Administration Staff:
Lynne Bridges – Executive Director
Lynne has an Early Childhood Education/ Associates of General Studies Degree, and is working on her BA in Early Childhood. She is Director Certified for a l\Large Childcare center under Colorado State Licensing regulations. She teaches Incredible Years parenting classes and fundamental teachings for daycare providers. Lynne is the co-chair for the Archuleta Children’s Team Council and holds an ECE Professional Credential, Level 3. She is also Chair of Archuleta County’s Colorado Preschool Program Council, and a member of the Southwest Colorado Childcare Resource and Referral Advisory Board. Lynne owned and operated a licensed home daycare/preschool for over 20 years.
Personal Philosophy:
Quality child care not only includes excellent care, education and parent education, health and safety but a relationship between each child and their family. I acknowledge the fact that every child is unique and individual, comes from their own culture, and deserves respect in regard to that culture. We can truly prove our love for a child and their family by respecting their culture. As Prime Times says, “Child care can’t be good for children without being good for parents and caregivers.” Warm, supportive and respectful relationships between adults and children lie at the heart of good care for children. I believe childcare centers can and must be a place where children, parents and caregivers alike can feel a sense of belonging, like they’re family. Healthy children and healthy families make healthy communities.
Miss Michelle – Program / Curriculum Director
Michelle has her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, with a focus in Child Development from the University of Denver. She is currently working toward her Master’s Degree in Education Administration in the field of Early Care and Education through the Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program at the University of Denver. She is Large Center Director qualified under Colorado State Licensing and is trained to teach Incredible Years parenting classes. Michelle has been working with children since 2000, and has been teaching Early Education since 2004.
“Miss M” (Lynn Moffett) – Executive Administrative Assistant
Lynn has been at Seeds since 2003. She has over 25 years experience in accounting and office management and over 12 years experience in computer software tutoring. She has 8 years professional experience with children ages 4-12 years. Lynn has 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten Staff
Ladybug Staff
Miss Alyssa – Lead Teacher
Alyssa moved to Pagosa Springs in 2009 because her new husband is from this beautiful Colorado town. She has been working with young children since 2004 and has a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education from Washington State University. She is currently working toward being Large Center Director qualified. She feels extremely blessed to work in such a beautiful area and is excited to see what the future holds. Alyssa is working toward becoming Large Center qualified under Colorado State Licencing.
Miss Angie – Assistant Teacher
Angie has recently moved to beautiful Pagosa Springs with her husband. She graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, and continued to gain experience through Education classes at Colorado State University. She is currently taking additional Early Childhood Education classes and is working to become Large Center Director qualified. She has always desired to work with young children, and feels blessed to have the opportunity to work at Seeds of Learning. Angie is currently taking ECE classes and is working toward becoming Large Center Director qualified under Colorado State Licencing.
Miss Suzy- Teacher Aide
Suzy has lived in Pagosa Springs with her family since 1999. Suzy and her husband chose Pagosa Springs because they wanted to raise their three sons in a small mountain town. Suzy worked for the Dulce Head Start for five years. While working she obtained her CDA certificate. Suzy is currently pursuing her Early Childhood degree through San Juan College. Suzy is very happy to be part of the Seeds family!
Dragonfly Staff
Miss Ellen – Lead Teacher
Ellen holds an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and is working toward her Bachelor Degree in ECE. She is Large Center Director qualified under Colorado State Licensing regulations She has been working with children 0-6 years since 1990. Ellen has been on the Head Start Parent Advisory Committee, Community Literacy Project Board, and she owned and operated a licensed home daycare for nine years. She also has an Infant/Toddler Nursery Supervisor Certification.
Miss Crystal- Assistant Teacher
Crystal has a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Health from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Crystal started working with children in 2007 when she became the director of a summer camp for kids. In 2008, Crystal moved to Durango and started working at the Campbell Center as an assistant teacher for children ages 2-5. In 2010, her husband’s job moved them to Arizona. Crystal and her husband couldn’t wait to come back to Colorado. In April 2011, they moved to Pagosa Springs and she became a sub for Seeds of Learning. Crystal is excited to be a part of the Seeds family.
Butterfly Staff
Miss Ruby – Lead Teacher
Ruby graduated with a B.A. in Education from Chapman University. She has worked within the California Alisal School District and Monterey County in Elementary Education. After a few years out of the field she is excited to return to teaching at Seeds of Learning. Ruby knows her heart is with the education of our youth. Ruby is enrolled and taking ECE classes at Pueblo Community College.
Miss Meggie – Assistant Teacher
Meggie has her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Development from Pueblo Community College and is Large Center Director qualified. She has been working in a classroom since 2006. Growing up in Pagosa Springs, she has joined the team at Seeds of Learning.
Miss Debbie – Teacher Aide
Debbie was born and raised in Morgantown, W.V. and received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from West Virginia University. She is enrolled in the coming fall series of Early Education classes at Pueblo Community College. She hosted a live kids cartoon show on WTTV in Indianapolis. From there her career took her into TV sales, still working with kids in a volunteer capacity. Most recently, she helped with fund raising and answering the phones for the Children’s Advocacy Center working for children’s rights. She has also worked with children of abuse. She says, “Kids are our future, and it is an honor to be able to positively contribute to the future of the children at Seeds of Learning. Debbie is enrolled and taking ECE classes at Pueblo Community College.
Toddler Staff
Bumblebee Staff
Miss Melissa – Lead Teacher
Melissa was previously employed at Our Savior Lutheran Preschool for four years, where she worked with children ages 3 to 5 years. She is originally from Buffalo, NY, but has lived all around the country. Melissa is married and has a 14 year old daughter and an 8 year old son. She is currently working on her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education an on becoming Large Center Director qualified by 2012.
Miss Kelly – Assistant Teacher
Kelly, known as “Ms K” to her students. She has been teaching children 18 month through 12 years since 1998; for five of those years teaching in a toddler room in her native country of Panama. She arrived in Pagosa Springs with her husband and daughter who also attends Seeds. Kelly is a licensed teacher with an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education and Administration. She is happy to be a part of the Seeds team and living in beautiful Pagosa Springs.
Miss Lyndsey- Teacher Aide
Lyndsey has lived in Pagosa most of her life. She expects to obtain her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from San Juan College in the summer of 2012. She has been working with children since she was a high school student, working as a nanny, in her aunt’s home daycare, and as the child care provider for the Education Center. She did her practicum for her degree at Seeds of Learning. “Children amaze me and I feel extremely lucky to be involved in these kiddos’ lives, helping them learn and grow.”
All staff members are certified in Pediatric First Aid, Pediatric CPR, Medications Administration and Universal Precautions.