About.We are a cohort of educators and graduate students at the University of Colorado Denver researching the ideology of democracy and social justice and how it pertains to early childhood education.
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THE TEAM
Akane Orlandella Ogren Akane was drawn to the field of early childhood education because of her love for children and her love of learning. There are so many wonderful philosophies of learning in the early years: Montessori, Waldorf, Waldkindergarten, Reggio Emilia, etc...They all have something unique to offer, but what they all share is heart-centered education that takes into account the child as a whole - body, mind, and spirit. She enters the classroom every day, keeping this in mind.
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Marcy SalaMarcy is a long-time early childhood educator from Massachusetts. She has taught toddlers through pre-k in a variety of educational settings. Marcy is excited to be studying for her M.A. in Education at the University of Colorado in partnership with Boulder Journey School and engaging in teacher research related to democratic and social justice implications for the early childhood classroom.
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Marie JohnsonMarie was born in Minnesota with the wanderlust gene and has spent significant time traveling abroad. Her globalized perspective and unwavering curiosity make her a great teacher. She began her teaching career as a literacy interventionist in Durango, CO. and worked as a Montessori teacher in Minnesota before moving to Boulder to complete her M.A. in Education.
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Grace GaglioneGrace has worked with infants for about three years. She finds that infants are the most incredible researchers of the world around them. She finds it incredibly important to see the infant as a competent human with individual needs and rights.
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Maggie TiceMaggie is a teacher, traveler, student, and outdoor enthusiast. She is passionate about equitable education and believes every student has the potential to succeed. She is working towards an M.A. in Education as well as a license in Early Childhood Special Education. She currently teaches pre-k in Denver, CO.
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Sarah McCartySarah has always maintained a strong sense of curiosity and a love of learning. She has worked as an educator in Preschool through First grade since 2007. Currently she lives in Colorado with her partner and their three dogs. She hopes to continue to grow as an educator and a life long learner. Sarah is a teacher at Boulder Journey School and is working on a M.A. in Education.
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