ALCPRESCHOOL - Key Persons
Prekindergarten Teacher: Bernadine Herrera is a Colorado native. She taught in Denver Public Schools for 30 years before blessing us with her passion for teaching and her true love for children. Bernadine received her Bachelor of Arts from Loretto Heights College in Elementary Education and Educable Mentally Handicapped. She received her Master of Arts in Education from the University of Phoenix in Curriculum and Instruction. She also has an endorsement in Early Childhood Education. She likes to watercolor paint and garden in her free time. She also enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
Job Titles:
- Preschool Assistant Teacher
Preschool Assistant Teacher: Kari Pace was raised on a ranch in Wyoming. She has been a Youth Pastor, has coached high school basketball, martial arts, swimming, music, tennis, and dance for over 25 years. Kari has helped develop Programs and Family Involvement Practices for organizations in four areas of Colorado. Kari has served on many boards, including her church, medical, and private organizations. Kari's background and previous work is extensive in behavioral therapy, autism support, TBI's, nutrition, medical research, music therapy, advocacy and disease control. Kari studied at CWC, LCCC, the University of Chicago, and Pickens Technical College. She loves to spend time with her family, which includes two sons and five grandchildren. She enjoys swimming, boating, her motorcycle, hiking, fishing, playing the piano, atvs, and does professional photography on the side. She is excited to be a part of the Ascension program.