mexicali
Favorite store: Target, Kohls, Bath & Body Works
Favorite Drink: Coke Zero
Favorite Starbucks/Coffee drink: Caramel Frap (not really a coffee drinker)
Favorite Candy/chocolate: Hot Tamales and Chocolate
Favorite Stores: Kohls, Target, Bath & Body Works
Favorite Scent: Nothing too Fruity, Fall and Holiday Scents are the best
Favorite Cake: Lemon or Chocolate
Other things I love: The Huskers and Rams - college football, Broncos, Going to movies and Spending time in the mountains with my family
Ms. Meriha, Assistant Director 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 Drink: Vanilla Coffee, Pepsi
Favorite Starbucks/Coffee Drink: Vanilla Latte extra hot
Favorite Restaurants: Panera, Cafe Mexicali
Favorite Candy/Chocolate: Chocolate w/o fruit or crispy (nuts ok)
Favorite Stores: Maurices, Target, Walmart, Amazon, Nail/Hair Salon
Favorite Scent: Vanilla
Favorite Cake: Funfetti, Vanilla
Other things I love: Pirates, Disney, Art and Movies, Cake/Baking/Cooking Tools, anything for Xander
Birthday: April 18th
Favorite Drink: Vanilla Coffee, Pepsi
Favorite Starbucks/Coffee Drink: Vanilla Latte extra hot
Favorite Restaurants: Panera, Cafe Mexicali
Favorite Candy/Chocolate: Chocolate w/o fruit or crispy (nuts ok)
Favorite Stores: Maurices, Target, Walmart, Amazon, Nail/Hair Salon
Favorite Scent: Vanilla
Favorite Cake: Funfetti, Vanilla
Other things I love: Pirates, Disney, Art and Movies, Cake/Baking/Cooking Tools, anything for Xander
Ms. Kyla, Lead Toddler Teacher
(February 2014)
I was born and raised the majority of my life in Montrose, Colorado. I have lived in a couple of other states such as Texas, Ohio, and North Carolina. I enjoy to travel around and see different places. I received my Early Childhood teaching certificate from Front Range Community College, in the spring of 2016. I have been working and teaching in the child care center setting for ten years. I am really enjoying teaching here at Hearts in Hand; I have been here for five years. I have worked with the Wobblers, Toddlers, and Infants. I love being able to use my passion as my job! In my free time I love being a Mama to my two children: Maddie and Carson. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I am looking forward to teaching the Wobblers and getting to know their families!
Birthday: August 5th
Favorite Drink: Iced tea or Coffee
Favorite Starbucks/Coffee drink: White Chocolate Mocha, Pumpkin Spice
Favorite Restaurants: Chick-fil-A
Favorite Stores: Target
Favorite Scents: Leather or Beachy
Favorite Cake: White Chocolate Raspberry
Other things I love or collect: Sunflowers, The Beach
Birthday: August 5th
Favorite Drink: Iced tea or Coffee
Favorite Starbucks/Coffee drink: White Chocolate Mocha, Pumpkin Spice
Favorite Restaurants: Chick-fil-A
Favorite Stores: Target
Favorite Scents: Leather or Beachy
Favorite Cake: White Chocolate Raspberry
Other things I love or collect: Sunflowers, The Beach
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: February 9
Favorite drink: Dr. Pepper
Favorite Starbucks/Coffee drink: Iced White Chocolate Mocha
Favorite Restaurants: Olive Garden, Red Lobster
Favorite Candy/chocolate: Reese's, Kit Kat
Favorite Stores: Target, Hobby Lobby
Favorite Scents: Vanilla, Pumpkin
Favorite Cake: chocolate
Other things I love or collect: Mickey Mouse
Birthday: February 9
Favorite drink: Dr. Pepper
Favorite Starbucks/Coffee drink: Iced White Chocolate Mocha
Favorite Restaurants: Olive Garden, Red Lobster
Favorite Candy/chocolate: Reese's, Kit Kat
Favorite Stores: Target, Hobby Lobby
Favorite Scents: Vanilla, Pumpkin
Favorite Cake: chocolate
Other things I love or collect: Mickey Mouse
Ms. Krys, Preschool Teacher (March 2019)
Hello! I moved to Fort Collins in January 2019. I'm from Lincoln, NE, and I attended college in Iowa. I have my BA in Sociology and Communication Studies, and I am ECT certified. I have experience with kids of all ages, 6 weeks to 17, ranging from center care, to nannying, to trauma-informed in-patient care. I especially love teaching through experiences with nature and art! When I am not here, I am likely baking/cooking, working on a puzzle, reading, or playing board and video games.
Birthday: July 6
Favorite drink: Diet Dr. Pepper, Tea (Happy Lucky's, especially!), Coffee, Beer (not IPA's)
Favorite Starbucks/Coffee Drink: Caramel Macchiato w/sf vanilla+soy milk, Crooked Bumblebee from Crooked Cup, Cappuccinos
Favorite restaurant: Silver Grill Cafe, Illegal Pete's, Cheba Hut, Little Bird, Rainbow Cafe, most places in Old Town
Favorite Candy/Chocolate: Kit Kats, Paydays, Sour Gummi Worms
Favorite Stores: Amazon, Safeway, Modcloth, Etsy, Old Firehouse Books
Favorite Scents: Amber, Cedar, Pumpkin, Nature-y Smells
Favorite Cake: Lemon/Raspberry
Other things I love or collect: Plants, Hand Lotion (Working Hands), Bears, Bread, Yarn
Hello! I moved to Fort Collins in January 2019. I'm from Lincoln, NE, and I attended college in Iowa. I have my BA in Sociology and Communication Studies, and I am ECT certified. I have experience with kids of all ages, 6 weeks to 17, ranging from center care, to nannying, to trauma-informed in-patient care. I especially love teaching through experiences with nature and art! When I am not here, I am likely baking/cooking, working on a puzzle, reading, or playing board and video games.
