Nest Preschool at New Emerson

Joy Davis is celebrating her 22nd year of teaching preschool! She is a Grand Junction native and loves spending time with her dogs, alongside her best friend and partner, Tom. She loves to ride her bike, watch movies, and read lots of books! She feels so privileged to be a part of so many children's educational journeys, and believes preschool teachers have the opportunity to leave lasting impression on so many students families.

My name is Quinn and I am originally from Aurora, Colorado but have lived in Grand Junction for the last 5 years with my husband and my pets. I enjoy cooking, playing video games, caring for my plants, and collecting antiques! I am finishing up my degree in Early Childhood Education at CMU Tech and currently hold other certifications in the field.  

I am very excited to get to know your kiddo and share a love for learning and working together. I believe that building a strong foundation for education and a positive self image will follow young children into all areas of their lives, and help them to make the world a better place in the future!

My name is Vonnie Davis and I have graduated in 2011 from CMU with a degree in sociology. I have many years of experience working with kids and enjoy the different experiences each child brings. In my down time I love reading, going to the movies, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends. I am happy to be a part of the EUREKA! staff and getting the chance to meet new people.

Kelsey is excited to join the EUREKA! team and brings with her 20 years of professional experience working with culturally diverse children, families and educators in education and mental health settings, in a variety of roles: teacher, counselor, coach, and director.  She is passionate about cultivating a lifelong love of learning in our youngest citizens and honoring and appreciating the adults that care for and guide them!

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies and a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, with specialized training and certifications in Early Childhood Education. When she is not reading early childhood and leadership literature, she’s enjoying nature, camping, hiking, and riding bikes with her husband and daughter or hanging out with her “indoor-sy” rescue dog.

Christina joined EUREKA! in 2018 as the STEAM instructor. She is originally from the Philadelphia area, and earned a bachelor’s degree in Geology from Bryn Mawr College. After graduating, she moved to New York City and earned a MAT and teaching certification in Earth Science from The American Museum of Natural History.

Following graduate school, Christina taught middle and high school science in New York City. In the summer of 2017, she journeyed across the Atlantic to work at The American School of Tangier in Morocco, where she taught middle school science and coached elementary science. In 2023, Christina completed her M.Ed in Teaching and Leadership from Colorado Mesa University.

Christina enjoys living in Grand Junction and being a part of the EUREKA! team, where she hopes to continue growing the educational programs. In her free time she likes hiking, reading, running, cooking, and traveling with her husband, Kishan.