ECC Director
Julie Bridgewater has been working and living in Steamboat Springs since 2010 when she moved here with her husband Gene Bridgewater. They are grateful to be raising their two children Leela and Cal in this wonderful area and enjoy the many outdoor adventures the mountains have to offer.
Raised in Colorado, Julie attended the University of Colorado at Boulder where she earned a BA in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, graduating in 2004.
After graduation, Julie worked in a research assistant for a professor on the CU campus until moving to the Aspen area where she found her way into the field of Early Childhood Education. Never looking back, she found deep purpose and connection in teaching young children and has spent the last 18 years in the classroom as well as taking courses and trainings to expand on her skills and knowledge when working as an Early Childhood Educator.
Most recently Julie has completed a year long course from the Early Childhood Coaching Institute, an Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance and Colorado Department of Early Childhood approved accreditation, to earn a Certificate in Early Childhood Coaching. She is extremely humbled and excited by this opportunity to become the Director of the ECC at North Routt Charter School and is thrilled to expand her skill set and impact the future development of the program. She hopes to bring her passions for teaching and the natural environment to the ECC and build on the foundations and values that the charter school embodies as part of the North Routt Community.
Preschool Teacher
Ashley is a CO native, but new to the Clark area as the Summer of 2025! She comes from a strong background in diverse classroom settings, including special education. She holds bachelor degrees in Speech Language Sciences as well as Psychology. Ashley is passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments where every student can thrive.
Outside the classroom, Ashley finds balance and inspiration in the outdoors - whether it's hiking, snowboarding, camping, or paddleboarding, she's always seeking new adventures in our beautiful home.
Ashley is excited to be a part of NRCCS and the ECC.
Toddler Teacher
Tiffany earned her Bachelor of Science in Forestry and Natural Resources from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. After fifteen years in the environmental field, she discovered a newfound passion for early childhood education through raising her two children, who both enjoy attending the ECC.
She looks forward to bringing her connection to the natural world into the classroom and finds joy in creating fun, safe, and inclusive environments for young learners. Outside of work, Tiffany can be found helping with her family’s cattle operation, stewarding the land, hiking, paddle boarding, and feeling deeply grateful to call the Elk River Valley home.