Sep 8, 2022

New Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kelly Swanson

New Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kelly Swanson

 

Each week, MPCS highlights a member of the faculty and staff so that we can continue to build our community.

Title: Dean of Academics

Education: Bachelors degree, University of Wisconsin - River Falls; Masters degree, University of St. Thomas; PhD, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Number of years in my profession: 27

Fun fact: I love to travel! I love National Parks and road trips with my family: Jolaine, Becca, Jake, and Zach. I also love to write books, research, eat while I travel, and do professional development for teachers around the world.

Connection to MPCS: My son, Zach, is a junior this year at MPCS.

What I'm reading now or favorite book: The Bible. I like Bill Bryson, Paul Theroux, and other travel writers.

What makes me excited about working at MPCS: The faculty, staff, and students are so welcoming and passionate about what they do.


Announcements

October 3 - School Pictures Make-Up Day

October 4 - Fifth-Grade Spiritual Emphasis Day

October 4 - ParentEd. for Preschool/TK: Parent Learning Night, 6:30 p.m.

October 5 - Middle School ParentEd. P.E.P. Talk, 8:00 a.m.

October 5 - Prism Concert, 7:00 p.m.

Murray Arts Center, Kristi Lynn Theatre
Eighth-Grade and High School Band, Chorus, and Orchestra

October 5 - Prism Concert, 7:00 p.m.

Murray Arts Center, Kristi Lynn Theatre
Eighth-Grade and High School Band, Chorus, and Orchestra

October 6 - Moms of Mount Paran, 8:00 a.m., Murray Arts Center, Artist Reception Room

October 6 - Preschool Community Helpers Parade, 10:00 a.m.

October 6 - PTF Lower School Mother-Son Picnic, 5:00 p.m.

October 11 - Half-day Testing for Grades 9-11; Half-day Spiritual Emphasis Day for Seniors

October 12-13 - Parent-Teacher Conferences, Grades PK-8, No School Grades PK-8

High school students DO attend classes.

October 12-13 - Parent-Teacher Conferences, Grades PK-8, No School Grades PK-8

High school students DO attend classes.

October 13 - Senior Girls Pink Ribbon Luncheon, RSVP Required

October 16-20 - Homecoming Spirit Week

October 20 - Homecoming Game, Alumni Dinner

October 16-20 - Homecoming Spirit Week

October 20 - Homecoming Game, Alumni Dinner

October 16-18 and October 20 - Preschool/TK Donuts with Dads

October 23-24 and October 26-27 - Preschool/TK Donuts with Dads

October 16-18 and October 20 - Preschool/TK Donuts with Dads

October 23-24 and October 26-27 - Preschool/TK Donuts with Dads

October 19 - Men of Mount Paran, 7:45 a.m., Marietta Country Club, Men's Grill

October 20 - Moms of Mount Paran, 8:00 a.m., Murray Arts Center, Artist Reception Room

October 21 - Homecoming Dance, Hughes Gymnasium, 8:00-11:00 p.m.

October 27 - Moms of Mount Paran, 8:00 a.m., Murray Arts Center, Artist Reception Room

October 27 - PreK Community STEAM, for prospective families

October 27-28 - Middle School Musical: "Mary Poppins Jr."

October 28 - Serve Saturday

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