BDN Teachers
BDN Teachers are passionate, fun, and knowledgeable in Early Childhood Education (ECE). We pride ourselves in hiring and retaining the best teachers to care for BDN children and families.
Infant Program
Toddler ProgramS
Preschool Program
FLOATING SUPPORT STAFF
administrative staff
Mary Newell, Executive Director
Joined BDN: 2007
mary@bdnschool.org
303-442-7605 ext 4
Mary stepped into the role of Executive Director in June of 2024; her dedication to BDN spans many years. Beginning as a Front Room teacher in 2007, she gained invaluable experience across all classrooms. Her passion for community health led her to pursue a Master's in Public Health, which positioned her perfectly for the role of Health Coordinator in 2014. Through her diverse experiences at BDN, Mary has cultivated a deep understanding of the needs of young learners, their families, and the early childhood field. A true believer in BDN's mission and vision, Mary champions accessible, affordable, and equitable child care. She enjoys a good cup of coffee, reading, hiking and traveling with her husband.
Amie Maziarz, Program Director
Joined BDN: 2003
amie@bdnschool.org
303-442-7605 ext 2
Growing up in western Massachusetts near the homes of Eric Carle and Dr. Seuss, Amie moved to Boulder in 2003 to pursue a BA in Linguistics and an MA in Educational Psychology with a focus on ECE from CU. While traveling in Reggio-Emilia, Italy, she fell in love with their teaching philosophy where children - even infants - are viewed as capable and competent beings. Amie also appreciates how Italian teachers use their creativity to be resourceful with materials and the environment. Outside of BDN, Amie watches Boston sports and enjoys all the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer with her husband, son and hound dog.
Grace Babich, Assistant Director
Joined BDN: 2023
grace@bdnschool.org
Grace is originally from Chicago, IL. She has a Bachelor's degree in Child Development & Family Studies. Following college, she moved to Spain for two years to teach English immersion classes for students 3 years old-18 years old. After returning, she moved to Denver to pursue a Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction. Grace taught Kindergarten in Denver Public Schools for 6 years. Her passion for education centers around equity and quality education for all children. She believes education is the key factor in breaking cycles of oppression in our country. In her free time, Grace likes to spend time with her daughter Sophia and her husband Brad. They enjoy anything outdoors and taking full advantage of all that Colorado has to offer.