Ms. Jamie

Hello, my name is Jamie LaZear. I was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri and am beyond happy to be living in the Gunnison Valley now. I enjoy living in the mountains and the many outdoor activities it offers all year long. I have over 20 years of experience working with children as a nanny, gymnastics coach, volunteer, and I was also fortunate enough to be an Au Pair in Italy and Australia. I have five years of experience working in Early Childhood Education and I love being a Pre-K teacher at Little Red. I earned my Bachelor Degree from the University of Missouri- St. Louis where I studied Education and Social Work. I am certified in Early Childhood Education here in Colorado. I believe that every child deserves a loving, safe, nurturing environment that fosters their natural curiosity and joy for learning. I provide this by creating a supportive environment where children are free to express themselves, take risks, and collaborate with their peers. This empowers them to become confident, life-long learners, ready to embrace the world around them. In my free time I enjoy reading, hiking, skiing, and spending time with my seven wonderful nephews!