Toddlers

Toddlers Staff

Aaliyah Grimaldo – Otters

Libby Knott – Otters

Denisse Garcia – Pikas

Carolina Mosqueda – Pikas

Mercedes Torres – Support Teacher

Sondee Van Matre – Chickadees

Lesly Soto – Chickadees

Brenda Collison – Owls

Brenda Collison is a Toddler Teacher, where she has been nurturing and guiding young learners at TLC since July 2020. With a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from CSU and a Master’s in Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction from CU Denver, Brenda blends a strong scientific foundation with a deep passion for education.

Although Brenda has taught students of all ages, from toddlers to adults, it’s working with young children that truly ignites her passion. She is deeply committed to fostering toddlers’ social and emotional growth, while supporting their language development in a warm and engaging environment. Her enthusiasm for early childhood education shines through in her approach, creating a safe and enriching space for little ones to explore and grow.

Outside of the classroom, Brenda enjoys gardening in the summer and indulging in sewing and crafts during the winter months. As a second-generation native Coloradan, she enjoys all that her home state has to offer. Brenda also has some fascinating past experiences, including working with the Colorado Wildlife Federation to release Peregrine Falcons in downtown Denver and educating students across the Front Range with Rosie the tarantula for the Butterfly Pavilion!

Daniela Orona – Support Teacher