Janet Commodore (co-director/teacher) – Janet received her BA degree in Child Development and Family Living from the University of Kansas in 1979, and a MS degree in Early Childhood Educational Leadership from Bank Street College in New York City in 1992. She has worked in Boulder and the Eastern communities sharing her expertise in curriculum planning, professional development, and her vision for children, families, and teachers. Janet joyfully shares her interests and talents in the world of the arts with a personal commitment to adding beauty to all environments.

Sandy Weeks (founder) – Sandy received her BS degree in Child Development and Family Living from Northern Illinois University in 1971, and her MS degree in Early Childhood Educational Leadership from Bank Street College in New York City in1992. She worked in the mid 1970’s at National Jewish Hospital with asthmatic children. Sandy’s years in the early childhood community have been spent with a commitment to networking resources for families and to helping to bridge transitions for children and families wherever they occur. She enjoys listening to and assisting parents in their reflections as they walk this wonderful journey of parenthood. Sandy is currently an adjunct faculty member.

Jane Sprague (co-director/teacher) received an AAS degree in Early Childhood Education from Aims Community College in 1990 and a BA degree in Sociology (focus: The Family) with a minor in Parent Education in 1998.  She has worked as an early childhood educator and also has 13 years experience working with Early Intervention families and providers at Imagine!.  Jane taught at Friends ‘n Fun from 1991-1997 as a teacher and returned in 2012 as a teacher and co-director. She is also the parent of a Friends ‘n Fun graduate!  Jane enjoys working with children and families and supporting parents in their biggest, most important job ever – parenthood!

Katey Glover (team teacher) received her BA degree in Child      
Development and Family Studies from California State University at Long Beach.  She is thrilled to be part of the Friends ‘n Fun community since August 2012.  Katey moved to Colorado to be in the outdoors and is so excited to share her passion for nature with the children.

Kaela Precourt (team teacher) holds bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and an M.A. in Educational Psychology from the University of Colorado. In 2021, she worked as a high school student at Friends ’n Fun. She rejoined us in August 2026 as a team teacher. Kaela’s teaching journey began in Boulder as a preschool teacher. Later, she transitioned to Elementary Science Teaching. Kaela moved to the Dominican Republic for 13 years, where she started her work there at a school serving children at risk. In the Dominican Republic, Kaela held various roles, including Math & Science Instructional Coach, Academic Director for the preschool through ninth grade program, and Country-wide Trauma Care Coordinator for the organization she worked for.Kaela is thrilled to return to preschool teaching. She believes that young children’s wonder, curiosity, and excitement for the simplest moments inspire us to slow down and appreciate the joy found in everyday life.