Mom. Educator.
Advocate for Apple Valley.
Education
Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Maggie is a proud graduate of Roosevelt High School and the University of Iowa, where she earned her degrees in English and African American Studies. Maggie’s passion for education and equity led her to Minnesota, where she earned her secondary teaching license from Metropolitan State University and set down deep roots in the Twin Cities.
18 years of advocacy and service
In the Classroom: Maggie began her career as a middle school language arts teacher in the East Metro at Crosswinds Arts and Science School, where she learned the invaluable art of truly listening to youth and families.
In the Nonprofit Sector: In Maggie’s work as a Chief of Staff at Educators for Excellence, an education advocacy-based nonprofit, she actively managed budgets, supervised dedicated volunteers, served as a project manager, and continued her daily fight for equity and quality education for all students.
In Project Management: Currently, Maggie serves as an enterprise project manager for Saint Paul Public Schools, where she supports the development of impactful new programs like the East African Magnet School and the Afrocentric program at Benjamin E. Mays.
In the Community: Recently, Maggie served as a board member on the Eastview Community Foundation, where she helped award over $90,000 in scholarships to 75 – 90 students annually.
Family
Maggie has been married to her wonderful partner, Nick, for 23 years and together they have two children. Isabelle is 16 and attends Eastview High School and Henry is 18 and preparing for his sophomore year at the University of Minnesota.