Maggie Thelen
Director of Mathematics, Innovation, and Accountability
Drawing upon a wealth of experience as a seasoned classroom teacher, Director of Gifted and Talented, Director of Instructional Technology, Elementary Principal, and a dedicated data enthusiast, Maggie Thelen stands as a dynamic leader within Rockford Public Schools. Currently serving as the Director of Mathematics, Innovation, and Accountability, Maggie is deeply
committed to advancing education through innovative programs, transformative instructional design, teacher professional development, and fostering excellence in student learning.
Passionate about people, leadership, and education, Maggie is particularly driven to empower educators to surpass perceived limits, encouraging them to stretch their thinking and talents beyond what they believed possible. Her leadership philosophy centers on challenging and supporting change, ensuring that teaching methods evolve to effectively meet the diverse needs
of all students.
Maggie’s has been honored as Technology and Learning Magazine’s Educational Technology Leader of the Year, recognized among West Michigan’s “One of 10” to watch in the New Millennium, recipient of the Ameritech Teacher Excellence Award in Michigan, awarded MACUL Educator of the Year, and bestowed with the Rising Star Award from the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Maggie’s has been honored as Technology and Learning Magazine’s Educational Technology Leader of the Year, recognized among West Michigan’s “One of 10” to watch in the New Millennium, recipient of the Ameritech Teacher Excellence Award in Michigan, awarded MACUL Educator of the Year, and bestowed with the Rising Star Award from the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Drawing upon a wealth of experience as a seasoned classroom teacher, Director of Gifted and Talented, Director of Instructional Technology, Elementary Principal, and a dedicated data enthusiast, Maggie Thelen stands as a dynamic leader within Rockford Public Schools. Currently serving as the Director of Mathematics, Innovation, and Accountability, Maggie is deeply
committed to advancing education through innovative programs, transformative instructional design, teacher professional development, and fostering excellence in student learning.
Passionate about people, leadership, and education, Maggie is particularly driven to empower educators to surpass perceived limits, encouraging them to stretch their thinking and talents beyond what they believed possible. Her leadership philosophy centers on challenging and supporting change, ensuring that teaching methods evolve to effectively meet the diverse needs
of all students.
Maggie’s has been honored as Technology and Learning Magazine’s Educational Technology Leader of the Year, recognized among West Michigan’s “One of 10” to watch in the New Millennium, recipient of the Ameritech Teacher Excellence Award in Michigan, awarded MACUL Educator of the Year, and bestowed with the Rising Star Award from the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Maggie’s has been honored as Technology and Learning Magazine’s Educational Technology Leader of the Year, recognized among West Michigan’s “One of 10” to watch in the New Millennium, recipient of the Ameritech Teacher Excellence Award in Michigan, awarded MACUL Educator of the Year, and bestowed with the Rising Star Award from the Michigan Association of School Boards.
