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In the Douglas County Preschool program we work as a collaborative and trans-disciplinary team in our fully integrated preschool classroom. What that means is that we strive to provide the most whole early education experience for all learners whether they are typically developing, at risk or have identified special needs. In order to do this we keep our class sizes low and schedule 2-3 staff members in the class room each day. Because many of our staff work in a few different classrooms this means that staff will be rotating in and out providing services to students as well as consulting with the team in their particular area of expertise. Our Fox Creek preschool team reports to Leigh Quintana, Early Childhood Coordinator, leigh.quintana@dcsdk12.org
Meet our 2025-2026 Preschool Team:
Gail Howard, Early Childhood Instructor
As the classroom teacher, Gail is at Fox Creek every day. She is your go-to contact for all things classroom related: curriculum, events and activities, general questions!
Gail can be reached at gail.howard@dcsdk12.org
Jeanne Checco, Special Education Assistant (EAIV)
As the EAIV, Ms Jeanne is trained to assist kiddos with an IEP, but she also works with everyone in class and works collaboratively with Ms Gail to make the class run.
Will also be at Fox Creek every day
Taylor Holm, Early Childhood Special Education teacher
As the ECSE, Taylor will be at Fox Creek 2-3 days per week. She oversees services in the areas of academics, learning behaviors, cognitive development and social skills for students identified with special needs
Taylor can be reached at tholm@dcsdk12.org
Kirsti Reese, Speech Language Pathologist
As the SLP, Kirstie will be at Fox Creek 2-3 days per week. She oversees services in the areas of speech and language development for students identified with special needs
Kirstie can be reached at kreese2@dcsdk12.org
Amber Rand, Occupational Therapist
As the OT, Amber will be at Fox Creek 1 day per week. She oversees services in the areas of sensory, fine and gross motor for students identified with special needs
Amber can be reached at arand@dcsdk12.org
Paula Mackintosh, Special Education Assistant Floater
As the EAIV Floater, Paula will assist our classroom at Fox Creek as needed
Paula can be reached at pmackintosh@dcsdk12.org
Ms Paula, Ms Amber, Ms K, Ms Jeanne, Ms Gail, Ms Taylor
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