Mary Nelson
Executive Director
Mary Nelson is the Executive Director at the Denver Cooperative Preschool (DCP) and has been working in education since 2006. She has a B.A. in Psychology, and an M.A. in Educational Psychology. Mary is a graduate of the Stanley British Primary Teacher Residency Program, and was a 2018-19 fellow in the Buell Early Childhood Leadership program through the University of Colorado Denver. Mary is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Leadership for Educational Equity through the University of Colorado Denver. Mary has been a member of the DCP cooperative community since 2009, and has served as a parent, board member, Assistant Director, and Executive Director. Community-based education is at the heart of her educational philosophy, and she believes deeply in the power of collaboration between children, their families, and the school community. Working closely with families is one of Mary’s strengths, and she has a passion for supporting parents in realizing their vision for their child’s education.