Our Teachers
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
Lead Toddler Teacher
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!!!!
Kelsey Randig
toddler 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.
Emily Heiner
Lead Preschool Teacher
Bio coming soon!
Robyn Washburn
Pre-K teachers' Assistant in toddler/preschool rooms
Robyn joined the toddler and preschool classrooms as an Teachers Aid in 2018. Robyn grew up in the Carribbean and loves color and warmth. She lives in Hahn's Peak Village with her husband/best friend and their three children, and finds warmth where she least expects it now! She maintains a little house farm that produces herbs and edible flowers for restaurants in Steamboat Springs. She is working towards her Early Childhood Education certifications and is delighted to be a part of the teaching community at the North Routt Preschool.
Ann Yeager
Classroom Aide
Ann joined the toddler and preschool classrooms as an aide in September 2018. She is a Routt County native and is nearly done with her B.A. in Sustainability Studies from Colorado Mountain College.
Chantal Thompson
Classroom Aide
Chantal joined the preschool classroom as an aide in October 2018 This is Chantal's third year in Steamboat Springs and she comes to us from a professional ski career as a US Ski Team and World Cup competitor and over two decades of skiing coaching in the Steamboat Winter Sports Club and elsewhere. Chantal has long worked with children in a mentoring capacity, and now looks to apply her skills in Early Education with the our North Routt Preschool.
Administrative Staff
CHRISTA KLINE
DIRECTOR
See bio above!
Alaya Morning
Office MANAGER
Bio coming soon!