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Where words fail, music speaks. - Hans Christian Anderson
2024 CMEA-NS Educator of the Year,
Mary Colligan
Mary Colligan, a dedicated educator, hails from the picturesque town of Chico, California. Currently in her 11th year of teaching, Mary embarked on her journey in education back in 2013 after graduating with her BA in Music Education and credential from CSU Chico. Her passion for shaping young minds led her to the community of Anderson, California, where she works as a middle school band teacher. Prior to her tenure in Anderson, Mary taught in Colusa and, before that, in Portola, California, where she fell in love with the mountains.
In the realm of music education, Mary's philosophy extends beyond the notes on a page. She firmly believes in the transformative power of music to instill essential life skills. Her teaching approach emphasizes leadership, teamwork, personal responsibility, and the importance of creating and pursuing goals. Mary has hosted an array of festivals, showcasing her commitment to fostering musical excellence. From instrumental and choral festivals to multiple levels of honor bands and honor choirs, she has created platforms for students to excel and shine.
Beyond the classroom, Mary Colligan finds joy in a diverse range of hobbies. From engaging in the imaginative world of Dungeons & Dragons to exploring the great outdoors through hiking, her interests reflect a dynamic and well-rounded personality. Add to that her love for trivia, voracious reading habits, and a passion for travel, and you have a dedicated educator whose professional prowess is complemented by a rich tapestry of personal interests, making her not just an instructor but a relatable and inspiring figure in the lives of her students.
Mary Colligan
Mary Colligan, a dedicated educator, hails from the picturesque town of Chico, California. Currently in her 11th year of teaching, Mary embarked on her journey in education back in 2013 after graduating with her BA in Music Education and credential from CSU Chico. Her passion for shaping young minds led her to the community of Anderson, California, where she works as a middle school band teacher. Prior to her tenure in Anderson, Mary taught in Colusa and, before that, in Portola, California, where she fell in love with the mountains.
In the realm of music education, Mary's philosophy extends beyond the notes on a page. She firmly believes in the transformative power of music to instill essential life skills. Her teaching approach emphasizes leadership, teamwork, personal responsibility, and the importance of creating and pursuing goals. Mary has hosted an array of festivals, showcasing her commitment to fostering musical excellence. From instrumental and choral festivals to multiple levels of honor bands and honor choirs, she has created platforms for students to excel and shine.
Beyond the classroom, Mary Colligan finds joy in a diverse range of hobbies. From engaging in the imaginative world of Dungeons & Dragons to exploring the great outdoors through hiking, her interests reflect a dynamic and well-rounded personality. Add to that her love for trivia, voracious reading habits, and a passion for travel, and you have a dedicated educator whose professional prowess is complemented by a rich tapestry of personal interests, making her not just an instructor but a relatable and inspiring figure in the lives of her students.
Past Recipients of CMEA-NS educator of the year.
Dr. Jane Brown, 2023
Todd Filpula, 2022
Katherine Conway, 2021
Mitch Bahr, 2020
Dean Nordby, 2019
Ted Dykstra, 2018
Gavin Spencer, 2017
Deb Wiseman, 2016
Michael Phenicie, 2015
Randy Humphreys, 2014
Karen Clark, 2013
Marsha Roby, 2012
David Green, 2011
Ronald Wolcott, 2010
Karol Forrest, 2009
Deborah Reinhardt, 2008
Nick Biondo, 2007
Thomas Aiken, 2006
Sal D'acquisto, 2005
Cydney Dixon, 2004
Brian McKee, 2003
Deborah Divine, 2002
Dan Neece, 2001
Helen Stephenson, 2000
Todd Filpula, 2022
Katherine Conway, 2021
Mitch Bahr, 2020
Dean Nordby, 2019
Ted Dykstra, 2018
Gavin Spencer, 2017
Deb Wiseman, 2016
Michael Phenicie, 2015
Randy Humphreys, 2014
Karen Clark, 2013
Marsha Roby, 2012
David Green, 2011
Ronald Wolcott, 2010
Karol Forrest, 2009
Deborah Reinhardt, 2008
Nick Biondo, 2007
Thomas Aiken, 2006
Sal D'acquisto, 2005
Cydney Dixon, 2004
Brian McKee, 2003
Deborah Divine, 2002
Dan Neece, 2001
Helen Stephenson, 2000