Maple Grove Elementary School

Jeffco Public Schools

Mary Gallagher

I was born in Frisco, Colorado when my dad was an engineer on the Lake Dillon Dam project.  I grew up in Golden and went to Golden High School.  I graduated from University of Colorado in Boulder with a business degree.  After college I taught skiing at Copper Mountain and taught in other outdoor education programs, which led me to want to go into education.  I moved back to Golden and built a house with my husband Chuck.  We have one daughter, McKenzie, who is a junior at the University of Colorado.  I still love to ski and be outdoors.  I ended up teaching skiing for over 20 years and even taught a season in New Zealand.  I got my endorsement in Gifted and Talented education while working at a gifted center program in Jeffco.  I am excited to be at Maple Grove and meet lots of new people.  My favorite thing is coming up with ideas to help support students at all levels.  I love to see students get excited about learning and pursue their passion areas.