Mary Axelson has dedicated her career to student success,
teaching, learning and mentoring. She
understands and has always demonstrated the need for accountability. Her
passion was knowing that her students succeeded and that Colorado Mountain
College was the best it could be in the classroom, in the community and in the
eyes of the public the college served. Axelson was a faculty leader at Colorado
Mountain College, and she had the courage to speak up for the students and
faculty when sometimes administrators veered off the path in making a decision
that might not have been in the best interest of our students. She is respected
for speaking the truth and being dedicated to the success of students who
weren’t always at the top of their class.
Her enthusiasm for CMC has never waned. Her passions were history,
developmental studies and English. She built strong relationships throughout
the college.
How wonderful it would be to actually have an educator on
the board of trustees for CMC. Not all decisions in education are made with
student success and fiscal responsibility as the focus. Axelson would bring these gifts to the board.
Yes, she loves education, teaching and learning, but in addition, she actually
has real-life experience and a deep understanding of all that encompasses.
Often education gets lost in trying to emulate a business model or pleasing
political allies or enhancing one’s resume. Axelson’s focus has always remained
on the individual student. CMC is a strong and well-respected college with
exceptional faculty and staff. Axelson is an educator that understands the
college and is always working to see that it succeeds and continually improves.
CMC would be fortunate to have a former full-time faculty
member that treasures her experiences to represent the college and its
communities.