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MEET THE STAFF
Genevieve Vannest-Preschool Teacher/Director
Genevieve is a sports mom to three boys (Brandon (17), Colten (15) & Jason (13) ). Her and her husband (Eldon) moved their children to Mancos seven years ago; in love with the area, the school and the mountains! As a family they enjoy boating & camping in the summer and snowmobiling & skiing in the winter.
Genevieve started in the early childhood field by volunteering while her kids were in preschool over 10 years ago! Since then she's been a teacher, a director and an administrator in several centers around Colorado.
With the help support of her family and friends she decided to start The Nest Preschool to help her community with a big need to add quality childcare facility in the town of Mancos.
MEET THE STAFF:
Shelby Caughey- Toddler Teacher/Assitant Director
Hi there! My name is Shelby Caughey and I am so excited to be on team Nest! A little background about me, I started babysitting at age 11 and have been in Early Education for 11 almost 12 years! It's so exciting because the learning is endless. My family has been a part of the Cortez education for over 50 years ranging from teachers to principals.
I have an 11 year old daughter named Kinley who is my entire world and a strong better half named Alec. As a family we enjoy traveling, trying new coffee houses together, fishing, relaxing and playing softball.
I look forward to getting to know all of you and making messes with your children:).
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Terra Sapp-Preschool Teacher
Teaching is an absolute passion of mine. I have been teaching for over 25 years. I have an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, Colorado Early Childhood Credential 3.0 Level V, a Child Development Associate Degree (a National Credential) and I am Director Certified.
I was born in Cortez and grew up in Durango. My Great Grandfather was the first Mayor of Bayfield. I am the oldest and I have on sister. I enjoy spending time with my family and my dog Hashbrown, doing Cross Stitch, reading books, and taking photographs. I am the secretary for the Four States Junior Rodeo Association.
I am excited to get to know all of you and your children.
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Ashaunee Begay-Preschool Assistant Teacher
Hey there, my name is Ashaunee. A little background about myself is I was born in Shiprock, New Mexico, and raised in Colorado since I first started at Teddy Bear Preschool. From that point, I have been in Montezuma County for as long as I can remember. I'm Native American (Navajo) who's a first-time mom to a toddler, a very huge fan of sports (basketball/volleyball), love spending time with family, and love the outdoors.
Teaching was never the road I anticipated going down; I was leaning toward the medical field and law enforcement. But since I've been with The Nest, everything changed for me. I had the opportunity to meet these wonderful children and their families, being a part of such a wonderful community, and finding something I'm passionate about. Although it's my second year of teaching, I'm still learning the perks of being a teacher and am very excited to see where my career takes me.
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