RMECC Staff
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Stacy Petty
Stacy Petty has been the Director of the RMECC since August 2015, but her involvement in the Council dates back to 2006. Drawn into early childhood when her children were young, she started volunteering in her children’s preschool classrooms and soon after became a licensed home provider. From 2000-2013, she taught classes as an adjunct…
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Kristin Sparkman
Kristin Sparkman is the Quality Initiatives Coordinator for the Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Council (RMECC). With a passion for child development and a commitment to excellence in early education, Kristin works closely with educators, caregivers, and community partners to implement quality improvement strategies and support best practices in early childhood settings. Kristin holds a Bachelor’s…
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Cindy Rivas
Cindy is the Universal Preschool Coordinator for the RMECC team and is fully bilingual. In her role, she works closely with providers and families within our Local Coordinating Organization (LCO). A proud Colorado native with roots in El Salvador, Cindy grew up speaking Spanish at home and learning English in school.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is the Council’s governing body made up of broad and diverse representation and is composed of 11-15 individuals who share a common interest in supporting the Early Childhood systems building work throughout the four-county region. The membership is committed to reflecting the geographic and cultural diversity within the counties involved in the Council. Members serve staggered 3-year terms.
Miriam Lozano
Non-Profit Organization
Cristina Betancourt Santos
Child Care Assn
Sara Sims
Fiscal Agent
Megan Monaghan
Resource & Referral Agency
Renee Giles
Mental Health
Kelly Esch
Parent of child under 6
Sam Markovitz
Local Government
Claire Winchester
Health
Missy Taucher
Early Care & Education