Dear Cheltenham Elementary Community,
I am thrilled to greet you as the new principal of Cheltenham Elementary School! It is both an honor and a privilege to join such an amazing school community. I look forward to meeting many of you at the Exhibition of Learning on Thursday, April 24th. In the meantime, please complete this short survey to share your hopes and dreams for Cheltenham.
I have had the honor of spending my entire educational career in Denver Public Schools, where my experiences have been instrumental in preparing me for this role. I spent 15 years at Edison Elementary and 5 years at West High School in Northwest Denver, where I discovered my passion for working with students with diverse learning and social-emotional abilities. As the assistant principal at Edison from 2021 to 2024 and current interim principal at Grant Ranch ECE-8 school, I am dedicated to closing achievement and opportunity gaps, ensuring strong social-emotional lessons for all students, and fostering growth among both teachers and students.
I am committed to cultivating a school community where equity, empathy, and inclusion are not just ideals but lived experiences. By working collaboratively with students, families, and staff, I will ensure that Cheltenham Elementary is a place where every individual can thrive and reach their full potential. Our school community—including our students, staff, families, and neighbors—is truly unique. The collaboration and partnership among all parties ensure we nurture our students as learners and responsible citizens.
On a personal note, I live in Thornton with my husband, Matt, who works in healthcare policy and financing, our 7-year-old daughter, Audrey, and our two dogs. We love to read, create art, travel, camp, hike, and explore together! Being outdoors is where I find my greatest peace.
I look forward to getting to know each of you and working together to make this year a memorable and successful one for our students. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime with questions or suggestions. Your support and involvement make all the difference in our school community.
Thank you for your warm welcome as I step into this role. Let’s make this year extraordinary!
Warm regards,
Mrs. Megan E. Bohanan
Principal, Cheltenham Elementary
720-424-6682