Our staff
Our highly qualified teachers know that young children learn through their relationships and through their experiences. For this reason, our teachers create a warm and nurturing learning environment in both our indoor and outdoor classrooms, and strive to cultivate each child's sense of wonder, curiosity and capacity.
Christa Kline
Preschool Director
As a Steamboat native, Christa brings a wealth of knowledge, commitment and leadership to the school. Christa is Level III Teacher qualified through Colorado's Professional Development Information System (PDIS) and holds a Large Center Director Qualification Certificate. Christa began her career at North Routt Preschool in Fall 2012 and has gone on to be our Director and Lead Toddler Teacher. Christa continues to advance in her education while working at the school and is working towards her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Christa and her husband -- both born and raised in Steamboat -- are excited to be building their dream house in Hahn's Peak Village where their son, daughter and one dog can play!!!!
Christa and her husband -- both born and raised in Steamboat -- are excited to be building their dream house in Hahn's Peak Village where their son, daughter and one dog can play!!!!
lennae Jenkins Anderson
Lead preschool teacher, assistant director
Lennae joined us this fall. With plenty of ECE and special education background, she brings leadership and fresh ideas to NRP. Lennae has a bachelors degree and CO teaching license in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s degree and CO teaching license in Early Childhood Special education. She also has experience fundraising and grant writing.
Lennae grew up in Routt county and travelled the world since high school graduation, living in Oregon, Australia, Zambia, and Switzerland. She returned 10 years ago to settle down and enjoy her passion for the outdoors...skiing, rafting, camping, hiking and more. She continues to work for the Yampa Valley Autism Program teaching and to volunteer with the Global Autism Project (who she travelled to India with in July 2019!).
Lennae and her boyfriend live in Steamboat, cook, play outside, and cheer on the Denver Broncos together!
Lennae grew up in Routt county and travelled the world since high school graduation, living in Oregon, Australia, Zambia, and Switzerland. She returned 10 years ago to settle down and enjoy her passion for the outdoors...skiing, rafting, camping, hiking and more. She continues to work for the Yampa Valley Autism Program teaching and to volunteer with the Global Autism Project (who she travelled to India with in July 2019!).
Lennae and her boyfriend live in Steamboat, cook, play outside, and cheer on the Denver Broncos together!
Kelsey Randig
Preschool and Toddler assistant teacher
Kelsey joined the toddler classroom in October 2016. She is originally from Saranac Lake, NY, and currently lives in North Routt. She holds an Associate's degree in Human Services from North Country Community College. Kelsey discovered her interests in Early Education while doing an internship at a preschool in her hometown while completing her Associate's.
In her spare time, Kelsey loves walking her dog and being outside.
In her spare time, Kelsey loves walking her dog and being outside.
Do-do Phillips
Lead toddler teacher
Bio on the way!
ERin barkalow
toddler assistant teacher
Bio on the way!
Gwen skinner
preschool assistant teacher
Bio and photo coming soon!
Jenn Hartman
Office MANAGER
Bio coming soon!
