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Meet our Teachers & Admin Team

Whether you're here as a homeschooling family or are a member of our international partner schools we are here for you!

Together we have decades of experience and are thrilled to come alongside you on your journey.

Cindy Naylor

Founder and lead visionary


In 1996 Cindy saw a need for a place where homeschool families could find community and support.  Cindy has stepped into the background but still maintains creative control.  FACE is her legacy and we are honored to keep supporting her vision. 

Megan Miller

FACE Co-Director

Teacher


 I’m an Illinois native who moved to Colorado 11 years ago and love exploring this beautiful state with my husband of 19 years and our two children.  I have a bachelor’s degree in dietetics and human nutrition from Kansas State University and love to watch sports, read, garden, cook, photograph nature, and volunteer at my church in my free time.  We've been homeschooling and with FACE since 2014.

Dani Baker

FACE Co-Director

Field Trip Coordinator

Teacher 

Hi, I’m Dani! I’ve been married for 12 wonderful years, and we have three amazing sons. As a  Colorado native, I was homeschooled during middle school, with FACE as our umbrella school.  When my husband and I decided to homeschool our children, FACE was the perfect choice for 
our family. We joined in 2019 when our oldest started kindergarten. 
For the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching, and I am now honored to serve as a 
co-director. I am deeply passionate about homeschooling and the incredible community at 
FACE. I look forward to continuing to support and connect with our families!
Jessica

Jessica Fink

FACE Co-Director

Teacher


HI! My name is Jessica. My family has been with FACE for the last 5 years and I have enjoyed teaching the last 3 years at FACE. I am a Colorado native and couldn't really imagine living anywhere else! I am really excited for what this next school year will bring and I look forward to seeing everyone.

Toni

Toni Allison   

FACE International Director


I have graduated three students from FACE and have moved on to supporting our international school partners.   

Laura Griffy

Friday Front Desk Admin

Field Trip Coordinator

Hello! My name is Laura Griffy and I have been homeschooling my two girls, now 14 and 12 since they were in kindergarten. When I’m not homeschooling my girls I am the director of our children’s ministry at church, volunteer with my oldest at Westernaires and am mom shuttle taking them to their evening sports.

Fun fact; my husband and I have gone to school together since junior high! We moved to Colorado 5 years ago from Arizona and absolutely love this beautiful state.

Brenda Sanchez

Bake & Brew Coordinator

Brenda has been a FACE mom for many years, graduating both her children from FACE.  She enjoys serving our community still with delicious hot lunches, coffee, and treats throughout the day!


Becca Lutjen

Student Council Advisor

Teacher

I’m a full-time homeschooling mama, small business owner, and lifelong learner with a background in art, science, and a little bit of everything in between—from hairdressing to dance to medical imaging. When something sparks my interest, I dive in all the way! We’ve been homeschooling since 2017 and I have really enjoyed teaching and sharing my knowledge of all the things I love. I am so happy to be part of FACE, and I’m excited to bring creativity, curiosity, and fun into the classes I teach.

Tonya Smith

Crochet & Pokemon Club Advisor

Teacher

Hello! My name is Tonya Smith. I’m a Louisiana native who has lived in Colorado for the past 5 years.
I have been homeschooling both of my children, ages 15 and 12 since they were preschoolers. I am also a practicing speech-language pathologist and currently provide teletherapy services.
When I’m not homeschooling or providing speech therapy, you will find me crocheting or sewing for charity, often while listening to an audiobook.

Beth House

Teacher

I absolutely love homeschooling! It's not something I ever envisioned for myself, but it really fits our family. I have 3 kids K-5. We mostly unschool and I love using games for introducing new concepts, practicing established skills, and learning social skills. Reading was my first love and one of my greatest joys is sharing my enthusiasm for literature with my students.

Sandi Pedro

Teacher

Hi there! I’m Sandi, and I’ve been part of the FACE family since 2017.

I’ve always had a passion for early childhood education, and I truly believe that kids learn best when they’re free to explore, imagine, and follow their own curiosity. There’s nothing better than watching their big ideas come to life—and I’m always excited to be right there with them, learning along the way.
As a Colorado native, the outdoors is my happy place! Whether it’s soaking up sunshine, splashing in puddles, or finding bugs, I love sharing nature with my four amazing kiddos.

When I’m not in the classroom, you’ll probably find me crafting something fun, hanging out with my family, or working on my business.  I’m so excited to meet you and your kids—here’s to a year full of learning, laughter, and lots of play!

