Wings Staff

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Sienna graduated from Fort Lewis College with a bachelor’s degree in public health in 2015. Health Education and working with children and women has always been her passion. She joined the Wings team in 2021 and is passionate about nature-based learning, giving children the opportunity to learn through their environment while developing a love for learning.  Throughout life, Sienna has gained over 10 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Sienna has completed early childhood coaching training and many early childhood college courses. Sienna brings a lot to the table through her strong leadership, creativity, encouraging laughter and play, and helping to create a positive work environment. She is also a Colorado native, raised in Pagosa Springs, and nothing makes her happier than giving back to the community by building up the youth of Pagosa!

Mariah has worked in early childhood education for over 8 years, with experience at another local center and as a home childcare provider. She has enjoyed playing, learning, and watching the children around her grow into amazing, brave little adults. Mariah completed the college certificate for Large Center Director Qualifications in 2015.

Mariah is a mom to an amazing little girl and a wife to a very supportive husband. She enjoys crafting, woodworking, drawing, fishing, hiking … really anything having to do with the outdoors! Most importantly, she loves being with her family and being silly! 

Bio coming soon! 

   Miss Olivia moved to Pagosa Springs from Tennessee almost a year ago! She has years of experience as a Nanny for preschool-aged children and she is eager to learn more about the early childhood education field. Olivia has completed a few early childhood college courses and is currently involved in an apprentice program through Red Rocks College to further her education in the field. Olivia has a gentle, kind, and calm approach and enjoys creating connections with the children and their families. She loves to teach children about their environment through the animals and plants around us at our beautiful mountainous childcare center. Olivia enjoys spending her time outside of work crafting, playing with her dog, and exploring outside!    

  Saira recently moved to Pagosa from the Chicago area. She has been loving the slow pace of small-town life and is filled with joy to be here!  Mrs. Saira holds a Master's degree in Library and Information Science and has years of hands-on experience designing and leading early literacy programs for young children. She brings a passion for early childhood development and a deep commitment to fostering joyful, nurturing, and engaging learning environments. She is eager to contribute her experience in public early childhood development to support the mission and goals of Wings! She is full of positive energy and is always down for a good dance session! 

 Taryn recently relocated from Evergreen Colorado to Pagosa Springs. Taryn graduated college at Fort Lewis in Durango and is over joyed to be back in Southwest Colorado. She has always had a passion for working with children and has over 8 years of experience. From coaching girls gymnastics, working as a full time nanny, being a Montessori teaching assistant to spending 2 years in Thailand teaching English as a second language. She has found working with children to be a very rewarding career path. In her free time she enjoys yoga, hiking, traveling and cuddling her cat Murphy. She is thrilled to get to incorporate her love for the outdoors into the classroom and create lasting memories with the students at Wings. 

Julie who also goes by Jules was born and raised in New York. Her and her husband recently moved to Pagosa, and she is loving the community, charm, and small-town feel. Julie has been working with children in a variety of settings for over 30 years! While living in Charlottesville, VA she worked in pediatric dentistry for 20 years. Julie began a new career working in an elementary school as an assistant for children with special needs. She enjoyed this work so extensively that when planning her move to Pagosa, she sought out opportunities to continue working with young children! She is extremely passionate about working with children and brings a joyful presence to our center. In her free time, she enjoys traveling to visit her grown kids and grandbabies (including fur babies) and spending time with family. 

Bio coming soon! 

Miss Tiffany moved to Colorado from the Phoenix Arizona area in 2020. She has four children, two of which she raised as a single mom for 16 years. She began working with young children when she was only 18 years old, working as a Preschool teacher for over 10 years and as a school bus driver. Tiffany loves watching children grow and flourish, and the excitement on their faces when they discover something new!

 Miss Ryann is originally from Durango and moved to Pagosa Springs almost a year ago. She has over four years of experience working with children, from nannying to being a lead teacher in a daycare setting. She has a deep passion for early childhood education and loves helping children grow, explore, and discover who they are. She especially enjoys watching their personalities shine and seeing them become their unique selves. Outside of work, she loves spending time skiing, camping, and fishing. She also loves going to Kansas to visit family, which keeps her connected to her roots. Her love for adventure, travel, and the outdoors often inspires the creativity and energy she brings to the classroom every day. 

 After moving to Pagosa in 2022 from her family home of 35 years in Florida, Mrs. Kimberly is excited to start this new chapter working with the children at Wings! Kim has an extensive background in education, where she earned a bachelor's degree in special education and a master's degree in educational leadership. She has 30 years of experience working as a teacher and administrator in grades K-12 supporting children's growth while working with their families. That experience shaped how she cares for and connects with little ones today. 

Family has always been at the heart of her life, and Kim brings that sense of warmth and care into the classroom. We are lucky to learn and grow our program at Wings from Mrs. Kim's extensive experience and passion for children!