We recently asked our staff to answer some simple questions so parents and families can get to know us a little better. Please enjoy these short bios and the pictures below.
Natalie Hermansen
Natalie is our Preschool Director and fearless leader! She has been working with preschool aged children for a number of years now and most recently was a coach with Teller Park Early Childhood Council. Natalie is usually running all around the preschool, helping anywhere she can, always with a smile on her face.
How many letters are in your name? “7 in my first name, 16 in my first and last name”
What is your favorite color? “Blue”
What is your favorite food? “Cheese, Chinese & pasta”
How many people are in your family? “5”
Where is your favorite place to visit? “The beach”
What is your favorite activity? “Playing cornhole”
Do you have a favorite dinosaur? “Stegosaurus but Triceratops is a close second!”
Michelle Cooper
Michelle is our Preschool Secretary. She is the first to welcome your child into school each morning. She is also the one to make sure anyone who comes in the building is allowed in the school.
How many letters are in your name? “20! 8 in my first name, 6 in my middle name and 6 in my last name.”
What is your favorite color? “pink”
What is your favorite food? “Cheese, bread and potatoes”
How many people are in your family? “5”
Where is your favorite place to visit? “Thermopolis, WY”
What is your favorite activity? “Spending time with my family and our animals. We basically have a mini zoo!!”
Do you have a favorite dinosaur? “Pterodactyl”
Robin Medina
Robin is our Early Childhood Special Education teacher and currently filling in for the Barely 3’s class teacher. Ms. Robin is the perfect “substitute” for the little ones in Barely 3’s, she is soft spoken and the children really respond well to her.
How many letters are in your name? “5”
What is your favorite color? “Teal”
What is your favorite food? “Tacos!”
How many people are in your family? “4”
Where is your favorite place to visit? “The beach!”
What is your favorite activity? “Mountain biking”
Do you have a favorite dinosaur? “Brachiosaurus”
Keely Voorhis
Keely is one of our Group Leaders. Keely has been working for the district for a few years now, most recently in the Elementary School. Keely is the perfect teacher for the 3 year olds; she is always finding fun and new ways to help her students learn.
How many letters are in your name? “5”
What is your favorite color? “gray”
What is your favorite food? “Spaghetti & meatballs”
How many people are in your family? “4”
Where is your favorite place to visit? “The woods”
What is your favorite activity? “Camping and hiking”
Do you have a favorite dinosaur? “stegosaurus”
Yamilka Rosa Amezquita
Yami is one of our Group Leaders. She is new this year to both the district and the State! Yami has experience with a wide variety of ages, ranging from newborns to adults! She is very even mannered with her students and always helping them to grow.
How many letters are in your name? “There are 7 in my first name, but 4 in my nickname”
What is your favorite color? “Orange”
What is your favorite food? “All of it!! But especially Italian and Mexican”
How many people are in your family? “7 - 5 humans and 2 cats”
Where is your favorite place to visit? “The mountains”
What is your favorite activity? “Being outside”
Do you have a favorite dinosaur? “I don't really have one but if I have to choose, it’s Brachiosaurus.”
Honorae Bear
Honorae is one of our Group Leaders. This is her second year teaching in preschool. Honorae loves watching her students learn and grow both academically and in their relationships with each other. Fun fact: Honorae also went to preschool here in Fairplay!
How many letters are in your name?
What is your favorite color? “Green”
What is your favorite food? “Dino nuggies!!”
How many people are in your family? “2 humans and 2 dogs”
Where is your favorite place to visit? “Amsterdam”
What is your favorite activity? “hiking”
Do you have a favorite dinosaur? “T-Rex”
Tiffani Crawford
Tiffani is one of our paraprofessionals. She is currently enrolled at Colorado Mountain College, getting her degree in Early Childhood Studies. Tiffani is a great addition to our staff and is always willing to help anywhere where she is needed.
How many letters are in your name? “7”
What is your favorite color? “Purple”
What is your favorite food? “Lasagna”
How many people are in your family? “5”
Where is your favorite place to visit? “Alaska”
What is your favorite activity? “Volleyball and hunting”
Do you have a favorite dinosaur? “Dilophosaurus”
Michele Maillet
Michele is one of our paraprofessionals. She helps get the children’s snacks ready and also helps in the classrooms. Michele previously mostly helped in the Barely 3’s class and this year is helping in any of the rooms that need a little assistance. Michele is a very sweet helper and enjoys watching the children play outside.
How many letters are in your name? “14 total, 7 in my first name and 7 in my last name”
What is your favorite color? “Green”
What is your favorite food? “Sushi”
How many people are in your family? “4”
Where is your favorite place to visit? “Beach”
What is your favorite activity? “Hiking”
Do you have a favorite dinosaur? “T-Rex”
Margaux
Margaux is currently a South Park High School student who is doing “work study” with us. She comes over each morning and helps Ms Keely in her room for a little bit.
How many letters are in your name? “7”
What is your favorite color? “Green”
What is your favorite food? “Avocados”
How many people are in your family? “5”
Where is your favorite place to visit? “The beach”
What is your favorite activity? “Skiing”
Do you have a favorite dinosaur? “All of them!”
Maddie
Maddie is currently a South Park High School student who is doing “work study” with us as well. She comes over each afternoon and helps, mostly, Ms. Keely and Ms. Honorae in their rooms for a little bit.
How many letters are in your name? “There are 8 letters in my full name, but 6 in my nickname”
What is your favorite color? “My favorite color is pink”
What is your favorite food? “My favorite food is Asian food, specifically sweet & sour chicken, rice and wontons”
How many people are in your family? “There are 3 people in my family.”
Where is your favorite place to visit? “My favorite place to visit is California, LA specifically.”
What is your favorite activity? “My favorite activity to do is watch TV. I enjoy watching “Love Island” and Grey’s Anatomy”.
Do you have a favorite dinosaur? “The T-Rex is my favorite dinosaur.”
