Ari Goldman
Lead Educator - Young Preschool
Hello!
My name is Ari and this will be my second year as a lead educator in YP! As a preschool teacher, I am guided by children’s instinct for discovery and exploration; I love to encourage kids’ big ideas by offering a towel for spilled paint or fulfilling the request for a hand for balance. When we follow the children's lead, extraordinary learning happens.
I grew up in the Chicago suburbs and earned both my Bachelor’s (B.S. in Human Development and Psychological Services) and Master’s (MS.Ed in Elementary Education) degrees from Northwestern University in Chicago. I taught at a public elementary school in Illinois for three years before moving to Colorado in 2021. I spent two years teaching at another private preschool in Denver before landing at this magical place.
My early work experiences with kids were as a summer camp counselor for preschoolers, and adventure and play have always been at the core of my work as an educator. I am happiest outdoors, in comfy clothes, covered in sand or playing in the mud with our class. I love walking with my dog Vida in Cheesman Park, hiking in the mountains, or reading a good book and drinking iced tea at a coffee shop.