Toddler Teachers

Hi, my name is Marilyn Fuentes, and I am the supervising teacher in room 100. I graduated in December of the year 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in psychology with a concentration in clinical and counseling psychology and a minor in human development and family studies. As an undergrad I interned with a school counseling program at Thornton High School and soon realized that I did not want to work with teenagers and would rather focus on the younger ones. After work, I enjoy being an assistant coach for the girls’ soccer program at Northglenn High School. Some of my hobbies include playing sports (soccer), hiking, and watching documentaries and cooking shows. I also enjoy spending time with my niece and nephews, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends.

Hello! My name is Alexis Hernandez, and I am the Supervising Teacher in room 104! I recently graduated in May with a Bachelor of Science in Event and Meeting Management and a minor in Chicano Studies. As an undergrad, I’ve had the privilege of working here at the AELC as a teacher's aide in the toddler classrooms which helped me in realizing how much I enjoy working with kids. My goal is to create a nurturing and stimulating environment in a classroom filled with curiosity, creativity, and laughter. In my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends, traveling to new places, watching movies, or reading a good book.

Hello, my name is Aimee Carbajal. I have been a supervising teacher with the AELC since December 1996 but started my career in early childhood education in 1992. I have loved and appreciated every moment! I have had the opportunity to work with so many wonderful children, families, and staff. We all work together as a team to create a positive environment and experience for all the children and their families. I began working with children before the age of 12 when I received my Red Cross Babysitting Certification. I have developed a strong passion and great love for working with young children. I have an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education and am Director Qualified by the State of Colorado. On a personal note, I am happily married with a young son and daughter. I enjoy spending time with my family and love to watch videos on urban exploration!

Hi, my name is Stephanie. I am the Supervising Teacher for Room 108. My journey of early childhood education started in 2000, but my experience in working with children started a few years earlier as a group leader at the YMCA day camp. My college education is a rich mixture of Early Childhood Development that has a focus on Infants and Toddlers, EMT/Paramedic and Biology, and I am Director Qualified by the State of Colorado. Over the years I have worked in many capacities such as Lead Teacher, Infant Nursery Supervisor, and Infant/Toddler Team Lead. I joined the AELC in April 2012 and I am so grateful to be a part of this amazing community. My daughter was a student here at the Center, and I credit her love for learning to the wonderful teachers she had from the toddler room all the way through Pre-K. When not at work I enjoy quality time with her and you will find us exploring the outdoors, working in our garden, or enjoying a movie. I love football, hockey, craft beer, and cooking for my friends and family. In my classroom, you will find a warm and loving, safe environment for the children to explore, learn, make mistakes and a few messes along the way. They say the first three years are the most important years to build a foundation for a love of life and learning, and it is my job, in partnership with the families, to be the architect.