Tennille Thorne, MEd

Tennille is an accomplished early childhood education professional with over 30 years of experience in diverse educational settings. Her career began in St. Louis, Missouri, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Harris-Stowe State College in 2001. She taught kindergarten in the St. Louis Public School system before moving to Germany, where she completed a Master's of Education in Curriculum and Instruction while working as a preschool teacher. 

After relocating to Colorado Springs, Tennille served as a Training and Curriculum Specialist and Director at the Air Force Academy's Child Development Center. She later worked as a kindergarten at Rocky Mountain Classical Academy before her family's next international move. In England, she rejoined a Child Development Center as a Training and Curriculum Specialist and later became a Preschool Teacher for the Department of Defense Education Activity(DoDEA).

Returning to Colorado Springs in 2019, Tennille taught kindergarten and then transitioned to preschool in District Eleven. In 2020, she earned a certificate in Early Childhood Special Education and now serves as a Preschool Instructional Coach for the district's preschool department. She is also a University Supervisor and mentor teacher, demonstrating her passion for guiding pre-service educators and championing inclusive learning for all children.