Amy Chato has lived in Vail for the last 25 years arriving after her undergraduate studies for "one season". She fell in love with the mountains, the community and never left. She began her mountain life as a ski instructor for 3-6 year olds and later obtained her elementary school teaching license in 2008 from the Stanley British Primary Teacher Preparation Program. Amy has more than a decade of experience in early childhood education including 1st grade teacher, preschool director, early intervention service coordinator, and instructor of ECE courses at Colorado Mountain College where she supports the early childhood workforce in the region. In her current role, she manages the early learning programs for YouthPower365, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth and their families every step of the way from early childhood through college and career.
Amy graduated with a B.A. in Theater from St. Mary’s College in South Bend, Indiana. She is currently a Cohort 14 Buell Early Childhood Leadership fellow and holds a M.A. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Colorado Denver. Her passion for serving the youngest members of her community and their families will always remain a strong focus. Her experiences as the daughter of an immigrant allow her to empathize with the unique challenges that many families face living and working in Eagle County. She hopes her advocacy and leadership can help to shape a more inclusive and compassionate community culture that truly values young children and their families.
Amy graduated with a B.A. in Theater from St. Mary’s College in South Bend, Indiana. She is currently a Cohort 14 Buell Early Childhood Leadership fellow and holds a M.A. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Colorado Denver. Her passion for serving the youngest members of her community and their families will always remain a strong focus. Her experiences as the daughter of an immigrant allow her to empathize with the unique challenges that many families face living and working in Eagle County. She hopes her advocacy and leadership can help to shape a more inclusive and compassionate community culture that truly values young children and their families.