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Becca came to Littleton from South Dakota at age 16, and has stayed in Colorado ever since. She graduated from Arapahoe High School, went to UNC, and has been working in Childcare for 25 years, with the last 14 as a preschool director. Becca is excited to be a part of the Great Escape community! […]

Amy taught elementary school for six years before returning to preschool. Amy has a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, along with an Early Childhood Director Certification. What she likes most about teaching is seeing the changes and growth in each child. In her spare time she enjoys: reading, softball and being with family. Her favorite children’s book is, “Koko’s Kitten” by Francine Patterson. […]

Ms. Melissa has been in childcare for over 30 years. She joined Great Escape for the 2023-2024 school year. Things to know about me: I am from Philly but have lived in Colorado for 17 years. I have one daughter who is 20 years old and in my spare time I enjoy doing puzzles, spending time with family and exploring the outside world finding new and interesting places. I have always loved working with children, knowing what an incredible impact I can have on their lives. Teaching is my passion, so I am super lucky to have a job in education. I am understanding, patient, and aware of how to talk to beginner students. […]

Ms. Lilly has been working at Great Escape for close to a year and has worked in childcare for 4 years. She is currently taking college courses for social work and plans to work with foster children in the future. Things to know about me: I am the biggest Avs fan ever and I rarely miss a game! My favorite children's book is "The Kissing Hand." I love teaching Junior Preschool because I see growth within my class weekly and I think they are super fun to talk to. I also love watching their little personalities come to life. […]

Ms. Kristin has an Associates Degree in Art and a Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration and Management. Things to know about me: I have been married to my husband Tim for 9 years. We have 3 girls, Kate who is 4, Maddie who is 2 and Charlotte who is 1. I love spending time with my family, reading and crafting. I have worked at Great Escape for 6 months. My favorite Children's books are: "The Little Blue Truck," "Little Monkey Calms Down" and "If you Give a Mouse a Cookie." I enjoy teaching this age group because they are so fun to be around. It's fun to watch their personalities start to develop. It is an incredible opportunity to be able to guide, teach and love them. […]

Ms. Sarah, or as the children call her, Rah-Rah has 26 years of experience working with children. Things to know about me: My husband Heath and I have been married for 24 years and we have 3 grown son's and 3 grandchildren. I enjoy spending time with my family, plants, playing games and going for walks. I've been at Great Escape for a total of 8 years. My favorite children's book series is The "Llama Llama" series. The age group that I work with I enjoy most, as they grow and develop so quickly. From where they start the school year until the end is such an incredible change in growth. It is an honor and joy to be a part of that growth and development. […]

Ashley is from Houston, Texas and has lived in Colorado for 4 years. She has been teaching for 2 years and has taken EQIT and Conscious Discipline to further her professional development. Things to know about me: My favorite children's book is "Where the Wild Things Are." I enjoy teaching this age group, as children are beginning to verbalize more, and I find them to be so fun and their personalities are always developing and so different from one another. […]

Ms. Lisa has been working in preschools for about 24 years. She has been at Great Escape for 7 years. Things to know about me: My husband and I have 4 children and enjoy spending as much time together as possible. My favorite Children's Books are : "Ferdinand the Bull" and Dr. Seuss's "Sleep Book." Teaching 3 and 4-year-olds is my favorite age group because "things start to make sense" to them and their little personalities really start to shine. […]