Birthday: July 6
Favorite drink: Diet Dr. Pepper, Tea (Happy Lucky's, especially!), Coffee, Beer (not IPA's)
Favorite Starbucks/Coffee Drink: Caramel Macchiato w/sf vanilla+soy milk, Crooked Bumblebee from Crooked Cup, Cappuccinos
Favorite restaurant: Silver Grill Cafe, Illegal Pete's, Cheba Hut, Little Bird, Rainbow Cafe, most places in Old Town
Favorite Candy/Chocolate: Kit Kats, Paydays, Sour Gummi Worms
Favorite Stores: Amazon, Safeway, Modcloth, Etsy, Old Firehouse Books
Favorite Scents: Amber, Cedar, Pumpkin, Nature-y Smells
Favorite Cake: Lemon/Raspberry
Other things I love or collect: Plants, Hand Lotion (Working Hands), Bears, Bread, Yarn
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, Soy Vanilla Chai, Red Wine
Favorite restaurant: Red Lobster, anything Italian
Favorite candy/chocolate: Skittles, Hot tamales, Gobstoppers
Favorite store: Target
Favorite scent: Christmas Tree or Vanilla
Favorite Cake: Carrot Cake
Other things I love or collect: Candles
Birthday: June 12, 1991
Favorite drink: Coffee, Soy Vanilla Chai, Red Wine
Favorite restaurant: Red Lobster, anything Italian
Favorite candy/chocolate: Skittles, Hot tamales, Gobstoppers
Favorite store: Target
Favorite scent: Christmas Tree or Vanilla
Favorite Cake: Carrot Cake
Other things I love or collect: Candles
Ms. Taylor K., School-Age Teacher (February 2017)
Ms. Taylor has completed her level 2 certification and hours to become ECT. She has classes in development and behavior management. She loves getting to know each individual child and creating a classroom space to accommodate all learning needs..
Birthday: July 25th
Favorite Drink: Dr. Pepper
Favorite Starbucks/Coffee Drink: everything Caramel
Favorite Restaurants: Jims Wings and Krazy Karls
Favorite Candy/chocolate: Dark Chocolate
Favorite Stores: Target
Favorite Scents: Caramel, Coffee
Favorite Cake: Ice Cream
Other thing I love: Plants
Birthday: July 25th
Favorite Drink: Dr. Pepper
Favorite Starbucks/Coffee Drink: everything Caramel
Favorite Restaurants: Jims Wings and Krazy Karls
Favorite Candy/chocolate: Dark Chocolate
Favorite Stores: Target
Favorite Scents: Caramel, Coffee
Favorite Cake: Ice Cream
Other thing I love: Plants
Ms. Christy, Kindergarten Teacher (September 2015)
My name is Christy and I have been working with children for nearly 20 years. I have 3 years coursework through C.S.U. and Bethany College, focusing on Child Development/Elementary Education. I also have my Paralegal Degree.
Ever since I was little, I loved to play teacher. It is a joy and an honor to be a part of each child's life! To see them grow, learn and thrive, as the year goes by.
I was born and raised in Ft. Collins. My husband (Dan)and I have 2 daughters...Caroline, 22 and Lindsay, 15. I also have 4 cats and a dog!
Birthday: July 23
Favorite Drink: Starbucks
Favorite Restaurant: Texas Roadhouse
Favorite Snack: Donuts
Favorite Store: Target
Other things I love: All things beach! The color Pink! Baking! My Christian Faith!
Ms. Acacia, Wobbler 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: Coke or Pepsi
Favorite Starbucks/Coffee Drink: Mocha
Favorite restaurant: Young's Cafe, Fuzzy's
Favorite candy/chocolate: Snickers
Favorite store: Target
Favorite scent: Lavender
Favorite Cake: Chocolate
Birthday: August 6th
Favorite drink: Coke or Pepsi
Favorite Starbucks/Coffee Drink: Mocha
Favorite restaurant: Young's Cafe, Fuzzy's
Favorite candy/chocolate: Snickers
Favorite store: Target
Favorite scent: Lavender
Favorite Cake: Chocolate
Ms. Magdalena, Toddler Teacher (August 2020)
I am a native to Fort Collins. I like to travel, and have also lived in Hawaii and Wisconsin. I have two dogs named Loretta and Ophelia. I enjoy camping and being outside, as well as reading and going to concerts. I just started in the beginning of August and am very excited to start this journey!
Birthday: June 21
Favorite Drink: Tea/Coffee
Favorite Starbucks/Coffee Drink: Coffee (not very sweet)
Favorite Restaurant: Tasty Harmony
Favorite Candy/Chocolate: Sour Candy
Favorite Stores: Clothes Mentor
Favorite Scents: Coconut, Sandalwood
Favorite Cake: I prefer pie!
Birthday: June 21
Favorite Drink: Tea/Coffee
Favorite Starbucks/Coffee Drink: Coffee (not very sweet)
Favorite Restaurant: Tasty Harmony
Favorite Candy/Chocolate: Sour Candy
Favorite Stores: Clothes Mentor
Favorite Scents: Coconut, Sandalwood
Favorite Cake: I prefer pie!