Preschool Faculty

List of 7 items.

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  Ciara Carucci

  Preschool Teacher
  
  Seattle University 
  B.A. Marketing and Sociology
  North Seattle College
  A.A. General Studies
  Bio
  I discovered my passion for children while I was an undergrad student when I got my first nannying job - a career that I pursued for seven years. Now, I am excited to transfer the skills I gained from one-on-one settings into a classroom as an assistant preschool teacher. In my spare time I am often found outside climbing rocks and hiking trails or inside making use of the kitchen to concoct a variety of eats and treats.
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  Debora Castro

  Preschool Teacher
  
  

  Universidad Metropolitana de Caracas, Venezuela

  B.A. World Languages with emphasis in Business

  Front Range Community College

  Course work in Early Childhood Education
  Bio
  I started working as a 1^st and 2^nd grade teacher in a bilingual school in Venezuela many years ago. After teaching for 2 years, I got married and moved to Colorado. Our initial plan was for my husband to get his Master’s Degree from CU Boulder and go back to Venezuela, but we fell in love with Colorado and decided to stay. We have 4 boys, Felipe, Diego, Matias and Nicolas, they all have attended BCD since preschool. Our oldest is now at Niwot High School. I enjoy spending time with my family and go to all of our boys’ baseball games!  
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  Amy Chally

  Preschool Teacher
  
  University of Iowa
  B.A. - Education
  Harvard Graduate School of Education
  Early Learning Leadership Program Graduate
  Bio
  I received my Bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa and  am a graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Early Learning Leadership Program. Before relocating to Colorado I was an early learning teacher and Large Care Center Assistant Director. After moving to Colorado, I enjoyed a successful career in financial services for several years. While raising my two daughters I was inspired to return to my career of choice, early childhood education. After serving as a Director in a Boulder preschool for several years, I joined the BCD family in 2022 as a Lead Preschool Teacher. I am passionate about early learning and igniting children’s self-esteem while providing a safe and positive early learning experience. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, gardening, camping, snowboarding and whitewater boating.  
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  Honor Engle

  Assistant Preschool Teacher
  
  University of Vermont
  B.A. English 
  
  Bio
  I joined Boulder Country Day’s faculty in 2010. However, I have been a part of BCD’s community as a parent of two children since 2004. In my free time (or as I like to say, “when not doing laundry or running the vacuum”), I love to spend time with my two boys, Charlie and Christopher, and my husband, Doug. I also loves to do needle point, read books, listen to the Beetles (my all-time favorite band), and spend quiet, peaceful time at our family cabin on Lake Champlain. An interesting side note  is that after college I went on a month long road trip with a couple of girlfriends. Together we drove from Washington, D.C. to British Columbia. The highlight of the trip was spending time in Glacier National Park.
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  Gemma Fagan

  Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
  
  Lancaster University (UK) 
  B.A. History
  Newcastle University School of Education (UK) 
  Post Graduate Certificate Elementary Education/Early Childhood
  Bio
  I have been teaching in the USA since 1995, including teaching PK in CA, FL and CO.  I also worked at a residential summer camp in NY for 11 years. My husband and I love to watch football in our free time – both our son's (Connor) and the Florida Gators games! I love to hike, garden, read and bird watch.  I also have a daughter (Libby) who keeps me busy with art projects and make-overs!
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  Michelle Higgins

  Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
  
  Metropolitan State University
  B.A. Human Development
  Minor in Elementary Education
  Bio
  I am a Colorado native that grew up in Boulder County, after 13 years in Denver my husband and I have returned to Longmont to be closer to family while we raise our own son Griffin. I have a bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver with an added endorsement in early childhood education. I have worked as a substitute teacher in St Vrain Valley Schools and am now excited to begin a new chapter of my career at Boulder Country Day School as an assistant teacher. My three-year-old son will also be starting preschool at BCD this year and we are both so excited to be part of the Bulldog community. In my free time I love to hike, go on family bike rides, read and paddle board.
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  Larissa Hoffmann

  Assistant Preschool Teacher
  
  Regis University
  BA - Elementary Education, minor in Business Administration 
  Bio
  Before coming to BCD I spent eight years working at a preschool in Longmont. During this time I realized how much I love working in preschool! I was born in Germany but moved to the U.S when I was four years old, living in Longmont ever since. In my free time I love to be outdoors hiking or paddle boarding. I love to get outside whenever I get the chance. I am also an avid traveler and look forward to exploring new and exciting places whenever possible.