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Barbara Robinson

Barbara Robinson
PreK Director
Bachelors Degree, Music Education, Colorado Christian University
Masters Degree, Early Childhood Education, University of Phoenix

I’m Mrs. Robinson, and I’m excited for another year leading the Pre-K program at Lincoln Academy. I have over 25 years of experience in early childhood education. I earned my BA in Music Education from Colorado Christian University and my Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Phoenix.

I’ve been serving as the Director and a teacher in the Pre-K program at Lincoln Academy since 2008. It’s such a joy to work with young children and help them begin their educational journey in a fun, nurturing environment.

Outside of school, I’m a proud mom of three, and my youngest child currently attends Lincoln Academy. I truly love being part of this school community and look forward to a great year ahead!

Lauren Kunau

Lauren Kunau
Bachelors Degree, Early Childhood Education, Grand Canyon University

Welcome to Pre-K at Lincoln Academy! My name is Miss Kunau (like UNO cards). I am a Colorado native and was raised in Arvada. For undergrad, I attended Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ, and finished with a degree in Early Childhood Education. After my brief stay in Arizona, I returned to Colorado to pursue my teaching career. I was overjoyed to get hired at Lincoln Academy after being a student here, myself! I have been teaching at Lincoln since 2015 and I have loved being a part of this community.  I love being outdoors, drinking coffee, and shopping at Target and Amazon. I am a firm but loving teacher who cares deeply for my students. I have a passion for young learners and I am so excited about this school year!

Brenda Guenther

Brenda Guenther
PreK Asst Teacher

I’m Mrs. Guenther, and I’m excited to be on the Pre-K team again this year for my eight year at Lincoln Academy. I have  an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. I will complete my Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies in the Fall. 

Over the years at Lincoln, I’ve had the opportunity to serve in many roles—including Educational Assistant, member of the DSS team, Substitute Teacher, and Program Director for Leopard Care. Each role has deepened my love for working with children and being part of this amazing school community.

I’m also a proud mom of two boys, one who has graduated and is at A West and the other who currently attends Lincoln Academy in 2nd grade. I’m so thrilled to be part of such a dedicated team and to work with our littlest Leopards as they learn, grow, and explore the world around them!

Rebecca Isenberg-Manguso

Rebecca Isenberg-Manguso
PreK Educational Assistant

I’m Ms. Manguso, and I’m so happy to be part of the Pre-K team at Lincoln Academy. Over the past five years, I’ve had the pleasure of being an Educational Assistant in 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and now this is my second year in Pre-K. I love helping young learners grow and explore the world around them!

In addition to teaching, I enjoy being involved in other parts of our school community. I help out with the tech team and run the sound booth during school events—it's fun to be part of the behind-the-scenes action!

Outside of school, I love traveling in my RV and spending time with my daughter, who attends Jefferson Academy. I’m looking forward to another wonderful year at Lincoln Academy!

Sandy Strauss

Sandy Strauss
PreK Educational Assistant

I’m Mrs. Sandy, and I’m so excited for another year on the Pre-K team this year! I’ve spent the past 9 years at Lincoln Academy in a variety of roles, including Educational Assistant in 5th and 3rd grade, and as the Distance Learning Coordinator for 4th grade. I genuinely love working with children and feel honored to be a part of their educational journey.

My husband and I are both Colorado natives who enjoy spending time outdoors whenever we can. I’m also a proud mom of four amazing boys. Our older two attended Lincoln for both elementary and middle school, and our younger two attend Lincoln Academy in 2nd and afternoon Pre-K!

I’m truly excited to be working with our youngest Lincoln Academy students this year and can’t wait for all the learning, laughter, and growth ahead!