Executive Team
Rhonda Bentz
Executive Director
Rhonda, a proud country girl of Eastern Colorado, moved to Windsor in 1997 with her two daughters, who are now thriving adults. She fully embraces her passions for homesteading, thrifting, and creating beautiful country-chic decor, all while cherishing relaxing weekends with her daughters. However, her greatest dedication lies with Wee Love Preschool, where she has invested years of hard work and love.
Her journey in early childhood education began in junior high school, ignited by her time helping with Sunday school at her hometown church. Since then, she has amassed over 40 years of valuable experience in various childcare settings, including leading roles at several preschools. Rhonda joined the Wee Love team in 2018 and was promoted to Executive Director in 2023, where she now expertly manages the daily operations of the preschool. Her leadership focuses on enhancing her team's effectiveness and elevating the students' classroom experience with a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning.
Miss Rhonda's ambition is to instill kindness in her students. While academic skills and social play will develop as children grow, she firmly believes that teaching kindness from a young age is crucial for creating a better world.
Over the years, her daughters have often remarked that she should compile the amazing quotes from her students into a book. One memorable favorite that resonates with her extended family is, "Miss Rhonda, you got fockets today? I don't have fockets today; my mommy got my fockets today." These delightful moments remind her of the joy her students bring, as they become an integral part of her extended family.
Lead Teachers
Sam was born in Lousianna but has called Colorado home since she was a baby. She’s a proud mom of a 15-year-old daughter and a 13-year-old son and has been happily married to her high school sweetheart for a few years. In her free time, she loves crafting, decorating for Halloween, pampering herself with nice nails, and unwinding with a gripping drama show.
With eight years of experience in early childhood education, Sam's journey has been quite fulfilling! She started her career in the Intense Functional Learning classroom at an elementary school, then spent four wonderful years in Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, helping autistic children. She’s been at Wee Love for the past year, and it’s been an absolute joy! Her mission is to bring happiness to children while nurturing their developing minds. She aims to build strong connections with each student, inspiring a love for learning that empowers them to explore their educational path confidently.
One of her all-time favorite childhood books is "Rainbow Fish," she firmly believes that “even on your worst days in the classroom, you are still some child’s best hope.”
Samantha Schemp
Classroom 8
Lead Teacher
Colette Nunnery
Lead Teacher
Classroom 9
Colette has lived throughout Northern Colorado since she was born, growing up in Frederick before moving to Keenesburg four years ago. Her family loves the charm of small-town living and the close-knit community.
Colette is a devoted mom to two daughters, Paisley, five, and Haven, two, and is excited to welcome another baby girl in July. She has been happily married to her husband, Chad, for nearly three years. Their home, affectionately known as the "Nunnery Zoo," is lively with three dogs—Remi, Sage, and Oak—a cat named Mikey, a turtle called Chuck, chickens, and fish!
When it comes to her hobbies, Colette is all about making the most of family time. She enjoys camping, boating, hunting, crafting, decorating, planning, and, most importantly, creating beautiful memories with her loved ones.
Colette’s journey in early childhood education began at the age of 16, and she couldn’t be happier! As a teacher, she has some wonderful goals for her classroom. She always strives to create: 1. A fun and engaging environment for the children, 2. A space where learning meets the diverse needs of all kids, and 3. A loving atmosphere filled with kindness. She believes that having these values in place makes every day more enjoyable and helps her students thrive. Reflecting on her own school days, Colette fondly remembers her fifth-grade teacher, Ms. Herring. Ms. Herring was a true champion for her, especially during tough times, particularly with reading. She perfectly embodied the three values that Colette aims to bring to her own classroom. There was never a dull moment in Ms. Herring’s class, even on Colette’s hardest days—all thanks to Ms. Herring's creativity and care!
Assistant Teachers
Anna moved to Greeley right after high school to attend the University of Northern Colorado and has loved living here for 25 years. Originally from Wyoming, she enjoys the less windy weather in Colorado. She lives with her husband and three daughters, spending her time driving them to gymnastics, karate, and swimming.
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In her free time, Anna likes reading, writing stories, crocheting, gardening, and baking. Two of her daughters attended Wee Love Preschool, where she volunteered before officially joining the staff when her youngest started kindergarten. This is her third year in early childhood education, and she’s gained a lot of valuable experience.
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Anna aims to create a fun and welcoming classroom atmosphere where students feel accepted and excited to learn. One of her favorite memories is seeing one of her students at her children's school during pickup, where the student would excitedly run up to her, reminding her of the importance of a teacher's role in a preschooler's life.
Classroom 8
Anna Samsel
Assistant Teacher
Amaya Porter
Classroom 9
Assistant Teacher
Amaya has lived in Northern Colorado for two years, pursuing her studies as a sophomore at the University of Northern Colorado. She is supported by a loving family that includes her mom, dad, and older brother. One of her cherished hobbies is going fish shopping for her tank, while her passion for swimming fuels her spirit. With five years of experience in early childhood education, she is dedicated to nurturing a love for learning, patience, creativity, and physical activity in her future classrooms.
Her favorite teachers were her 1st and 4th grade instructor, Ms. Barglowski, who inspired her by teaching in a way that she could understand and demonstrated unwavering patience.
Substitute Teachers
Stacy Sevier
Substitute Teacher
Stacy's family moved from Fargo, North Dakota, to Greeley in 1980; she has loved calling it home ever since! She attended Greeley Central High School and graduated from the University of Northern Colorado (UNC), where she met her husband, David. They have two grown sons, Nicholas and Jack, and are excited to welcome Nicholas's fiancée, Toni, into the family.
At home, Stacy and David enjoy the company of two cats, Luna and Rhea, and four backyard chickens named Nellie, Birdie, Duckie, and Goose. Stacy finds joy in cuddling kitties, growing flowers and vegetables, tending to her houseplants, reading, and crocheting. She also practices yoga and meditation.
With 20 years of experience in early childhood education, Stacy started with an in-home preschool before becoming a home study writer for prospective foster care/kinship care families through Weld County DHS. She was the lead teacher at Wee Love Preschool for the 2023-2024 school year and now enjoys substituting here.
Stacy believes the staff at Wee Love is incredible. She aims to create a supportive and welcoming environment where kids can make friends and develop a love for learning. She cherishes reading children's books, and favorites like "Where the Wild Things Are," "The Giving Tree," "Harold and the Purple Crayon," and "Goodnight Moon" are special memories from bedtime with her sons.
Cam has spent her whole life in beautiful Colorado! She moved to Greeley in 2007 to attend the University of Northern Colorado, where she met her husband, Josh, and earned her degree in Elementary Education. They have four wonderful daughters, Abigail, Emily, Sarah, and Megan, and a Mini Sheepadoodle, Piper!
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Cam loves riding her electric bike, which has the longest ride to Windsor and back. Teaching brings Cam so much joy! She's taught 5th grade and also substitutes in District 6. She enjoys cooking with her family and exploring the Colorado mountains or the beach. Cam hopes her students know how special they are and that they can CHANGE THE WORLD!
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As a kid, she loved playing with Barbies and imagining spectacular adventures. A fun moment this year was when a student said, "Ms. Colette, you can't eat that paper. It's not good for you. If you eat it, it will DIE YOU!" It gave us all a good laugh!
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Substitute Teacher
Cam Heidbrink