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! 

Jordyn has been creating delicious and nutritious meals for the children at Wings since 2021! She continues to support the growth and development of the children by providing meals that meet their nutritious needs, while considering culturally diverse foods. She is native to Pagosa Springs, and couldn't think of a better place to call home. She enjoys the outdoors and spends most of her summer and early fall days in the river or camping in the beautiful mountains with her two children. 

   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!    

 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! 

Jillian is another Pagosa native that recently joined the team at Wings! After exploring the world a bit elsewhere she quickly realized Pagosa was where she wanted to plant roots and raise her family. The mountains and outdoor lifestyle have always been her happy place and there’s no better place for kids to grow and thrive. She's passionate about nature-based learning and aiding in the support children need to develop their sense of independence and confidence. She is excited to get to know all of the little ones and families at Wings, and grow in the early childhood field! 

 Jenna recently moved back to the Pagosa area after living near Denver for 3 years. She has many years of experience working with kids in both nanny and childcare centers, ranging from ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. She’s looking forward to advancing her knowledge of the childcare field and working on completing her bachelor's degree and her Large Center Director certification. While she’s not working, Jenna enjoys spending family time on Navajo Lake, reading, and enjoying the outdoors with her husband, son and their pets. 

  Angelique (Bee) is originally from the front range but has spent the last 8 years in Durango, and recently moved to Pagosa. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her husband, walking her dog, Addie, and reading books.

Bee has been an Early Childhood teacher for over a year now. She has spent most of her life around children, from babysitting and nannying to her own siblings. Bee's favorite part of teaching is watching kids have that “ah-ha!” moment when they learn a new skill they have been working on mastering!

Bio coming soon!

Miss Brighid has always had a passion for working with young children, with over 5 years of experience helping families in the area with their childcare needs. Brighid loves being able to provide a comforting and supportive environment for little ones to thrive, and watching them blossom into their own personality! Being raised here in Pagosa, she has experienced first hand the love this community has for its children and is excited to reciprocate that with the care provided here at Wings!