Staff Description
Ms. Brooke joined the CGL faculty in August 2023. Brooke is a native of Cambridge, Wisconsin, with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Before joining CGL, Brooke spent 5 years working at a nature-based pre-k, bringing environmental education and the love of nature and…
Ms. Tam joined the CGL faculty in January 2023. Tam is an Edwards, Colorado native and attends Colorado Mountain College. She holds two associate’s degrees in social work and psychology and is working on her bachelor’s degree in Addiction. Additionally, Ms. Tam is presently enrolled in Early Childhood coursework at…
Ms. Diane joined CGL in November 2022. She is a 5th generation Coloradan. Diane graduated from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. As a program engineer during a 7-year tenure at the Boeing Military Aircraft Corporation, she authored a corporate Childcare Initiative. Diane taught at other Eagle County preschools, Jackson…
Mx. Hannah joined the CGL faculty in November 2020. Hannah is a Washington, Pennsylvania native and holds a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Edinboro University. Additionally Hannah attended Colorado Mountain College and holds Early Childhood Lead Teacher Qualifications through the CDHS Office of Early Childhood. Hannah comes from a long…
Ms. Brenda is joining the CGL faculty this year after a relocation from Phoenix, Arizona. Brenda is a Nogales, Mexico native and holds a degree in Psychopedagogy from Durango Santander University in Nogales, Senora Mexico. Brenda has served as an instructor for children receiving their First Communions and has spent…
Ms. Kaitlin joined the CGL faculty in November 2022. Kaitlin is a Manhattan Kansas native and holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Kaitlin has worked as an outdoor educator for over 10 years with various organizations such as NOLS and forest/wilderness schools throughout…
Ms. Jess joined the CGL faculty in August 2021. Jess is a Chicago native and attended Colorado Mountain College where she earned her Early Childhood Lead Teacher Certificate and went on to become Early Childhood Director Qualified through CDHS Office of Early Childhood. Jess taught preschool for 8 years at…
Ms.Vernice joined the CGL faculty in September 2022. Vernice is an Eagle County local and a graduate of Battle Mountain High School and currently attends Colorado Mountain College part time. Prior to her time at CGL Vernice worked in hospitality greeting the guests of Vail at the Tivoli Lodge. She…
Ms. Caroline joined the CGL faculty in September 2021. Caroline is a Pembroke, Massachusetts native and holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Trinity College. Additionally she holds a MA in Early Childhood Education from Boston College. Prior to joining the CGL team Caroline taught preschool at Reggio inspired preschool…
Ms. Liz joined the CGL faculty in February 2019, prior to that Ms. Liz was part of our parent community as her children attended preschool at CGL. Liz is a Chicago, Illinois native and holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Denver and an associate’s degree in…