STEELE - Key Persons


Debbie Keller

Job Titles:
  • Teacher
Debbie started at Steele in 2015 but has worked in early childhood education for 20 years. She was a Jefferson County preschool teacher and worked with The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless as a kindergarten and preschool teacher. Debbie holds a degree from the College of Charleston and a Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential Level 3.0. She and her husband, Mark, live in the Berkeley neighborhood with their two children.

Vanessa Sweeney

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Teacher
Vanessa has worked in early childhood education for almost 20 years, teaching at Steele Cooperative Preschool since 2011 and also serving as Director. Vanessa attended the University of Hawaii and received her Director Certificate from Red Rocks Community College. She is Qualistar rated for implementing CLASS. Vanessa and her husband, Lester, live in Edgewater and both of their children graduated from Steele.