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!    

 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. 

 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. 

Miss Jordan (JoJo) was born & raised in Texas, and spent a decade living in Oregon and briefly in NM. She is a new Pagosa transplant but grew up spending time with my grandparents here skiing every winter. Her prior work experience has been as a care companion for adults with mental disabilities and helped build skills of patience, nurturing, and caring for young children. She looks forward to supporting families and the development of their littles in a caring and creative environment. In her free time she attempts to bake, listens to music, and dances with her little dude, Rory. 

 Miss Amelia is new to the early childhood field with lots of energy and enthusiasm! She was born and raised in Pagosa, and loves being able to give back to this community. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her dogs, Hopper and Phelps, and exploring the outdoors. Although this is her first big step in early childhood education, she is well adjusted to working with children from years of babysitting and working at youth summer camps. It brings her overflowing joy to watch as the young children she teaches progress and master new skills!   

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! 

 Mrs. Jessica joined the team at Wings in March 2022 and she has brought so much love and support to the children and families at Wings in her class over the years. Jessica grew up on a farm surrounded by lots of animals in Texas. Her husband and son enjoy spending time adventuring outside, which ultimately brought them to Pagosa Springs. 

Her favorite part of working with children is watching their curiosity as they discover the world around them. During her years at Wings, she continues to further her education with multiple Early Childhood college classes. 

 Devin had the pleasure of working with children for over 7 years, in a variety of settings, including substitute teaching and working as a paraprofessional at the middle and elementary schools. She enjoys basketball, spending time outdoors, and playing with her dogs. Devin considers herself blessed to be raised in Pagosa Springs, and is now given the opportunity to build connections with the young children at Wings!  

Miss Toni joined Wings in the fall of 2024. She enjoys spending time in nature, watching films, and writing comedy. She has always been drawn toward working with kids and learns more each day! Toni herself is a lifelong learner and brings this joy of learning to the little ones at Wings. Besides assisting teachers at Wings, Toni may be seen walking her dogs, soaking at the hot springs, and caring for horses. 

  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!

Josselyn is a young professional who grew up in Pagosa Springs. After high school, she attended college at San Juan College, studying health sciences. When she was blessed with her daughter she took a break from her studies. Josselyn has since found herself joining the team at Wings, which has been a perfect fit for prioritizing family and providing an opportunity to care for others! She is excited to build a connection with the little ones and their families, as she acknowledges that it really does take a village and is honored to be part of yours! Josselyn is bilingual, and she graciously assists our Spanish-speaking families, making them feel welcomed, heard and seen. 

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!