Faculty and Staff
Wee Creekers has a great team of compassionate, qualified staff who are all Canyon residents.
Linda Martin: Director
Linda has her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development from the University of Vermont and over 20 years of experience in the field. She is the Owner and Director. She started Wee Creekers in 2000 because she wanted to make a difference in her own community. She strives to offer the highest quality care possible by hiring teachers who love and respect children first and foremost. Together they provide an environment in which mountain children can thrive.
Melanie: Director
Melanie is a Colorado native and has lived in the Canyon for 9 years. She is the tenth of eleven children! She has a BA in Psychology with an emphasis in Elementary Education. Melanie has worked with children grades K-6 in a childcare setting and an elementary school setting. She taught preschool for 3 years before staying at home with her own kids for 7 years. Melanie is active in her church, her kids' school, and the Coal Creek Canyon community. Melanie is excited to be working again and looks forward to teaching and learning from your children at Wee Creekers!
Belinda: Toddler Transition Room
I grew up in Coal Creek Canyon and married a man who did the same. We stayed here and raised our family here. I am happy to be working at Wee Creekers as it's a key part of the community. I teach in the Transition Room between Babies and Toddlers. This is very fulfilling as I get to constantly witness little ones mastering developmental milestones.
Aly: Preschool Aide
Aly has worked at Wee Creekers throughout her High School career and has found that working with children comes quite naturally to her. We know she'll embark on a new journey after High School but we hope she sticks around for a long time! The kids love her!
Judy: Toddler Room
Judy realized at 21 that she enjoyed working with young children, after working at a college preschool. She has worked at Wee Creekers since September of 2005 in the Toddler room. Before that she worked for Jeffco schools for seven years, mostly in the preschool. In 2006 she took a 48 hour class at Red Rocks entitled Expanding Quality for Infants and Toddlers. She has found that she enjoys working with toddlers very much. She has the love and patience of a true Saint!
Erin: Infant Room
My name is Erin. Working at Wee Creekers opened my eyes and helped me realize the love and compassion I feel for kids. I love coming to work every day, not only because of the beautiful children, but because of all the wonderful people who work there.
Rachel: Infant Room
My being a Mom and working at Wee Creekers fills my life. You get to see all the sun-shining faces and give and receive all kinds of love.
Kathy: Infant Room
Kathy started out as a volunteer because she loves babies so much. Soon she was hired in a regular part time position. Wee Creekers feels so blessed to have yet another nurturing Grandma on staff with us.
Alyssa: Afternoon Aide
My name is Alyssa and I am finishing my senior year at Ralston Valley High School. I love working at Wee Creekers because of the great kids, staff and atmosphere. Working here has shown me that I definitely want to work with kids in the future. Wee Creekers has been an amazing first job!
Codie: Toddler Room
Hi. My name is Codie. I am currently attending Red Rocks Community College. I am a full time teacher in the Toddler Room and I love every minute of it. One of the biggest benefits of working in the Toddler Room is not just teaching the children, but learning from them as well.
Shelly: Toddler Room
My husband and I have been married for 37 years and are blessed with 3 beautiful, grown children and one 3 year old granddaughter. These are the greatest treasures in my life. I have also found that I love working with children and find them delightful.
Susan: Rainbowfish Preschool Program
Susan is a native of northern Illinois but moved to Colorado with her husband, Greg, in 1981. They have lived in the Canyon for 13 years with their daughters Alison and Lauren. Susan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy from Illinois State Univ. and did her internship at a school for developmentally disabled children and worked mostly with Preschoolers. In Colorado, she has worked at Margaret Walter’s School and Coal Creek K-8 as a Teacher’s Asst. She also did daycare in her own home while she was raising her own children. Susan enjoys baking, cooking, gardening, and playing the piano. She works in our Full Day Preschool room.
Jerra: Rainbowfish Preschool Program
Hello, I'm Jerra. I am a born and raised Coal Creek Native! I love working at Wee Creekers and hope to further pursue a career in Early Childhood Development.
Lukas: Afternoon Aide
My name is Lukas and I attend Nederland Middle/Senior High. I love being able to work with such wonderful children.
My name is Esther Kary and I love working here at Wee
Creekers. I am a native of Quebec, Canada and my first language is French. I
have a Bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Studies and Teaching English as a
Second Language. I have taught in Canada, Venezuela and in the United States. My
husband is a teacher at the Coal Creek K-8 and we are both committed to the
children of this great community. We live on a little farm here in Coal Creek
Canyon with goats, chickens, pigs and bees. I love sharing the farm with the
children and seeing them explore our mountain surroundings. My favorite aspect
of working at Wee Creekers is being able to integrate my love of cooking with
teaching. I love getting messy and introducing children to food and how it is
made.
Brenda: Floater
Brenda moved to the Canyon from northern Minnesota to be near her grandson. She brings over 25 years of experience as an educator and is the mother of 2 grown children. Living and working in the Canyon is truly a joy, especially with the amazing mountain children, Wee Creekers staff, and families of Coal Creek.Erika: Floater
Hey
there. I'm Erika and at Wee Creekers I float around the whole building
working with kids of all ages. I am a student at Metro State, I
love the outdoors and just hanging around. One of my biggest
aspirations is to travel to Europe!
Bridget: Floater
I moved to Boulder, Colorado upon graduating from Southern Illinois University with my B.S. in Elementary Education. I have been involved in a variety of teaching experiences. They have included working in child care facilities, nannying, and private and public schools. My husband and I have enjoyed living in beautiful Coal Creek Canyon for 10 years. We love spending our time outdoors with our son and our Great Pyrenees dog. We enjoy hiking, skiing and just enjoying nature.
Helen: Kindergarten Enrichment Program
Helen grew up in Illinois. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Iowa State University. After 9 years as a Sales Rep., she ran a Home Daycare for 7 years. She started working at Wee Creekers in 2003 and loves it! She runs the Kindergarten Enrichment program. Helen is an active volunteer at school, church and Scouts. She has 3 boys who keep her very busy with all of their activities. Helen loves to hike, camp, swim, watch movies and scrapbook.
Paula: School Aged Program
My name is Paula. I started working for Wee Creekerss in June of 2010. I work with the school-aged kids. I also work up at the CCCK-8 school and have worked there for 12 years.
Lauren: School Aged Program
My name is Lauren and I am currently going to school at Ralston Valley High School. I love working with kids and hope to continue working with kids after High School.