Fullana Early Childhood Assessment Team
220 North Grant Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3204
Fullana assessment playroom
Carrie Calhoon, ECSE Teacher
About me
I hold a Master's Degree in Special Education with many years of experience in the field of Early Childhood as an education consultant, early interventionist, and preschool teacher. These experiences have given me amazing opportunities in working with children and families, both as an in-home visitor, service provider, and as a compliance specialist with the Arizona Department of Education. I have found that my most rewarding time is spent interacting with young children and leaning about them through play.
My husband (24 years and counting...) and I have been in Colorado since April 2019 and Fort Collins and Poudre School District have made us feel very welcome and at home! We spend weekends exploring the natural beauty, trying out great restaurants, festivals, etc. Additional hobbies include shopping, baking, and watching great movies and TV shows. When we're able, we head back to see our adult kids and 2 grandsons in Northwest Iowa.
Jamie Straw, Speech Language Pathologist
Areas of Expertise
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Communication - how your child uses and understands language and gestures for communication, and how well he/she makes speech sounds in order to be understood.
About me
I am a certified Speech Language Pathologist with a Master’s degree from The University of Northern Colorado. I have been a part of Poudre School District since 2008 and have worked with a variety of children from preschool to middle school. I have been a part of the Early Childhood Assessment Team since 2013 evaluating children birth to five years old. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three young kiddos. We love to be outdoors whether it’s on a hike in the mountains or at the neighborhood playground.
Emily Hawkins, Occupational Therapist
Areas of Expertise
- Fine and gross motor development
- Sensory processing skills (ability to process sound, touch, movement, visuals, and self-calming)
- Self-care skills development (eating issues, dressing, toileting, sleeping, hygiene)
About me
I am a licensed occupational therapist with a master's degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. I have been practicing exclusively in pediatrics since 2002. My husband and I relocated to Fort Collins with our 2 children from Chicago in 2013 and I joined Poudre School District in 2015. When I am not working, or traveling, you'll find me sitting in the sun with a good book. I am excited to join the Early Childhood Assessment Team at Fullana!
Zuleyka “Zuly” Adorno-Calderon, Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist
Areas of Expertise
- Communication - I’m a bilingual Spanish-English specialist and I focus on how your child communicates with others using gestures, pointing, words and phrases. I also pay attention on how well the child understands what he/she hears and how they pronounce sounds in words to be understood by others. If your child is bilingual, I acknowledge the process of being a second language learner and identify needs considering the beauty of learning more than one language.
About me
I am a certified Speech Language Pathologist with a Master’s degree from University of Puerto Rico Medical Science Campus. I have been a part of Poudre School District since 2011 and have worked primarily with bilingual children between PK-12th grade. Since then, I have also worked for the Early Childhood Assessment Team. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband, seeing my daughter grow up, dancing ballet and traveling. I also love to cook and appreciate having a good conversation with friends.
Jamie Vannice, School Psychologist
Areas of Expertise
- Social/emotional development
- Behavior, including self-regulation