Tera Giron

Teacher

Tera Girón has over 25 years experience teaching Spanish! She has earned numerous awards including the Bilingual teacher of the year award for the state of Colorado. She is raising two bilingual boys and looks forward to sharing the gift of a second language with her amazing FACE students!

Christine Vallen

Teacher

Christine Vallen has called Colorado home for over 30 years. She is married, has 2 adult sons. She loves hiking, reading, traveling with her husband and discovering the world around her. Christine has been part of children's education for many years, being involved in her children's schools as a volunteer reading aid. Christine was on staff for 8 years as an Assistant Director of Family Ministry in a church. She owned Sylvan Learning for 5 years until she semi-retired. Christine continues to be involved teaching children in her church as a STEM Community Time teacher. During vacation bible school she is the voice of the puppet and preschool storyteller.

Phyre Deming

Teacher

Teacher Bio Coming Soon

Scott Pedersen

Teacher

I started my own journey in the martial arts during elementary school with the study of Judo.  Since then I have accumulated over 30 years of experience in several different martial arts styles.  Among many martial art ranks I hold a 6th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate and a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Unarmed Combatives.  In 1999 I was fortunate enough to start running a martial arts school full time.  I love to teach and always strive to deliver quality instruction and depth of material in an understandable way.


Melissa Blocker

Teacher

I have been in private voice lessons and choirs most of my life. I graduated from university of northern Colorado with a vocal performance degree in 2002. Afterwards I taught (and took for myself )private voice lessons and continued singing in church choirs and other solo opportunities. I also took a job after college working with infants through 6 year olds in day care centers for 10+ years as a lead teacher. Taking many hours of training in early childhood education. ( including first aid, cpr, ect). This is my second year teaching with faceschool! In my personal life I am a mother of four kids all of whom I homeschool. I’m looking forward to teaching your children this year!

Mackenzie Daniels

Teacher 

Hi, my name is Ms. Kenzie and this is my 4th  year at FACE. I'm 39 years young and a single mom, I love art and science and I play the piano. I try to paint or craft whenever I get the chance. I taught preschool for about 12 years and have worked with children from the ages of 1 to 12 years old for almost 17 years. I have a 8 year old son who is my world and 2 dogs that are spoiled like children.

Cristal Sims

Teacher

I have been a homeschool parent for 16 years and have taught at FACE for 7 years. I love the benefits of teaching smaller size classes and the one on-one tutoring. I love teaching algebra and science. I like hiking, 4 wheeling, scrap-booking and reading historical novels.

Marisa Lebsock

Teacher

I am Marisa Lebsock and I have been teaching dance for almost 10 years now. I teach kids of all ages 2-18 as well as adult classes. I teach ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and hip hop; however my favorite styles to teach are hip hop and lyrical. I grew up dancing and have kept with it ever since and have made a career out of it, it has always been my biggest passion.

Anna Copel

Teacher

Hi!! My name is Anna. We've been with FACE since last year, and it's been such a great and positive place for us, that I decided to teach! I grew up in California, went to college in New York, and finally settled in Colorado 15 years ago.  I am very excited to teach this year, and look forward to getting to share my passions as well as get to know all of your kids throughout the year!

Aulnicia Montoya

Teacher

I am a Colorado native and have cared for both young and old. I love to teach and learn, after all we are never too old to learn something new! I'm looking forward to teaching this year and seeing the growth of our students.

Adam Gula

Teacher

I have spent most of my adult life working in finance.  Private wealth management and insurance are the fields I have the most experience with.

Livia Bergmann

Teacher

Hallo! My name is Livia, and I am a native German speaker with eight years of homeschooling experience. Through homeschooling, I’ve developed a flexible and practical approach to teaching, focusing on making learning accessible and hopefully engaging.

Christina Maccioli

Teacher

Teacher Bio Coming Soon

Mike Miller

Teacher

After a stint in the Army and emergency dispatch, I used my GI bill to earn a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology from MSU Denver.  I currently work as a Manufacturing Engineer at a local aerospace company, where I have worked since graduating only a few years ago.  This is my first year teaching, and I look forward to encouraging the next generation to explore STEM as a future career.

Bailee Gordon

Teacher

I have a bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. I am passionate about nature and biodiversity, and find joy in cooking and experimenting with new recipes. I love continuing to learn, and try to do so everyday.