Meet the Team

Our knowledgeable staff is dedicated to fostering a love for learning, promoting independence, and respecting the unique heritage of our mountain town. Because Telluride Preschool is a one-room schoolhouse, the students interact with all staff members continuously and we have been fortunate to have a very consistent staff, year in and year out.


  • EXECUTIVE ADMIN + TEACHER

    Stephanie has lived in Telluride and worked with young children since 1989. She has an incredible knowledge and passion for working with young children and their families.

    Having raised 2 children in Telluride, while running a preschool gives her special insight and knowledge and experience. Stephanie worked in many of the different schools prior to taking over Telluride Preschool in 1997.

    She spends her free time playing in the mountains and enjoys all that Telluride has to offer. Her youngest daughter Lindsey was raised at Telluride Preschool and now joins the Staff as one of the teachers.

    Stephanie has made working with children her lifelong career. She works as a teacher in the classroom and as the Executive Administrator.

  • Assistant Teacher

    Sam Finger is a teacher at Telluride Preschool and a longtime Telluride local who was raised in the community. She knows firsthand what it is like to grow up in this special little town and feels grateful to now support other children as they learn and grow here. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting and Original Works at Cornish College of the Arts and is currently pursuing further education in Early Childhood Education. Sam is committed to continuing to expand her knowledge and skills to provide the best possible care and learning experiences for young children.

    Sam has always loved working with children and helping them build confidence, nurture their curiosity, discover new things, and let their individuality shine. Throughout her career, she has worked as a ski instructor, mentored children through drama, was a part of the DREAM program in college, and founded her own children’s drama program in Telluride and Boulder, which focused on social-emotional learning through performance and the arts.

    She is excited to continue learning, growing, and supporting children’s development, while nurturing their self esteem in school.


  • DIRECTOR

    Cale has called Telluride home since she was 12 years old and feels incredibly lucky to now care for and teach children in the community where she grew up. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a focus on child psychology and is continuing her education in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. With more than a decade of experience working with young children and families in a variety of early childhood settings, Cale is passionate about creating a joyful, relationship-based environment where every child feels safe, known, and excited to learn.

    When she isn’t at preschool, you can usually find her enjoying the mountains, cheering on college football, or listening to Britney Spears.

  • Assistant Teacher