Our Family

Meet the SmartySprouts Team!

Colby 

Colby had a wonderful childhood growing up in Colorado with his brother, Colin, and loving parents, Carla and Chug. He was born with a curiosity for learning and love for the outdoors. While studying fruit bats for his biology degree in Costa Rica, Colby met his wonderful wife, Maria. They were married in 2015 and settled down outside Denver, Colorado. Colby has worked in a number of fields including biology, the mountain bike industry and most recently, finance. When expecting their first child, Colby became obsessed with learning everything he could about parenting and child development. He found a wealth of information, but discovered it wasn’t readily available for busy parents. In his excitement to share his newfound passion for parenting and child development with others, Colby joined his mom, Carla, and wife, Maria, to create SmartySprouts.

Carla

Carla grew up as the child of an Air Force officer attending seven schools before graduating high school.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in reading.  Raising two sons brought her great joy and fulfillment. She spent over twenty years as an educator teaching adult education, English language learners, and second and third graders. Carla was also a private reading tutor for many years sharing the joy of reading with many young readers. As a contributor to the Smartysprout blog, Carla hopes to share her knowledge of how language, reading, and writing develops with other parents seeking to maximize their child’s intellectual growth and potential.

Maria

Maria grew up in the beautiful country of Costa Rica. Like Colby, she shares a passion for science and the outdoors. Maria holds a bachelor’s and licenciate degree in tropical biology as well as a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology. She moved to the United States in 2015, and shortly thereafter, married Colby. Maria has worked in a number of science related positions and currently focusses on raising our two wonderful girls.

Odin

Odin is a corgie/border collie pup who specializes in abounding love, moral support and overall good vibes. He has a true passion for playing catch, whether it be a ball, frisbee, stick or pretty much anything else. He loves everyone and is especially fond of children of all ages.