Our Teachers 

Lina Kelley- Early Childhood Instructor
Dawn Finney- Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Susan Gadeken- Speech and Language Pathologist
Shannon Bell - Occupational Therapist
Tammy Dankert- Special Education Assistant
Eric Elmore- ECE Coordinator

The Douglas County Preschool Program is an inclusive program for both typically developing students and students identified with special needs.  Each classroom serves approximately 16 students with a teaching staff of 3-4 adults. 

The mission of the Early Childhood Preschool Program is to provide an educational foundation for young children and to develop relationships among families, staff and community for individual student achievement.

• We value the uniqueness of each child.
  
• We value the learning potential of each child.
  
• We value a knowledgeable and prepared staff who promotes learning and development in young children.
  
• We value the role of parents in the education of their children.
  
• We value being a part of the public education system.

• Room 512
  Phone: 303-387-5801
  
  Session Times
  AM: 8:25 - 11:10
  PM 12:45 - 3:30 
  
  

  Preschool Staff Contact Information

  • Early Childhood Instructor:
  • Lina Kelley[email protected]
  • Early Childhood Special Education Teacher: 
  • Dawn Finney [email protected]
  • Speech Language Pathologist: Susan Gadeken [email protected]
  • Occupational Therapist: Shannon Bell [email protected]
  • Special Education Assistant: Tammy Dankert [email protected]
  ECE  Coordinator: Eric Elmore [email protected]