2009-2010 Residency Teaching at Holm Elementary, 5th Grade
I am 42 and spent 20 years at the Rocky Mountain News as a reporter, writer and editor, covering everything from Aurora City Hall to late-night murders to the city’s concert scene. For the last nine years I was editor of the Weekend Spotlight section, one of the paper’s largest and best-read sections. I’m fairly certain I’m the only staff member in the News’ 149-year history to have interviewed both Oliver North and Carrot Top (although not at the same time).
Like 200 other News employees (and millions more in other industries) I had to plot a new course midstream. I thought, “If circumstances demand a change, why not make a real change – one that shifts how you think and ultimately makes a difference?”
After devoting half my life toward a product destined for the recycling bin, I was looking for a career that delivered lasting value. With teaching I knew each day’s work would build toward something bigger. At my age, I didn’t want to mess around, and DTR was the ideal program. It promised to load me up with experience and purposeful coursework with a very specific mission: helping urban children get the education they deserve. Michael completed his residency training at Archuleta Elementary.
Michael Mehle – Holm Elementary, 5th Grade
2009-2010 Residency
Teaching at Holm Elementary, 5th Grade
I am 42 and spent 20 years at the Rocky Mountain News as a reporter, writer and editor, covering everything from Aurora City Hall to late-night murders to the city’s concert scene. For the last nine years I was editor of the Weekend Spotlight section, one of the paper’s largest and best-read sections. I’m fairly certain I’m the only staff member in the News’ 149-year history to have interviewed both Oliver North and Carrot Top (although not at the same time).
Like 200 other News employees (and millions more in other industries) I had to plot a new course midstream. I thought, “If circumstances demand a change, why not make a real change – one that shifts how you think and ultimately makes a difference?”
After devoting half my life toward a product destined for the recycling bin, I was looking for a career that delivered lasting value. With teaching I knew each day’s work would build toward something bigger. At my age, I didn’t want to mess around, and DTR was the ideal program. It promised to load me up with experience and purposeful coursework with a very specific mission: helping urban children get the education they deserve. Michael completed his residency training at Archuleta Elementary.