About
Faculty & Staff
Emily Olivas
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
Emily has worked in Early Childhood Education since 2005. She attended Kendall College, where she earned a B.A. in Early Childhood Education with a focus on English Language Learners. Her teaching career began at Head Start in Illinois before she moved to Colorado with her husband and two children in 2013. She spent six years teaching at a local Christian preschool, then served as director for an additional four years. In 2025, she joined the LCP family as the preschool director. She believes children are curious creatures who are eager to learn. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, reading, painting, and crafting.
Alisia Chavarria
LEAD TEACHER
Alisia has been working in Early Childhood Education since 2023. With a heart full of love for children, she is dedicated to creating an environment where every child feels heard, seen, comfortable, and deeply loved. She is fluent in both English and Spanish and looks forward to exposing the students to a second language. As the oldest of six, she has fine tuned her patience and kindness toward children. Her faith is central to her life, believing Jesus’s teachings on love and peace are foundational to how we interact with each other. In her free time, she enjoys going on walks, cooking, and baking.
ADYLENNE (ADY) VARELa
ASSISTANT TEACHER
I am a bilingual professional with more than three years of experience working in an elementary school setting, with experience supporting preschool students and students in Special Education as a paraprofessional. My faith in God guides me in the way I serve others. I believe every child has a unique purpose and deserves patience, compassion, encouragement, and the opportunity to grow. I strive to be a positive presence in the lives of the students and families I serve. Fluent in English and Spanish, I value communication, kindness, teamwork, and creating a supportive environment where every child can feel seen, respected, and encouraged. I am also blessed to be a mother of four children. My family has taught me the value of love, patience, responsibility, and faith. In my free time, I enjoy reading, going for walks, and spending time at the park with my children. With God at the center of my life, I am grateful for every opportunity to serve, learn, and make a positive difference in the lives of others.
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13
