Middle School Dean (5/6)
Mrs. Mayo is the dean of Grades 5 and 6. Her main role is to support students, faculty, and families. She is also one of the secondary school counselors and helps eigth-grade students navigate the high school application process. Mrs. Mayo has worked at Graland for over 25 years. Ask her about her first role at Graland, before she became a dean!
Favorite Interaction with Students
Over the years, my favorite interaction with students has been through coaching. I have a real heart for field hockey, and I will always cherish those afternoons coaching and teaching.
Most Inspiring Graland Program
Too many to count! This is an incredibly impressive place and even after 25 years, I’m still learning about all the various programs we provide.
Favorite Graland Moment
The Great Pumpkin and
Graland Trip I Love
All! However, the Southwest trip in sixth grade is truly spectacular.
Professional Passion
Coaching and helping support other faculty members.
Lifelong Learner
I’m always trying to learn and grow along the way. I love new challenges and try and push myself out of my comfort zone.
Why I Work at Graland
I love the faculty and friends I have made throughout the years.
Outside Graland I’m ...
A mom, a wife, a dog owner, a gardener, and a true lover of the outdoors.
Life Goal
Keep going, keep serving, and always appreciate what you have.
Favorite Childhood Memory
Spending hours jumping on the trampoline.
Joined Graland In
My first job out of college was teaching PE at Graland in 1985. I’ve had the pleasure of teaching and coaching at a few other schools, but I always come back!
Hometown
Denver, Colorado
Education
BS in Kinesiology, University of Colorado Boulder
MA in Educational Psychology and Child Development, CU Denver
Graland Country Day School
Graland Country Day School is a private school in Denver, Colorado, serving students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Founded in Denver in 1927, Graland incorporates a rich, experiential learning approach in a traditional classroom setting, emphasizing the development of globally and socially conscious leaders who excel academically.
