Sargent Preschool
The Sargent Preschool is a Cooperative Learning Center with a developmentally appropriate program for preschool children. The program has been developed to be a positive experience to enhance self-esteem, social skills, developed motor skills and cognitive learning. These skills are developed through play, music and movement, readiness activities and learning centers. The children are under the guidance of a caring professional staff. The school provides a model preschool for children ages 1 through 5 and follows the Sargent School district calendar. The center is a licensed facility with a maximum of 60 children.
Our Staff
Director: Mara Hsu
Toddler Express (infant/toddler room): Beverlee Kyffin & Nikki Gunther
3 Year Old room teachers: Shirley Sierra & Verna Retana
4 Year Old room teachers: Andy McKim & Toni Velasquez
5 Year Old room teachers: Heather Smith & Kendra Ruzicka
Board Member: Lauren Sheldrake
About Ms. Mara
My name is Mara. I am the new director here at the preschool. Before I became the director, I was a preschool teacher. My two boys attend Sargent Elementary and we are very happy here. My husband, boys, and I love to play golf in the summer and ski in the winter!
About Lauren Sheldrake
Board Member Sargent Early Learning Center
- Superintendent, Sargent School District (2010-2011 will be the 3rd year)
- I will also be the Secondary Principal (Grades 7-12) for 2010-2011 School Year
- Appointed to be a member of the Sargent Early Learning Center Board as superintendent.
- Resided in the San Luis Valley since 1987. Married, 2 grown and married sons, one granddaughter.
