The EDSE 2020-21 Staff

The founder of EDSE, Janet has a BA from Texas Tech and worked for NASA but has worked in Early Childhood for two decades. She has a Masters degree in Human Development, as well as her CO Lead Teacher and Director's Certificates. Janet has 3 grown daughters and enjoys skiing and hiking. Email: info@edse.org

Liz has a Bachelor's from Duke, an MBA, and a Music Education degree. She has taught children for nearly 15 years, and has been at EDSE since 2013 as a Lead Teacher and Director. Liz's 3 kids are at EMS and EHS. She's also a scuba instructor and a professional musician. Email: liz@edse.org

Kris is an accountant with a degree in Professional Studies and was a teacher at EDSE before moving to billing. Kris has 3 children and a husband in the music business. She is an avid hiker, yogi, and beachgoer. Email: billing@edse.org

Jerri has a BSN and is a registered nurse with decades of experience in hospitals and in-home care in both TX and CO. She is EDSE's full-time school nurse. Jerri enjoys hiking, birding, and playing golf with her grown children and her husband. Email: jerri@edse.org

Rachel has a degree in Human Development and Family Studies from CSU, with a concentration in Early Childhood Education, and has been with EDSE since 2014. She also has a Masters in Educational Leadership and enjoys pretty much anything outside. Email: rachel@edse.org

Justine is from Laramie and has a degree in Women's Studies and a CO EC certification. She has been our baby whisperer since 2014. Justine's daughter graduated from EDSE in the spring of 2020! She and her husband like to snowshoe, hike, and travel. Email: justine@edse.org

Anissa has been at EDSE since 2014 and has a degree in Secondary Education from Purdue as well as her Lead Teacher certificate. She and her husband and 2 children love to hike and go to concerts. Email: anissa@edse.org

Kelsey is an artist with a Lead Teacher certification who is continuing her studies in Education at Metro State. She has taught multiple age groups at EDSE and is an avid hiker and snowboarder. Email: kelsey@edse.org

Carly has a degree in Human  Development and Family Studies from CSU with a concentration in Early Childhood Education, and has been teaching since 2015. She is an Evergreen native and loves to go camping. Email: carly@edse.org

Kristin got her degree from Villanova and a Masters in Education from University of Portland, and has been teaching in early childhood since 2011. She loves to trail run with her dogs and watch her son play soccer. Email: kristin@edse.org

Emma comes to us from Columbus, OH and is CO EC Lead Teacher certified. She will be going back to school for her degree soon! Emma enjoys nature walks, yoga and meditation. Email: emma@edse.org

Denese holds degrees in Biology and Chemistry and studied Education in graduate school. She has been a Lead Teacher at EDSE since 2018. Her hobbies include horses, gardening, and golf with her daughter. Email: denese@edse.org

 Felicia is from PA and has a BA in Early Childhood Education from Desales University. She lives in Bailey with her husband and young son, and has worked with all ages of preschool children. Email: felicia@edse.org  

Jessica is a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor who offers free yoga classes on campus for staff and parents! Find her on Facebook at All Aligned. She also enjoys hiking with her mom Kris (our Billing Administrator).

Rhyan is a senior at Evergreen High School who comes every afternoon to work for EDSE in our Extended Care program.