About Us!

Who We Are

We are proud parents of children who love to play, learn and explore. We found a gap in the entertainment industry between huge not for profit museums and the small indoor playgrounds around our area. We created KidSpace from scratch with our own life savings because we believed we could make something better for kids and parents!

In 2020, during the pandemic that shut down schools and threatened to ruin STEM for kids around the world, we founded KidSpace Launch, a non-profit educational arm of KidSpace to take over the educational programs and create new virtual programs to keep STEM accessible for all children.  We do not charge for our programs.  We survive on the generous donations of our patrons, grants and corporate sponsors.

KidSpace Launch is a nonprofit corporation available to the general public and dedicated to teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and problem-based learning to children through interactive play and informal education programs, with the ultimate objective of inspiring children to pursue STEM career fields.

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Meghan Stockman

Meghan is the co-owner and President of KidSpace, Inc. The mother of two children and former Space Weather Forecaster for National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) in Boulder until March of 2018. Her degree in Atmospheric Science from the University of Kansas led her to Boulder in 2009. Major Meghan Stockman retired from the Colorado Air National Guard in 2018 as the lead weather officer for the Colorado Joint Forces Head Quarters. Meghan had spent over 20 years in the Air National Guard doing “Terrestrial Weather”. Meghan has deployed overseas numerous times as Army support weather specialist prior to becoming an officer in 2007. Meghan served as the Commander of the 127th Weather Flight in Kansas prior to transferring to the Colorado Air Guard.

Roger Stockman

Roger is the co-owner and Vice-President of KidSpace, Inc. Roger has his Bachelors Degree in Art from the University of Missouri Kansas City. He was an illustrator and graphic designer for the Kansas City Star. Roger was a Security Forces Specialist for the 190th ARW in Topeka, Kansas, served on active duty after 9/11 deploying overseas numerous times and got his commission as an Intelligence Officer in 2007. In 2003 Roger became a Police Officer and served for 15 years between Lawrence, Kansas and Westminster, Colorado prior to creating KidSpace in 2018. Roger has a Masters Degree in Criminology from Regis University, which led in part to the creation of KidSpace.  “The best deterrent to crime is opportunity to do something better.” – Roger

Kim Noel, Field Trip/Summer Camp Director

Kim has been teacher in the Jefferson County School District for nine years including kindergarten, third grade nad sixth grade.  Kim is a mother and wife, and serves as the Field Trip and Summer Camp Director for KidSpace Launch.  Kim has been with KidSpace since its opening in 2018 and helps us during her summer and winter breaks from school.

“STEM and project based learning is a fundamental part of my teaching philosophy. Guiding children through a real world problem and solution is the most authentic learning that can take place in a classroom. I am so excited to share the STEM journey with your explorer!” – Kim

Kate Hall, Planetarium Director

Kate has her Bachelors of Science in Astronomy and Physics from the University of Hawaii at Hilo.  Kate was a Planetarium Operator/Programmer at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai’i and a Mountain and Star Tour Guide at Mauna Kea Visitor Information Center.  Kate now volunteers at the Audubon Center at Chatfield as an Astronomy Presenter and Star Tour guide. Kate is the Planetarium director for KidSpace Launch.  Kate is also the voice of Night Skies This Week, a weekly publication of KidSpace Launch.

Kate specializes in are in cultural mythologies, stellar evolution, and stellar navigation. Kate is a member of the Sigma Xi Research Society and of SACNAS promoting minorities in science.

Dakota Depew

Dakota is a children’s book author, published “How to be a Hero” in 2014.  Reigning Barista Pro of KidSpace, Virtual Reality guru, and awesome instructor of children’s programs, and artist of many works at KidSpace.  If you have been to KidSpace then you know Dakota. 

His expertise in virtual reality gaming has helped hundreds of kids and adults navigate the new technology.  Dakota is a top notch instructor, and loves working with kids.