April 26, 2018
Mary Beggin, a beloved Lower School teacher at Mounds Park Academy, has decided to retire at the end of this school year. While she may not come to our campus next year, her legacy will live on through the many students she has taught throughout the past 45 years, 20 of which were spent at MPA.
Mary, who has taught second, third, and fourth grade at MPA, is exceptionally passionate about teaching and has truly enjoyed her teaching career. She loves her children as if they are her own—connecting deeply with each and every one of them and their families.
Mary is known for going above and beyond for every child, having tutored and provided extra learning support for many Lower School students. She genuinely wants each child to recognize and focus on his or her strengths—she wants each child to feel even better about herself or himself when the year ends.
When asked what she loves most about teaching at MPA, she replied, “When teaching at MPA, you cannot help but become a better teacher because you are surrounded by teachers who are so dedicated. If you lacked the knowledge, there was always someone to guide you. I also appreciated that when I had an idea, I was encouraged to try it and most often, someone was always there to suggest how to make it even better! No wonder MPA made me a good teacher. MPA is an exceptional school and I am the lucky one who has had the privilege to teach here.”
In retirement, Mary looks forward to staying up late, sleeping in, finishing a cup of coffee in the morning while reading the day’s paper, but mostly, spending more time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and siblings.
Please join MPA in expressing your deep appreciation for Mary at our annual Retirement Celebration on Thursday, May 31 from 4-7 PM at Keller Golf Club. We will honor Mary as well as Upper School teacher Richard Meacock, who retired last year but was unable to attend the gathering. RSVP via the invitation you received or email Laurie Foss, executive assistant to the head of school, at lfoss@moundsparkacademy.org.
