Our Leadership

• B.A. Special Education with K-12 Teaching endorsement, York College

• B.A. Physical Education with K-12 Teaching and Coaching endorsements, York College

• M.A. Educational Leadership and School Administration, University of Montana

• Leadership Longmont Alumni

Matt Eldred is in his 13th year as the Executive Director of TLC Learning Center. He has experience working with a variety of both for-profit and non-profit organizations, both in Early Childhood Education as well as other human service organizations.

Matt has served as past president of nearly every early childhood and non-profit association in Boulder County, including the Boulder County Association for the Education of Young Children (BCAEYC), the Early Childhood Councils of the St. Vrain Valley and Boulder Valley School Districts, The Early Childhood Council of Boulder County, the Front Range Community College Boulder Campus Early Childhood Council, and the Human Services Alliance for Boulder County (HSA). He currently serves as the Secretary/Treasurer for the St. Vrain Community Council (SVCC). Additionally, Matt is active with Mile High United Way and serves on the board of directors for the Longmont Chamber of Commerce.

Matt’s greatest accomplishments are his two adult children, who are his pride and joy. He is also married to his childhood next-door neighbor, though she would never have considered him a high school sweetheart. In his spare time, Matt enjoys recreational outdoor sports and participates in adult basketball and softball leagues.

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• A.A. Liberal Arts, Tidewater Community College

• B.A. English Literature & Creative Writing, Old Dominion University

• M.L.S. K-12 Library Science, Appalachian State University

Amy has worked in education in a variety of capacities since she was in third grade and began volunteering with babies and toddlers with special needs at an early intervention program and summer camp in her hometown of Virginia Beach, VA. Over the years, she has worked in K-12 schools as a library media specialist, reading and writing teacher, equity and inclusion coordinator, and has spent time completing trail work and community service projects with teens and young adults as a crew leader with the Youth Conservation Corps. A passionate advocate of equity in education, Amy first came to TLC as a parent in 2014, then spent five years on our Board of Directors before officially joining our staff as Development Manager in 2020. In addition to managing our fundraising efforts, Amy also manages all of TLC’s print and digital media content.

When not reading or making the most of Colorado’s live music and outdoors opportunities with her family, Amy enjoys playing games, practicing yoga, learning how to play the piano, and volunteering with Sunset Rotary and Boulder County 4-H clubs.

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• B.S. Child Life, Boston University Wheelock College
• Minor Children’s Theater, Boston University Wheelock College
• CO Coaching Credential – ECHO Coach, Pyramid Coach, Colorado Dept. of Early Childhood
• CO Trainer Credential, Colorado Dept. of Early Childhood
• TIPOT and TIPITOS Reliability Rater
• Pyramid Facilitator

Kristen Gregory has over 30 years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field as a teacher, trainer, coach, and administrator. She is passionate about making a positive impact on the teachers, children, and families she serves.

As a leader in the early childhood field, Kristen is an avid supporter of effectively reinforcing positive early brain development in young children through outdoor education and social-emotional curriculum. Building resilience and a strong emotional foundation in the early years will foster children’s lifelong learning and success.

Kristen lives in Longmont with her husband and their dog, Roxy. In her free time, she enjoys reading, paddleboarding, hiking, and crafting.

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