Mile High Early Learning
Frances (Fran) Pope has a diverse work experience spanning several years. Frances (Fran) currently holds the position of Director, Human Resources at Mile High Early Learning since 2022. Prior to this, they have operated their own independent coaching and HR consulting business called Fran Pope Coaching & HR Consulting since 2005.
Frances (Fran) also served as the Corporate Employee Relations and Benefits Manager at Rocky Mountain SER from 2017 to 2021. Before that, they worked at The Denver Hospice as an HR Business Partner/Employee Relations from 2011 to 2016, and as the Director, Cross Operations from 2008 to 2010.
Earlier in their career, they held various roles at Denver Health, including Administrator of Operations, School Based Health Programs from 2005 to 2007, Organizational Development/Training Specialist from 1997 to 2005, and Trainer and Education Coordinator from 1996 to 1997.
Throughout their career, Fran has showcased their expertise in human resources, coaching, consulting, employee relations, benefits management, and training.
Frances (Fran) Pope has a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan. Frances (Fran) also has a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences from Eastern Michigan University. Prior to that, they pursued General Studies at Grand Valley State University. Fran completed their high school education at Grand Haven High School. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained a LIFE COACH certification from the Coaches Training Institute (CTI) in 2004. Moreover, they pursued a certification in HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, specifically in Organizational Behavior, Training & Development, from the University of Pittsburgh.
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Mile High Early Learning
Mile High Early Learning (MHEL) is the largest and oldest provider of subsidized quality early care and education in Denver. Our mission is to enable all children in Denver to succeed in school by providing resources and education to inspire a lifetime of learning and self-sufficiency. Using a Montessori inspired approach, MHEL helps the children it serves by fostering in them social competency, a habit of concentration, initiative and persistence, pride in the physical environment and a life-long joy of learning—all qualities which engender school success and responsible and engaged citizens. Our early learning centers across Denver serve more than 500 children each day. We also operate two drop-in centers in partnership with Denver Human Services and Denver Courts to provide a safe and healthy setting for their clients’ children. At our Northeast Learning Center, we have community education and outreach programs for Family, Friend and Neighbor care providers as well as parents. Programs such as Babies Ready for College and Play and Learn Groups are focused on supporting children’s growth and development by working with parents and caregivers. We remain deeply committed to ensuring that all children have access to quality early care and education. I welcome you to join us to make a difference in children’s lives.