Bri Zamora
Bri is originally from Harlingen, Texas and has been in Colorado for the past four years. She earned her B.A. in English Literature from Baylor University in 2015 and her Master’s in Human Learning and Development in 2018 from the University of Colorado Denver through the Boulder Journey School teacher education program. Prior to joining Padding, Bri worked at Boulder Journey School, learning and practicing the Reggio teaching philosophy. Bri has worked with infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children. Bri enjoys hiking, reading, yoga, and cooking in her spare time.
I do what I do because children have always brought joy to my life. My sister is 13 years younger than I am and I grew up caring for her. She has continued to be the inspiration for my teaching career and one of the many reasons I was drawn to working with children.
I strongly believe that I learn just as much, if not more, from the children I work with. I am constantly amazed at their desire to learn, their kindness, their joy, and their creativity. Providing a loving and trusting foundation is essential for children to learn and grow and is something I feel very passionate about as a teacher. I believe a play-based education allows children to find the joy in learning and I have seen firsthand how this approach can allow children to flourish. I believe that the teacher should provide a fluid and stimulating environment that can change with each classroom exploration. I admire the Paddington approach to learning and commitment to play-based learning and I am excited to be part of this joyful community.
I strongly believe that I learn just as much, if not more, from the children I work with. I am constantly amazed at their desire to learn, their kindness, their joy, and their creativity. Providing a loving and trusting foundation is essential for children to learn and grow and is something I feel very passionate about as a teacher. I believe a play-based education allows children to find the joy in learning and I have seen firsthand how this approach can allow children to flourish. I believe that the teacher should provide a fluid and stimulating environment that can change with each classroom exploration. I admire the Paddington approach to learning and commitment to play-based learning and I am excited to be part of this joyful community.