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ECO STAFF

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Catherine Schaaf

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Catherine came to Summit County in 2006 after graduating from college in New Hampshire.  

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Kimberly Theller

Prior to joining Early Childhood Options, Kimberly was the Director at Summit County Preschool in Frisco for 8 ½ years. 

 OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

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Jessee Blumentritt

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT MANAGER

Jessee is excited to expand the role of Quality Improvement Manager  with Early Childhood Options. 

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Laura Cronin

Laura came to Colorado from the east coast in 1996 after completing a degree in Child

 EARLY CHILDHOOD BUSINESS STRATEGY AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH ADVISOR

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Shannon Brown

 FINANCE AND HR DIRECTOR

Shannon brings more than 20 years of experience in K-12 education, early childhood systems, grants management, contracts, and human resources.

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Alison Earnest

 EARLY CHILDHOOD BUSINESS STRATEGY AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH ADVISOR

Alison works primarily with our Breckenridge sites to coordinate HR Services. 

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Dulce Hernandez

INTAKE AND  ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST

Dulce had been working in the dental field for almost three years. 

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Dulce had been working in the dental field for almost three years. 

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Jacqueline Lujan

HEAD START DIRECTOR

Jacqueline Lujan, born and raised in the Philippines, migrated to the United States at the age of 24.

Damarys Peralta

HEAD START DATA & EVALUATION COORDINATOR

While serving as Data and Evaluation Coordinator,  Damarys also organizes the majority of the family engagement events.

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Damarys was born in Honduras. She graduated from Colegio del Espiritu Siglo with a Technical Bachelors in Tech support.

Damarys Peralta

HEAD START PROGRAM MANAGER

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Damarys Peralta

Martha Leyva is a family engagement specialist and parent educator dedicated to the success and well-being of families. 

HEAD START PROGRAM MANAGER

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Gloria Hernandez

Gloria came to Summit County in 1998.

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

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Natalia Saavedra

atalia was born in Colombia and is an economist. She has dedicated over 10 years to supporting vulnerable children in conflict zones in her home country.    

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Who should you contact with your questions?

The Early Childhood Options Team is here to support you with your needs.  Click on the Read More button to learn more about each team member's role.

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