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Abi Newell, Early Learning Center Director

 I am excited to step into the role of ELC Director during this time at St. John's! Though I am new to the Director role, I have been an Assistant Director for the past three years. I have been working in the field of Early Childhood Education for the past 11 years, including spending several years teaching in the ELC classrooms here at St. John's. I recently returned to St. John's, after spending a few years at another center, and realizing that St. John's was really the best place for me to work. It is home, and I am so excited to be back.

I have been going to church at St. John's for over 25 years, was confirmed here in 8th grade, and even went to school here myself a few years as a child. I sing on the praise team both here and at our Renewal campus. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development, with a concentration in Elementary Education. Then I did some Post-Baccalaureate coursework in Early Childhood Education to become qualified as a Large Center Director.

I would love to put faces with the names, so feel free to stop into the office and introduce yourself. I also tend to be out in the hallway during pick-ups in the afternoon, unless I'm helping in the classrooms. I am looking forward to meeting you all and getting to know your kiddos this year.

Abi Newell

Early Learning Center Director

elcdirector@sjdenver.org

Phone: 303-733-3778 x121

Meg Brake

Meg Brake 

"Ladybugs" Lead Teacher

Phone: 303-733-3778 x125

Kelly Campbell

Kelly Campbell 

"Kind Kangaroos" Lead Teacher

Phone: 303-733-3778 x122

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Brett Duffy 

Facilities Manager
 

Julie Duffy

Julie Duffy 

Assistant Director

"Faithful Flamingos" Lead Teacher

Phone: 303-733-3778 x128

Daisy Farhat 

ELC Administrative Assistant

Phone: 303-733-3778 x143

Anna Madsen

Anna Madsen 

"Owls" Co-Lead Teacher

Phone: 303-733-3778 x127

Charlotte Payne

Charlotte Payne 

"Owls" Co-Lead Teacher

Phone: 303-733-3778 x127

Angel Ralph

Angel Ralph 

Toddler Coordinator

Phone: 303-733-3778 x123

Emilie Rudzinski

Emilie Rudzinski 

"Squirrels" Lead Teacher

Phone: 303-733-3778 x124

Elise Torpy

Elise Torpy 

"Butterflies" Lead Teacher

Phone: 303-733-3778 x126

Sheri Voigt

Sheri Voigt

ELC Administrative Assistant

Phone: 303-733-3778 x143

Katie Williams

Katie Williams

"Hedgehogs" Lead Teacher

Phone: 303-733-3778 x123

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