Welcome to the Johnstown Milliken Weld RE5J School District! It is my great pleasure to serve as the Director of Early Childhood as working with children and families is a true passion of mine.

We believe that you are your child’s primary caregiver, and our early childhood teachers feel it is very important to partner with families to provide the best possible outcome for your children. We also understand the value and diversity that each family brings. We recognize the importance of forming a partnership with parents to create a positive experience for all children.

Just as the children are encouraged to collaborate, we encourage parents to collaborate with us, as well. Parents are always welcome into the classrooms, and we look forward to seeing family and friends at all of our special events. We want your family to extend into our District family.

It is our goal to create a learning environment where children will thrive intellectually and socially–a place where students can plan together, help each other, become proud of their accomplishments, discover ways to settle conflicts, and become critical thinkers, decision makers, and problem solvers. Together, the teachers engage in ongoing reflective practice to achieve high-quality early childhood standards.

It is such a privilege to work with early childhood families and educators!  I encourage you to really dive into our website and learn all you can about our schools. I would also like to invite you to come and see our schools first hand! We are always excited to share our excitement and would love to inspire others!

I am committed to providing a loving early learning experience for children and creating a program that emphasizes the importance of social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. 

Chanin Gaona, Director of Early Childhood and Student Services