Our Team

Kateri M. Fletes

Kateri Fletes- Director of El Telar, has lived in Asheville for 9 years. She believes that early child development lays the foundation for healthy and happy adults, and is dedicated to the growth and advancement of community childcare providers.


Maria Ascencion Ruiz

Maria Ascencion Ruiz Jurado- Program Coordinator with El Telar, was born in Michoacan, Mexico and was raised in Mexico City. She has lived in Asheville for 23 years, has 2 children, and 5 beautiful grandchildren.