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.

Michelle Carroll - Lead Preschool Teacher - Dragonfly Room

Michelle has her BA in Psychology, with a focus in Child Development from the University of Denver. She has worked with young children for 9 years, and has been teaching Early Education for the last 2 years. She continues to pursue even more classes on Early Education.

Ellen Jackson- Lead Preschool Teacher - Ladybug Room

Eleven years experience working with children 0 to 6 years of age.  Early Childhood Education/Associates of General Studies Degree.  Large center Director Certified for a large Childcare center under Colorado State Licensing regulations. Has been on the Head Start Parent Advisory Committee, Community Literacy Project Board, and has been a Cub Scout Den Mother.  Owned and operated licensed home daycare for nine years.  Infant/Toddler Nursery Supervisor Certification.

Ginger Redden - Preschool Assistant Teacher - Dragonfly Room

Melody Munger - Toddler Teacher Aide - Ladybug Room

Melody has recently moved to Pagosa Springs from Maine. She graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington in December 2006 receiving a bachelor of science in Elementary Education. Melody has worked as a day camp counselor, tutor, student teacher and Kindergarten long term substitute. She has worked with children ranging from age 5 to 12 over the last five years. She is excited and grateful to have become part of Seeds of Learning.

Jennifer Schuchart - Preschool Teacher Aide - Dragonfly Room

Jen has had the desire to work with young children since having a 4 and 6 year old of her own. She has heard so much praise about the Seeds program that she had to be a part of it. Currently, she is working toward an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and is thankful for this great opportunity.

Amber Montoya - Preschool Teacher Aide - Dragonfly Room

Amber has lived in Pagosa most of her life.  She and her husband of 12 years have 4 sons and 1 daughter, ages 11, 9, 8, 6 & 3.  Amber has spent 7 years volunteering and the last 2 years substituting (as a teacher-aide) at Pagosa Springs Elementary.  She has enjoyed her teaching experience at the elementary: and her love for her own children as well as others is what has driven her to further her education.  She starts college in the fall and will pursue her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education.  And she very much enjoys working with all of the wonderful children at Seeds of Learning.

Luz Candelaria - Lead Toddler Teacher

Luz has worked with children for over 11 years, 6 of those years in Special Education at School Dist. Jt. 50 and 5 years with Head Start. She is proud to have become a part of the team at Seeds of learning.

Molly Sprowle- Toddler Assistant Teacher

Molly is group leader qualified and currently working toward her Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. She has childcare experience from early age.  2 years home daycare in Ohio.  Started as a substitute teacher aide in Sept, 2005.  Hired as a toddler teacher aide in November, 2005 and promoted to full teacher in January 2006.  Infant/Toddler nursery certified.

Lita Miller - Toddler Assistant Teacher

Currently working toward her Assoicates degree in Early Childhood Education, Lita recently returned from an oversees stint with YWAM in both Australia and Egypt where she taught disabled children and ESL to adults. She was raised on a ranch for mentally disabled adults and has always had a soft heart for the disabled and disadvantaged.

Amy Fair -
Program Administrative Assistant
Amy is a native of the Pagosa Springs area and excited to be back. She has her BS in Elementary Education from Southwestern College in Phoenix, AZ. Also in Phoenix, she was the Director of an After School Program and taught Third grade. Growing up at a Christian camp, she has always loved the outdoors, which led her to be the Director of an Outdoor Education Program in Forest Falls, CA. Her love of family brought her back to CO, where she now has the opportunity to watch her niece and nephews grow up. She also enjoys being involved with the High School ministry at Grace Church, and spending time with family and friends.

Lynn Moffett "Miss M" -
Executive Administrative Assistant

Widowed, mother of 3, grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 2, Lynn has over 20 years experience in accounting and office management and 10 years experience in computer software tutoring.  She has 8 years professional experience with children ages 4-12 years.