Meet The Team
Owner
Mary Moore
She comes from a background in tech and team leadership, where she's focused on people—how they work, what they need, and how to design experiences that truly support them. As a parent of four, she brings that same mindset to early childhood care—creating a program rooted in quality, trust, and strong relationships.
Basecamp and Preschool Director
Kelly Stratton
With over 15 years of experience in early childhood care—from one-on-one settings to licensed childcare centers—Kelly brings deep understanding and hands-on expertise to her role as Director.
She holds a Master’s in Child Developmental Psychology and is passionate about creating nurturing spaces where children, families, and teachers feel supported.
Early Explorer Lead Teacher
Megan Sawyer
Megan brings a calm, nurturing presence to the infant classroom. She joined Early Alpine in 2021 and holds a degree in Kinesiology from Montana State University.
She focuses on tuning into each baby’s unique developmental rhythm and building strong relationships with families. Her goal is to create a supportive, consistent space where infants feel secure—and where parents feel seen and supported too. Outside of work, she enjoys skiing, baking, spending time in local coffee shops, and hosting game nights with friends and family.
Tiny Thinkers Lead Teacher
Athalia Pollock
Tali has nearly six years of experience with young children, most of it with toddlers in daycares, Montessori programs, and preschools. She loves helping children learn to navigate the world, finding joy in their curiosity and the smiles that light up the day.
Her classroom blends stability to keep children safe with the flexibility to keep them happy and engaged. She values every relationship with children and families, believing it truly “takes a village.” Outside of work, she enjoys painting and spending time with her German Shepherd, Athena.
Little Learners Lead Teacher
Emma Christopher
Emma has been part of the Bozeman community for over a decade and holds a degree in Psychology with a minor in Human Development from Montana State University. Before entering early childhood education, she supported children and families through work in neurofeedback and developmental research.
As Lead Teacher in the Little Learners classroom, Emma brings calm structure, kindness, and a steady presence. She helps children build confidence, social skills, and independence, while keeping joy and curiosity at the heart of their day. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, their pets, and extended family, and making the most of the Montana outdoors.
Mighty Movers Lead Teacher
Sierra Young
Sierra is the Lead Teacher in our Mighty Movers classroom, where she has found her true passion working with young toddlers. She loves witnessing this exciting stage of development and considers it a privilege to help children reach important milestones while watching their unique personalities blossom each day.
Sierra believes that every child develops at their own pace and approaches teaching with flexibility, kindness, and patience. She strives to create a nurturing environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore, learn, and build confidence through meaningful relationships and hands-on experiences.
When she's not at Early Alpine Academy, you can find Sierra enjoying the outdoors, attending concerts, and making the most of Montana's beautiful scenery.
Lead Mini Mover Teacher
Audrey McLain
Miss Audrey comes to Early Alpine with a degree in Human Development and Family Science. Before joining our school Audrey worked as a Family Support Specialist working qith children and their families.
Audrey's approach to teaching includes patience, warmth, and intentionality working hard at creating trusting relationships with children and their families. She hopes to ensure her classroom is a place that feels calm, welcoming, and consistent. Her classroom management goals include balancing structure with flexibility, allowing children the freedom to explore their interests while providing guidance and clear expectations.
Audrey participated in the Disney College Internship Program at Disney world which brings a fun element to the classroom!
Outside of school you will see Audrey outside hiking and going to MSU football games!
Lead Preschool Teacher
Andrea Crabtree
Mrs Andrea grew up in Texas and moved to Bozeman in 2025. She earned her bachelor's degree in childhood education. Before joining us at Early Alpine Academy, Mrs Andrea taught kindergarten so she has all the tips and tricks on how to make the preschool transition as positive as possible.
Her goal is to create a warm, nurturing space where children feel safe, loved, and excited to learn and grow!
Join Our Team
We’re always looking for dedicated, caring educators to join our team! If you’re passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a supportive, play-based learning environment, check out our open positions below.