Mile High Early Learning
Pamela Harris has a diverse range of work experience in the early childhood education sector. Pamela started their career at Clayton Early Learning in 1990, where they held various roles including Head Start Director and Co-Director. In 2002, they joined the City and County of Denver as the Head Start Director in the Mayor's Office for Education and Children. Pamela then moved on to become the Chief Operating Officer at the Denver Preschool Program in 2007. In 2009, they became the President & CEO of Mile High Early Learning. Additionally, they worked as an Adjunct Faculty at the University of Colorado's Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program from 2013 to 2019.
Pamela Harris has a diverse education history. Pamela earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Leadership from Union Institute & University. Prior to that, they completed a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, focusing on Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology, at the University of Oregon. Pamela also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Organizational Development from The Evergreen State College. Furthermore, Pamela has obtained a certificate in Business Administration and Management, with a general focus, from UCLA Anderson School of Management in 2004.
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Mile High Early Learning
Mile High Early Learning (MHEL) is the largest and oldest provider of subsidized quality early care and education in Denver. Our mission is to enable all children in Denver to succeed in school by providing resources and education to inspire a lifetime of learning and self-sufficiency. Using a Montessori inspired approach, MHEL helps the children it serves by fostering in them social competency, a habit of concentration, initiative and persistence, pride in the physical environment and a life-long joy of learning—all qualities which engender school success and responsible and engaged citizens. Our early learning centers across Denver serve more than 500 children each day. We also operate two drop-in centers in partnership with Denver Human Services and Denver Courts to provide a safe and healthy setting for their clients’ children. At our Northeast Learning Center, we have community education and outreach programs for Family, Friend and Neighbor care providers as well as parents. Programs such as Babies Ready for College and Play and Learn Groups are focused on supporting children’s growth and development by working with parents and caregivers. We remain deeply committed to ensuring that all children have access to quality early care and education. I welcome you to join us to make a difference in children’s lives.