Staff
Kalie Miles, Director
Ms. Kalie is thrilled when she gets to witness enthusiastic, imaginative, creative lay unfold alongside the wonder of discovery. Ms. Kalie is dedicated to creating an environment where each child is healthy, safe, engaged, supported and challenged. Ms. Kalie joined us in Fall of 2014 and started off as a toddler teacher before moving into the kitchen as head cook. In October of 2021 she became the director. She and her husband moved from South Dakota, and have lived in Pinedale since 2011. Kalie and her husband two kids, a daughter and a son.
Maddie Clark, Assistant Director and Head Cook
Ms. Maddie brings years of experience of working with preschool-school age children. She supports the whole child approach to learning, teaching, and community engagement through her work in the kitchen. She moved to Pinedale in October of 2021 and has been working with the CDC since November of 2021 as the Head Cook and Assistant Director. She has 5 amazing daughters, 4 wonderful son-in-laws, and 7 precious grandchildren.
Abi Moreno, Preschool Teacher
Ms. Abi has a huge passion about working with children! She is a Wyoming native. She started at the CDC in November of 2020 as the teacher assistant and moved to the Pre-K teacher position in September of 2021. She is excited to be here to teach and watch kids grow.
Meranda Paulson, Head Teacher/Pre-K Teacher
Ms. Meranda Paulson has lived in Pinedale for several years. Meranda is married to John, her high school sweetheart. Together, they have two daughters, Shelbi and Darbie. Children have always been a huge part of Meranda’s life. Meranda grew up helping her grandma with her daycare, and after having children of her own, she started teaching preschool. Meranda loves teaching and helping children learn and is excited to watch children grow.
Anna Sandoval, Toddler Teacher
Delores Orman, Teacher Assistant
Ms. Dee has previously worked at the Children's Discovery Center and loves having the chance to work with children. Ms. Dee grew up in Northern Michigan. She has a son Zack who is 25 and recently married. Ms. Dee loves to travel and spend time outside. She is happy yo be back at
the Children's Discovery Center and getting to watch kids learn and explore.