Meet Ms. DeLaney!

My name is Megan DeLaney, and I am from Toledo, Ohio.  This is my 17th year of teaching, and my 10th year at IHM.  Growing up, I was inspired to be a teacher through helping my mom in her classroom, as well as working with children through volunteer programs.  I attended Xavier University, where I received my B.S. in Early Childhood Education.   ​

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The beginning of my teaching career was spent in the Archdiocese of Boston, where I was privileged to participate in a teaching service program as a member of the Urban Catholic Teacher Corps (UCTC) of Boston College.  While in UCTC, I started the Pre-K program in an inner-city Catholic school in Boston, and I earned my Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Boston College.  My time in UCTC ignited a passion within me to work in Catholic schools.  ​

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I feel blessed to be here at IHM, where the students are inspiring, and families are truly caring!  My favorite thing about teaching is helping the students I teach to reach goals that allow them to feel proud of themselves.  Each student comes to  1st grade at the beginning of the year with so much potential to learn and grow.  I feel privileged to not only help make that learning come alive, but to get to know the students along their path of growing in first grade.  ​

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Outside of school, I enjoy baking, running, and spending time with my family and dog.  This past summer, I celebrated my 1-year wedding anniversary with my husband Brad, and we took a trip to Lake Tahoe, California.  I am a 10-time marathon runner, and I achieved a huge goal of running the Boston Marathon in April of 2022!  I also ran the Flying Pig Marathon this past May through the pouring rain and achieved my fastest time on the course.  I have found great joy in achieving goals through training and racing!  ​

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I am excited for the year ahead with your children! ​

Sincerely,​

Ms. DeLaney