Crested Butte's Preschool Since 1987
Our Staff
We at stepping stones strongly believe "Children must be taught how to think, not what to think" and our amazing staff helps us do so.
Here at Stepping Stones, we believe our staff should never stop learning. Every staff member is required to participate in a minimum of 15 hours a year in ongoing training, along with being CPR/First Aid certified. Our staff has a combined total of over 90 Years of experience working with children.
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Miss Jen
Years at stepping stones
2007-2016- Preschool teacher
2016-present- Executive Director
favorite hobbies
Skiing, hiking, mountain biking, playing golf, camping, singing and travelling.
Education
Majored in Communication and Theater at WSCU. Received Associates degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Large Center Director Certificate in 2016.
Best part of Stepping Stones
The kids!! They are so funny, smart and inquisitive. They can instantly turn a bad day into a great one!
Our wonderful teachers and great, supportive families!
Years at stepping stones
favorite hobbies
January 2020-Present- Infant teacher
June 2022-Present- ITC Assistant Director
Photography, spending time with family and my dogs. Art, knitting and hunting.
Education
Received Large Center Assistant Director Certificate for Early Childhood in June 2022.
Best part of Stepping Stones
I love those babies! I love working in the ITC and with all my co-teachers.
Miss Alicia
Years at stepping stones
2013-2016- Preschool teacher
2018-2020- Bluebird teacher
2022-Present- Lead Hummingbird teacher (ages 13 months-2 years)
Education
favorite hobbies
Hiking and reading
Best part of Stepping Stones
Miss Martha
Masters in Administration and supervision in Education
The kids and our play based program
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Years at stepping stones
August 2019-Present- Infant teacher
Education
favorite hobbies
Spending time with my family, cooking, reading and decorating for the holidays (both my classroom and at home :)
Studied education in college for 2 years and then took time off to raise and homeschool my children. I received my lead teaching and infant/toddler supervisor certifications in June 2021.
Best part of Stepping Stones
Seeing the world through the eyes of children. Building a close relationship with all of the babies in my class.
Miss Linnette
Years at stepping stones
favorite hobbies
Doing anything outside.
August 2020-2021- Toddler teacher
2021-Present- Bluebird teacher(ages 2.5-3.5)
Education
Best part of Stepping Stones
Bachelor's degree from WSCU in Biology.
Nursing-LPN. Received Lead teacher certification for ECE in December 2021.
Our small group sizes, building close relationships with all of the children.
Miss Audrey
Years at stepping stones
July 2020-2021-Bluebird teacher
2021-Present- Marmot teacher (ages 3+4)
favorite hobbies
Skiing, reading, yoga, playing with my dog.
Education
Best part of Stepping Stones
Bachelor's degree in Health and Exercise.
Received Lead teacher certification for ECE in September 2021.
The kids and their families. I like connecting with the families.
Miss Courtney
Years at stepping stones
Education
favorite hobbies
Best part of Stepping Stones
June 2021-present- Coyote teacher (Pre-K)
Masters in Education Curriculum and Instruction. Teaching certificate in K-12.
Skiing, hiking, cooking, reading, camping
Our school's community- how the parents and teachers work together for the betterment of the kids, and the great staff we have here at Stepping Stones.
Miss Maia
Years at stepping stones
Education
favorite hobbies
Best part of Stepping Stones
Hanging out with kids all day! Spending time outside. Being in the position that I can help expand young kids minds. Friendly work environment.
January 2021-present-Coyote Teacher (Pre-K)
Received ECE Lead Teacher Certification in June 2022.
Being outside and hiking, going to see live music, meditation ad mindfulness and reptile hobbyist.
Miss Mo
Years at stepping stones
August 2020-present-Preschool Floater
Education
Bachelors in English and a Masters in Education. .
favorite hobbies
Cross Country skiing, trail running, hiking, drawing.
Best part of Stepping Stones
Reading stories to the kids and engaging them with books.
Mr. don
Years at stepping stones
1987-present-Music and movement teacher
favorite hobbies
Singing, dancing, playing instruments and travelling.
Education
Best part of Stepping Stones
Bachelor's degree in Music Theory
The fantastic staff at Stepping Stones. I have been coming in and doing music and movement since the very beginning of Stepping Stones in the 1980's. The traditions and culture has stayed the same and the kids are just wonderful!