Master Educator – Ms. Mindy Upton

Mindy Upton has dedicated 37 years to nurturing young children as both a mother and teacher, including 25 years as founder of Blue Sky Kindergarten in Boulder. With a background in music and movement from Boston Conservatory, she went on to study early childhood education, Laban-based movement theory, and Rudolf Steiner’s work, including Bottmer Gymnastics. She serves on the board of the National Institute for Play, has been adjunct faculty at Naropa University since 1980 teaching “Kindergarten Magic,” and mentors new teachers. Recently published in Spirituality in Education, her work emphasizes integrating spirituality into learning. Mindy’s lifelong mission is to honor the wonder of early childhood, bringing love and individualized attention to every child.