Elevation Education CO

07/18/2026

One question I’ve started to dislike is, “What grade are you in?”

It’s one of the first questions adults ask children. And while it seems harmless, I’ve come to realize what it teaches.

It tells children they’re supposed to learn at the same pace as everyone else their age.

But after 20 years in education, I can confidently say that’s not how children learn.

I’ve taught fourth graders reading above high school level.

I’ve also taught fourth graders who desperately needed explicit phonics instruction before they could truly access grade-level novels.

Neither child was “behind” or “ahead.” They were simply on different parts of their learning journey.

Somewhere along the way, we’ve confused age with readiness.

At Elevation, we try to remove that pressure. Students aren’t defined by the number attached to their age or grade. They’re encouraged to master one concept before moving to the next, whether that takes two days or two months.

Imagine how different school could feel if children stopped comparing themselves to everyone else and started measuring themselves against who they were yesterday.

That’s the kind of growth I want to see. ❤️

07/16/2026

One of the hardest things I’ve learned as an educator is that helping too quickly isn’t always helping at all.

I’ve watched children look at a difficult problem and immediately ask, “Can you help me?”

It’s tempting to step in. As teachers, and as parents. We want to make things easier.

But I’ve learned that confidence isn’t built by giving children answers. It’s built by giving them time to wrestle with a challenge, try a different strategy, make mistakes, and discover that they can figure it out.

At Elevation, one of our goals isn’t just to teach reading, writing, or math. It’s to help children believe, “I can do hard things.”

Sometimes that means a guide sits beside a student asking questions instead of giving answers.

Sometimes it means waiting just a little longer before stepping in.

Because the greatest gift we can give children isn’t solving their problems, it’s helping them realize they’re capable of solving many of them themselves.

Every time a child discovers, “I did it,” they’re building something much bigger than an academic skill. They’re building confidence that will follow them for the rest of their lives. ❤️

07/14/2026

Sometimes people ask why I left a career I’d spent 20 years building.

The truth is, I wasn’t running away from education. I was running toward the kind of education I believed every child deserved.

One of the moments that stayed with me happened while I was teaching intermediate grades. I was expected to lead novel studies and teach grade-level standards. But sitting in front of me were students who still needed explicit phonics instruction. They weren’t struggling because they weren’t capable—they were struggling because they had gaps that had never been filled.

I remember thinking, How can we expect a child to analyze a novel when they haven’t yet been given the tools to confidently read it?

When I asked if I could meet students where they actually were instead of where the standards said they should be, the answer was essentially that I had to teach the grade-level curriculum.

That never sat right with me.

I believe learning should begin where the learner is—not where a pacing guide says they should be. Every child deserves the chance to master foundational skills before being asked to build on them.

That belief became one of the seeds that eventually grew into Elevation Education.

Today, our students move forward through mastery. If they need more time on a concept, we give it to them. If they’re ready to move ahead, we celebrate that too. We meet them where they are because that’s where real learning begins.

Sometimes the biggest changes start with a question that won’t leave you.

Mine was simple:

What if we stopped expecting children to fit the system and started building a system that fit the child?

07/10/2026

One of the questions I get asked most is:

“What makes your school different?”

The answer isn’t our curriculum.

It isn’t our schedule.

It isn’t even our classroom.

It’s curiosity.

Children naturally want to learn.

Our job isn’t to create curiosity.

It’s to protect it.

Every day I ask myself one question:

“How can we help children leave more curious than when they arrived?”

I think education changes when we start there.

What are your children curious about right now? I’d love to hear.

07/08/2026

Sometimes people ask me why I started Elevation Education.

The truth is, it wasn’t because I thought I had all the answers.

It was because after twenty years in education, I couldn’t stop asking questions.

What if learning felt different?

What if children were known before they were measured?

What if curiosity mattered just as much as academics?

What if every child had the time and support they needed to truly master a concept before moving on?

Those questions eventually became a school.

Lately, I’ve realized something else.

The school has been building me, too.

It’s taught me that meaningful things are created slowly; one conversation, one family, one student, and one ordinary day at a time.

I don’t know exactly where this journey will lead, but I know why I keep saying yes.

Because every child deserves a place where they’re seen, challenged, and reminded that they are capable of more than they realize.

Thank you to every family who has trusted us along the way. You’re part of this story too. 🤍

08/14/2025

INTRODUCING Our New Guide: Miss Alex! 💕

We’re beyond thrilled to welcome Alex to our studio as our newest guide! When the opportunity arose to bring more talent into our team this year, she was my immediate first choice. Her passion, energy, and unique perspective make her an absolute gem, and we’re so lucky to have her on board!

Join us in giving Miss. Alex a warm welcome! We can’t wait for you to experience her magic firsthand.

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My name is Alex, and I am thrilled to be apart of your child’s learning journey this year. I’m a proud mom to two sweet kids—Harley (3) and Navy (1)—who keep my husband and me smiling, busy, and inspired every day. If I’m not chasing my kiddos around you can usually find me reading a good book or digging in my garden. One of my biggest personal goals is to have a small homestead where my family can grow more of our own food and live in a more sustainable, hands-on way.

Professionally, I am a Colorado State licensed educator and I’ve had the joy of working with children from infancy through 5th grade. I strive for creating a learning environment that is nurturing, engaging, hard-working, and centered around a growth mindset and kindness.

I look forward to partnering with you to help your child thrive this year!

04/04/2025

Registration is now open on our site!
Week 1: Travel, Survival, & World Exploration
Week 2: Mad Scientists & Inventors
Week 3: Time Travelers
Week 4: Around the World
Week 5: Under the Sea & Outer Space
Week 6: Wild West Adventures
Week 7: Space Explorers
Week 8: Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Adventures
Week 9: Summer Fun & Celebration

We are a learning center nestled in Northern Colorado. We offer hybrid options & enrichment elective classes,  activities, and educational resources for our community. 

03/13/2025

We will be open next week! If you’re a working parent needing a safe place to send your child or just some entertainment… classes & registration at elevationeducationco.com 😊☀️

02/25/2025

Register now for our exciting summer create camp with Createry Workshop at Elevation Education!