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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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Emily Schwier

FINANCE AND OPERATIONS MANAGER

Over 13 years with being with Early Childhood Options, Emily has served a variety of roles. 

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Dulce Hernandez

HEAD START ELIGIBILITY AND ENROLLMENT COORDINATOR

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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Jessee Blumentritt

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT MANAGER

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

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Alison Earnest

 EARLY CHILDHOOD BUSINEES STRATEGY AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH ADVISOR

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

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Rubi Flores

Adriana Salcido

HEAD START HEALTH & SAFETY COORDINATOR

Adriana is native of Chihuahua, Mexico. She has been in the United States since the year 2000.

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Ana Mendiola

Ana has been working with families and children since 2016 in the Family and Intercultural Resource Center. She has joined ECO as one of our Family Engagement Specialists. 

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

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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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Laura Cronin

EARLY CHILDHOOD BUSINESS STRATEGY AND GROWTH ADVISOR

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

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Jacqueline Lujan

HEAD START PROGRAM MANAGER

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

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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