Hi, I’m Shelby. I discovered a deep connection with individuals with special needs in middle school and it has never dimmed. I’ve enjoyed working with 1st-3rd graders in a charter school and in a daycare program for adults with developmental disabilities. I love growing flowers and get weirdly excited by commercials for furniture stores. I…
Hello, I’m Aydin! I am the Children Services Assistant Director and have been working here for three years. I am currently getting my degree in Psychology and will be graduating in 2024. In my free time, I enjoy painting, finding new coffee shops in the Denver area, and spending time with my friends and family. …
My name is Kyla and I am currently a junior at Wheat Ridge High School and a Cosmetology student at Warren Tech! In the future I plan on getting my hairstyling license and attending Regis University to study Liberal Arts. Outside of school, I enjoy reading and being outdoors! I have been working at Megan’s…
Hello! My name is Riley and I absolutely love working at Megan’s Place. I will graduate from Chatfield Senior High School in Spring 2023, and I will be attending University of Northern Colorado in the Fall, majoring in Special Education K-12. I began as an intern at Megan’s Place, and then began my employment after…
My name is Jada Lister and I recently graduated from CU Denver with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. I love to read, watch movies, and spend time with my two guinea pigs, Calico and Wonton. I’ve developed a passion for working with kids with disabilities due to my own experiences growing up with my younger…
My name is Sarah and I just graduated Regis University with a B.S in health and exercise science and a minor in physical education. Right now I taking classes to become a medical assistant at a local community college! I started at Megan’s Place as an intern in January and loved the staff and participants…
Hello, my name is Mirella! I first started working at Megan’s Place in 2020. I absolutely fell in love with the job, and it inspired me to become a special education teacher. I am now in my second year at the University of Northern Colorado, where I am working towards a Special Education Generalist degree.…
I am a student at the University of Northern Colorado working towards a degree in special education. I have a passion for working with individuals who have disabilities in college and hope to work for an inclusive higher education program after graduating. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family and being in…
My name is Lexi and I am attending the University of Colorado working towards a degree in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences. Outside of school I love spending time outside and being around my friends and family! Working at Megan’s Place has been such an amazing experience and I love getting to see these kids…