Frank Sparacio – Family Services Coordinator
Frank’s career has focused on education and working with children, a journey that started at Colorado State University. Frank is a licensed teacher in the state of Colorado who has taught high school students, worked for Guild Education, served as a school enrichment program lead at Kruse Elementary in Fort Collins, and has spent six years working in summer camps with kids aged 3-12. Additionally, Frank has earned his Master of Public Administration from the University of Massachusetts Global. Frank has been a Family Services Coordinator with South Suburban since May 2023. Frank recognizes and stresses the importance of education and has the background and passion to ensure every child in this program succeeds. In his free time, Frank loves to run 10k’s/half- marathons, read, explore the outdoors, and spend time with his dog!
Victoria Cummins – Assistant Preschool Director
Victoria has a passion for kids and creativity that is matched by few. Victoria graduated from Michigan Technological University and used her degree while working for Girl Scouts, where she was the Science and Nature Program Director. Additionally, Victoria has worked with the YMCA. Victoria has been the Lone Tree CDT Assistant Preschool Director since May 2021. Victoria has also earned her Director – Large Center Certification, which is a testament to her experience working with children. Victoria has focused on creating a fun, creative program that fosters a safe and healthy environment where children can thrive. With this central focus, Victoria has been successful in preparing dozens of students for Kindergarten and beyond. In her free time, Victoria loves to create all kinds of crafts!
Mya Zucker – Teacher's Aide
Originally from Texas, Casey moved to Colorado in 2022 to escape the Georgia heat. She graduated from Texas State University, where she worked at a summer camp that ignited her love for child development, spirit time and s’more. Working for a summer camp in New York sealed the deal to pursue a career in supporting children and giving them a space to be their true selves. Casey also worked for a non-profit serving children and their families with special needs, illness, and other life challenges in the Georgi area. Casey joined the South Suburban Team in December 2022 as the Family Services Coordinator. Casey was promoted to Family Services Manager in December 2023. Her leadership, vision for the department’s growth and support for her teams all help ensure our program are everything they can be. During her free time, she enjoys reading, attending concerts, park visits with her two dogs and café hopping.
Chely Sherret – Lead Teacher
Chely started volunteering for South Suburban’s Child Discovery Time program in October 2017, advanced to the Teachers Aid position, and is now a Lead Teacher. Chely has a passion for teaching and enjoys seeing all the children grow in both their education and social skills. She loves teaching language development and art! As Chely enters her sixth year with South Suburban, she is excited to see her students’ confidence, independence and problem-solving grow. Each week she looks forward to teaching new letters and sounds, and creating arts and crafts that fill her heart with joy. When Chely isn’t at work, she enjoys scrapbooking and junk journaling. Chely is a Colorado native along with her parents, four siblings, and her niece and nephew. Getting lost in a good book and walking the High Line canal with her sister are two of her favorite things.
Beth Mann – Assistant Preschool Director
Beth is a native of Colorado and has been in the field of education for over 30 years. As a retired elementary teacher, Beth understands the importance of early childhood education. She came to South Suburban in October 2022 to be the Assistant Director of Goodson’s Child Discovery Time. During her time here, she has completely upgraded the curriculum to focus on kindergarten readiness, and social and emotional development. Beth received her undergrad degree from CU Boulder and her master’s degree in education from the University of Phoenix. She has two daughters, Kayla and Marissa. Beth is lucky to have her mother and four pets living with her. During her free time, she enjoys vacationing with her family, working out, golfing, paddle boarding, reading, baking and going on walks with her dogs.
Casey White – Family Services Coordinator
Originally from Texas, Casey and her family moved to Colorado in 2022 to escape the Georgia heat. She graduated from Texas State University, where she worked at a summer camp that ignited her love for child development, spirit time, and s’mores! Working for a summer camp in New York sealed the deal to pursue a career in supporting children and giving them a space to be their true selves. Casey also worked with a non-profit serving children and their families with special needs, illness, and other life challenges in the Georgia area. Casey joined the South Suburban team in December 2022. She has earned her Large Center Director Certification, experienced many laughs, been a witness to some skillful creativity, and supported her team to ensure programs are everything they can be. During her free time, she enjoys reading thrillers, hiking with her two dogs, cooking with her boyfriend, and long walks down the aisle of Target preferably with a Starbucks in hand.
Aurelie Allibert – Teacher’s Aide
Aurelie has a diverse professional and educational background, all of which focuses on the development and needs of children. Aurelie has a B.S. in Physical and Sporting Activities - Sports Training Specialty, a B.S. Physical and Sporting Activities - Adapted Physical Activities and Health Specialty, and a Masters in Movement, Performance, Health, Engineering - Adapted Physical Activities and Health Specialty, all obtained from Université Joseph Fourier in her native France. After receiving her degrees, Aurelie worked as an Adapted Physical Activities Educator at the School Health Service of Grenoble. Aurelie then worked as an Assistant/Co-Lead teacher in Brooklyn, New York, at Smith Street Maternelle and Rivendell School. Aurelie also works with South Suburban’s STAR program, which is designed for individuals with disabilities and provides a variety of activities and programs to meet every interest. Outside of work, Aurelie like to garden, hike, and spend time with her husband and son!
Cole Hivner – Assistant Preschool Director
Cole has been in the education field for over 10 years and has loved every minute of it! Cole started her journey at the Logan School for Creative Learning, then moved to the University of Denver to help teach and write curriculum. During her time at University of Denver, Cole became the preschool Director at The Ricks Center for Gifted Children. Cole has created and piloted a curriculum which won an award at the National Association of Gifted Children in 2011. After earning two Master’s degrees in Child Development and Educational Curriculum design, Cole moved to Stanley British Primary School in 2016. While at Stanly British, she taught grades 3-4-5, but soon missed working with younger children. Cole took some time to work at Denver Montessori and do consulting work for academic evaluations then worked with the Guidepost Community. Cole joined the South Suburban Preschool Team in August of 2024. Outside of education, Cole has two sons, who my husband and I have raised in the Centennial area since 2011. She enjoys gardening, cooking, snorkeling, and spending time with family and friends.
Jordan Dupuy – Family Services Coordinator
Born and raised in the Golden State, Jordan moved to Denver just last year in July 2023. She graduated with a degree in Kinesiology, however worked at a summer camp between her sophomore and junior year that made her switch her gears and continue to follow her love of working with children. During the pandemic she worked as a Distant Learning Counselor, guiding and monitoring nine kindergarten and 1st graders through their online school and after school care, while also being a full time nanny. Once school was back in session, she combined her love of sports and children to work as an Elementary School PE teacher for two years. Jordan was hired as the Family Services Coordinator back in January 2024 and her enthusiastic attitude, ability to create relationships with her team, and passion to help children develop socially and emotionally have been a fabulous addition to the South Suburban team. In her spare time, she enjoys painting and crafting, going to sporting events, walking to coffee shops, and playing with her cat.