Ms. Alisha
Hi my name is Alisha Thorp, I love teaching and being a mother. I married my high school sweetheart and we have been married for nine years. We have two beautiful children together. My daughter is six years old, and my son is three years old.
I graduated from Metropolitan State University with a degree in Human Development and a minor in Elementary Education. I have always had a passion for teaching and have been teaching for over ten years. I taught Kindergarten and substituted for Douglas County. I have also been a childcare teacher for many years and worked as a nanny prior. I received my Director License in 2021. I am so excited to be a part of the Little Blessings team. I strive to make a difference in students lives by encouraging and motivating students.
Ms. Melissa
Hi! My name is Melissa Merrill. This will be my second full school year at Little Blessings, although I started as a substitute in December 2022. In my previous career I was a Hospital Social Worker at Children’s Hospital Colorado before becoming a stay at home mom. I am a Colorado native and have lived here my whole life besides one year in San Francisco after college. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Colorado, Boulder and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Denver. My husband, Erik, and I have been married for almost 8 years and have a 6 yr old daughter named Hayden. We also have two dogs that run our house, Finley a 3 yr old Mini Bernedoodle and Joey a 14 yr old Bassett Heeler. We love to travel as a family and spend time playing sports together like golf, tennis and basketball. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to teach your child and help them learn and grow. I cant wait to get started!
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