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…
Hi my name is Megan! I was born in Golden in Colorado. I went to D’Evelyn High school, and I am currently attending Montana State University in Bozeman. There I am studying to become an elementary teacher. In my free time I love to ski and do anything outside. I have worked with NSCD, Adam’s…
Hi! My name is Margot Mitchener, and I have been at Megan’s Place since October 2020. This fall I’ll be starting my first year at Red Rocks Community College studying psychology. I am passionate about music, art, and mental health awareness. Megan’s Place has become a second home for me, and nothing makes me happier…
Kate joins us after working many years with seniors and special needs populations in adult day care programs, public schools, and recreation centers. Her expertise includes: designing and facilitating programs that enhance quality of life, mental acuity and physical well being for targeted populations. She has led programs on many topics, including the history of…
Hi! My name is William Benton. I have two degrees, one in mechanical heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning and the other in business administration with a concentration in operations. I am a prior service U.S. Army combat engineer, electrician trained. I really like riding horses and motorcycles, but due to some of my injuries, a horse…
My name is Jonah Self and I just finished up my sophomore year at Rangeview Highschool. I have a brother who has several disabilities and special needs. Growing up with him, I learned a lot about how to best help people who have difficulty doing things that most of us take for granted, like making…
My name is Eve. I just graduated from Regis University with a B.S. in Health & Exercise Science. Moving forward I will be pursuing a Masters in Occupational Therapy! Everyday I learn something new about the world around me from working with these kiddos. They never ever fail to put a smile on my face…
My name is Bella Burgess, and I am currently a junior at Lakewood High School. In 8th grade, I volunteered at Fletcher Miller elementary. Every day, I would go over and help out in different classrooms. This helped me realize just how much I enjoy working with children that have disabilities, since I am able to help…
I am a graduate of Chatfield Senior High School and will be attending the University of Northern Colorado in the fall to major in early elementary special education. I first started working with members of the disabled community in my sophomore year of high school, and have found a deep passion for doing so since then.…