Karen Van Haaften is an experienced educator with a background in teaching and program coordination. Currently serving as a Primary Teacher at Montessori Academy of Colorado since May 2022, Karen previously held the position of Lead Preschool Teacher at 1080 Learning Center from February 2016 to June 2020. Prior experience includes working as a Family Programs Coordinator at the YMCA of Snohomish County, where responsibilities included hiring and training staff, launching youth volunteer initiatives, and managing departmental budgets. Karen has also functioned as a Substitute Teacher in the Shoreline School District and has experience in teaching diverse populations in the Cassia County School District. A graduate of Whitworth University with a BA in Elementary Education, Karen's commitment to fostering educational development is evident throughout a career that spans over two decades.
Montessori Academy of Colorado
The Montessori Academy of Colorado is a metropolitan school that engages each child through innovative academics, exploration of character, and a fearless, forward mindset. MAC is a high-standard Montessori school that benefits students ages 8 weeks through Middle School. MAC offers innovative, challenging and supportive educational experiences designed to positively influence the next generation of leaders. The school recognizes that the most important and influential years in children’s education are the first twelve years of their lives; it is during this time that the child forms their character, values, self-image, basic skills and knowledge, as well as appreciation for culture and the arts. A MAC education creates the solid foundation children need to successfully navigate their academic careers, and will continue to benefit them for the rest of their lives.