Maple Grove Elementary School

Jeffco Public Schools

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Lara McCormick
I am a Colorado Native and grew up in Arvada. I graduated with my Bachelors Degree in Sociology from University of Northern Colorado and my teaching license from Metropolitan State University.  I received my Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Colorado Christian University and also completed an endorsement in English as a Second Language.  A fun fact about me is that I have a huge extended family, my maternal grandmother was one of 19 children.  I am looking forward to teaching 4th grade this year after spending many years teaching 5th and 6th grade!  

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Jessica Whelan 

I was born and raised in Colorado and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. I earned my degree at CCU in Lakewood. I taught second grade at Warder Elementary for two years before finding my home here at Maple Grove. I am very close with my family and love spending time with them. I love to read, write, and get outside any chance I get. I am looking forward to learning many new things this year with my kiddos! 

Meg Arnold
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Meg Arnold

I was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. I received my BA in English Literature from Indiana University in 1990 and moved to Colorado where I eventually became a General Manager for a small chain of family restaurants with locations along the Front Range. When I left this position, I opened my own catering business in Arvada. I sold that business after 5 years when I became pregnant with my daughter Shea in 2003. Four months after her birth, I returned to school at UC Denver where I earned my teaching certification and MA in Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis in Linguistically Diverse Education. This year I am looking forward to watching a new stage of development in fourth grade. Having taught second and third grades, I am excited to see where we can go with another year under our belts!