The role of the teacher is that of a guide, fostering good social skills, encouraging language and problem-solving skills, and presenting developmentally appropriate activities. In this way, Mountain Sprouts Preschool aims to provide a warm, safe and stimulating learning environment in which the whole child is nurtured… body, mind and spirit. 

Colby Adams - Director

(Mother, Homesteader, Curious Creature)

My head, my hands, and my heart are flooding with aliveness in stepping back into Mountain Sprouts. In varying capacities, I have been involved with this school for over 6 years and it is dear to me, to say the least. As much as my degree in innovative inclusive education and multiple teaching licenses prepare me for this role, the Mountain Sprouts children, staff, and families overtime have given me deep insight in what it means to belong to this special program. We create a unique kind of beauty here and I sincerely acknowledge the large and intricate community that is MSP.

Crisanne Schworn - Teacher

I am so happy and grateful to be a part of the Mountain Sprouts family. I have lived in Telluride for about 15 years and have always cherished the time I got to spend with the kids in our community, whether through babysitting, different jobs around town or through teaching yoga. I am the oldest of three and my brother is 13 years younger than me, my sister and I helped raise him and I have always been the nurturing, motherly figure within my family and my friends. I started teaching yoga in 2019 and began teaching yoga at the preschools around town a few years ago. Combining my love of yoga and meditation while immersing myself in a group of preschoolers really showed me that I was always meant to be a teacher. I am so glad my life has led me here and I look forward to continue to learn and grow alongside the Sprouts community.

Trinitee Johnson - Teacher

I'm so excited to be a part of the learning experience for the sprouts and join the teachers in making this time special for each and every one of them. I am originally from Rico CO and went to school in Rico and Telluride for most of my life. I grew up in Telluride and now reside in Norwood. I spent a couple years nannying in Boulder and it made me realize I want to teach and open a day care one day.