• Mary Hood - Students refer to me as Mrs. Mary

    Email: mhood3@cherrycreekschools.org

    How many years have you been teaching/working in education? In CCSD? In Summit? 
    15 years teaching, 15 years in CCSD, 5 years at Summit
     
    Write two things you are excited about for this school year. 
    Watching my students fall in love with school and making in-person connections with the whole Summit community.
     
    Some interesting facts about me.
    I have a little brown dog named Charlie and I am a certified yoga teacher
     
     
    Diane King - Students refer to me as Ms. King
     
    Email: dking2@cherrycreekschools.org
     
    How many years have you been teaching/working in education? In CCSD? In Summit? 
    32 years teaching, 32 in Cherry Creek, 5 years at Summit
     
    Write two things you are excited about for this school year.
    Kindergarten is the best grade because I get to share with children the excitement as they discover that they are readers and writers! This year we are enjoying playing together and sharing toys and supplies as we build friendships and social skills.
     
    Some interesting facts about me.
    I have four grown children, two live in NYC, one lives in Seattle, and one is in college and lives with me! I love to camp, hike, bike, and be outside!
     

    Megan Shantz - students refer to me as Ms. Shantz

    Email: mshantz@cherrycreekschools.org

    How many years have you been teaching/working in education? In CCSD? In Summit? 
    I have worked in education for 9.5 years, taught for 7.5, and been in CCSD/at Summit for 5 years.
     
    Write two things you are excited about for this school year. 
    I am so excited to see all the progress that my students make and for us to have a great year learning and growing!
     
    Some interesting facts about me.
    I am a Colorado native (5th generation!) and my husband and I are both graduates of Cherry Creek School District! I have a sweet baby girl named Lydia and a cute toddler named Adele who is obsessed with her puppy, Ove.
     
     
Last Modified on August 29, 2022