About Us

Vanessa Ewing, Ph.D., MS.Ed.

Vanessa has served as an educator and counseling professor, consultant, and teacher- focused on exceptional children (both gifted and with areas of disability) in early childhood as well as middle school years.  She loves creative writing and art projects for younger children, focused especially on social/emotional topics and themes.

Gail Stine, M.S.

Gail has served as an elementary educator as well as gifted director and educator throughout the Denver Metro area for many years.  She enjoys consulting and supporting educators and parents in their work with young children in both academic and social areas.  

Stacey Pendleton, M.A.

Stacey has taught adolescent and adult learners with special interests in history, film, and the arts.  She also coordinates assessments for gifted learners.  She enjoys working 1:1 with students of all ages, as well as supporting the development of talents for those she serves.

Maddie Velez                                                                  Autumn Washington

Maddie has served as a counselor and administrator for children for over 20 years.  She has a special gift for connecting well with all the students she serves, helping them reach their potential and learning about their own unique gifts and leadership traits.  She is excited to be a part of BASE Village, providing counseling services to individuals and small groups.

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Autumn began her work as a counselor of children in youth over 11 years ago, with the past several years being especially focused on counseling and supporting gifted children ages 5-18 through their school years.  She has also counseled military members and their families, as well as training others as they begin their counseling careers.  In all her roles with working with youth and young adults, she has assisted in college/career planning, guided academic success, promoted healthy lifestyles, and fostered personal growth through social and emotional development.