Our Team
The Hearts and Hands Behind the Magic
Behind every little giggle, big discovery, and joyful adventure is a team of loving hearts and helping hands! Our wonderful educators bring their own special spark to Great Escape, filling each day with creativity, kindness, and care. Together, we make our school a place where little minds blossom, friendships grow, and every child feels loved.
Jessica Smith
Director
As the Director of Great Escape, Jessica oversees the daily operations of our school, guides and supports our educators, and helps ensure every classroom is a nurturing place for children to learn and grow. With her background in education, compassionate leadership, and genuine love for children, she brings warmth, purpose, and thoughtful guidance to every corner of our school.
Directors
Molly Langan
Assistant Director
Having grown up in Evergreen, Molly brings a special connection to our community! With a background in education, she combines creativity and a passion for teaching with thoughtful leadership, helping guide and support our team while nurturing little learners.
Bridgett
Infant Supervisor
With years of experience and a loving heart, Bridgett creates a joyful, nurturing space where every infant's unique needs and routines are cherished. Her cheerful spirit, gentle guidance, and meaningful connections with families make her a special part of Great Escape!
Infant Team
Skye
Assistant Infant Teacher
With experience across preschool age groups, Skye brings a calm, gentle presence and a wonderful understanding of infant care. She is excited to bring her knowledge and caring spirit to the infant room as she begins this new chapter!
Kylah
Young Toddler Lead Teacher
With her caring heart and joyful spirit, Kylah brings warmth and happiness to our toddler classroom! She builds special bonds with each little learner, making sure they feel loved, understood, and celebrated every day.
Young Toddler Team
Vanessa
Young Toddler Lead Teacher
With a wealth of experience and a talent for organization, Vanessa brings structure, consistency, and care to our toddler classroom! Her thoughtful approach helps each day run smoothly, creating a welcoming space where little learners can thrive.
Wendy
Older Toddler Lead Teacher
A longtime member of the Great Escape family, Wendy brings years of teaching experience, guidance, and a heart full of kindness! Having raised her own children in our mountain community, she is a trusted leader, helping hand, and familiar face to generations of Great Escape families.
Older Toddler Team
Jessica
OlderToddler Lead Teacher
With years of experience and a heart full of love, Jessica brings warmth, patience, and kindness to our toddler classroom! Her sweet and nurturing spirit helps every little learner feel safe, cherished, and excited to grow.
Mickey
Young Preschool Lead Teacher
A beloved longtime member of Great Escape, Mickey brings years of preschool experience and endless creativity to her classroom! She transforms children's interests into magical, immersive learning experiences that spark curiosity, imagination, and growth.
Young Preschool Team
Mia
Young Preschool Lead Teacher/ Toddler Teacher
With her gentle spirit and creative heart, Mia brings warmth and imagination to our preschool classroom! Her love for crafting and hands-on learning helps little minds explore, create, and blossom while building important skills along the way.
Hannah
Older Preschool Lead Teacher
Originally from New Zealand and the UK, Hannah brings a wealth of Waldorf and Reggio Emilia experience to Great Escape! As an Evergreen parent, she combines her love for nature, loose-parts play, and child-led discovery to create meaningful learning experiences that nurture curiosity, creativity, and growth.
Jamie
Older Preschool Lead Teacher
With years of experience in local schools and roots in our mountain community, Jamie brings a wealth of knowledge and a caring heart to Great Escape! Having raised her own children here, she combines her educational expertise and thoughtful organization to create a welcoming space where students thrive.
Older Preschool Team
Finn
Float
With a gentle spirit and a natural gift for connecting with children, Finn brings warmth and fresh energy to Great Escape! Raised in Waldorf education, he brings a unique perspective, a willingness to learn, and a kind, supportive presence that our little learners adore.
Emmy
Float
A recent graduate of our local Evergreen schools, Emmy brings a love for her mountain community and a caring heart to Great Escape! With her childcare experience and adaptable spirit, she brings warmth, enthusiasm, and a helping hand to every classroom she enters.