Ellie Taylor grew up in the country of Panama and has lived in North Carolina and Florida. Her husband had a work position offered in Colorado and after arriving in this beautiful state 1997, her family fell in love with the Rocky Mountains. 

Ellie has 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She has worked in Montessori Environments for 11 years, having taught as a Montessori Lead Guide for six. Ellie holds her Childhood Teacher Certification, Director Qualification, and an International Montessori Teaching Diploma. 

In 2014, Ellie was nominated to attend the Adam County Terrific Teacher Event. She received the ECE Professional Certificate for her team’s passionate work. She also received a recognition award from Metropolitan State University for Mentoring Services. 

Her Education Philosophy is to observe children for who they are, to respect the unique individuality of each child, and to assist in bringing forth their giftedness through the natural exploration of the world. 

In her free time, Ellie loves Paddle Boarding on peaceful lakes. She enjoys riding her bike without a specific destination in mind - enjoying the journey. She feels the fun involves being adventurous and seeing where the path takes her while enjoying the drastic landscapes Colorado has to offer.