Mesa Elementary
Administration
Principal
Megan Oleson
It is an honor to be a part of the Mesa family! It is a privilege to serve as Principal at Mesa and to have the opportunity to serve the students, staff, and the community of Mesa.
Prior to starting at Mesa, I was an Assistant Principal at Weikel Elementary in D8 for four years. Additionally, I spent 15 years in the classroom teaching 5th-9th grades and special education K-6th. My experiences have taught me the value of building relationships and the importance of working together for the benefit of all of our students. I am committed to ensuring a safe learning environment as well as a positive and successful educational experience for your child/children.
I am a Wisconsin native and a HUGE Green Bay Packers fan! Go Pack! I completed my undergraduate degrees in Elementary/Middle and Special Education at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1998. Soon after, I moved to the beautiful state of CO where I completed my masters in Curriculum and Instruction with my certification in Administration. I have had amazing opportunities to teach in several CO school districts and lived and taught in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico for two years (go Chivas!). My favorite activities, when I am away from my Mesa family, are: skiing (I LOOOOVE cold and snowy weather), watching football, hiking, reading, cooking, being with my friends, and finding any opportunity to practice speaking Spanish. I am blessed to have amazing friends here in CO. Any chance I have, I spend with these fabulous people! Mesa is a perfect fit for me! I love our family environment and our OUTSTANDING community. We work hard every day to make sure our students will be successful members of our community. We are committed to excellence and strive to create and implement high expectations through engaging and creative lessons. I am so excited to be spending my 13th year in administration and my 28th year in education at Mesa. I look forward to experiencing this adventure with the phenomenal staff and community that surround me.
Dream BIG, Work Hard, and Make it Happen!
Phone: (719)382-1370
E-mail: moleson@ffc8.org
Assistant Principal
Christen Mellars
I am honored to serve as the Assistant Principal at Mesa Elementary. I began my career in education in 2007 and have been dedicated to teaching and supporting students ever since. Over the years, I have taught multiple grade levels (K-8) in Colorado, North Carolina, and internationally with DoDEA in Stuttgart, Germany. These experiences have provided me with the opportunity to work with diverse student populations and strengthen my commitment to fostering student success.
I earned my Doctorate in Education (EdD) from Liberty University, my Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Special Education Administration from the University of Northern Colorado, and my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Colorado State University Pueblo.
Although I was born in Colorado Springs, I spent part of my childhood in California before returning to Colorado as a young adult. My husband and I have moved multiple times due to his military service, but we are thrilled to have settled in Colorado—a place we both call home. We have two children and love spending time outdoors, especially camping in our restored 1969 Volkswagen T1 camper van.
In addition to my passion for education, I am an avid hockey player and fan. I actively participate in three different leagues in the Colorado Springs area and enjoy both playing and watching the sport.
Education has always been my passion, and I love seeing students grow and develop a love for learning. I look forward to working alongside the dedicated staff, parents, and students at Mesa Elementary. Please feel free to stop by and say hello or email me with any questions or concerns!
Christen Mellars, Ed.D.
Assistant Principal – Mesa Elementary School
Phone: (719) 382-1370
Email: cmellars@ffc8.org
Assistant Principal
Counselor
Kristina Gregor
Hi Mountain Lions and thank you for visiting my page! I’ve had the pleasure of being the School Counselor at Fountain Mesa Elementary since 2016. All of you - students, staff, and community - have become family to me. Walking into our building each morning and seeing all the beautiful faces brings me so much joy!
Before my career in Education, I was an artist and designer specializing in cabinet and millwork. I had the satisfaction of seeing my kitchen designs in magazines, and even got to work for some famous people now and then! And sure, running my business was exciting and fun but what I wanted even more than that was the feeling of belonging and community that I now enjoy being at Mesa. Our staff is a team! Together we create a building that is safe and welcoming for our students, and that provides the structure, tools, and guidance for them to succeed.
Originally, I come from Florida (go Gators!) where I earned my first BS degree in Vocational Education at a time when no one had ever heard of a woman aspiring to do this. I speak from experience when I tell you that every single student deserves to be and do whatever their dream is in lifehis is ! This is my passionate commitment to our children.
Colorado has been home to me for over 30 years now. We’re proud of our five children and two grandchildren. We root for the home teams like the Avalanche and the Broncos whether they’re easy or hard to love (respectively). My husband and enjoy going to concerts and exploring new places and are always looking forward to our next adventure! And I'm looking forward to Mesa's 2022/2023 adventure as well!
Phone: (719)382-1370
E-mail: kgregor@ffc8.org
Psychologist
Megan Page
I am excited to join the Mesa team for the 2022-2023 school year! This will be my 14th school-year as a school psychologist in the district. I earned my Bachelor's in Psychology from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah and my Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in School Psychology from the University of Colorado at Denver.
I cherish the time that I spend helping others or learning and growing together with the people of the D8 school community. I believe that children have a desire to make good choices but sometimes need help developing their skill set to do so. It is a tremendous gift for me to work with children to help them gain confidence and self-mastery with the skills to handle a variety of situations.
As the school psychologist I partner with the special education team and administration to identify barriers which may be impeding a student’s academic success. I work with students who need support with regard to their social, behavioral, or emotional skills in the school setting. Depending on student need, I may work with students individually or in small groups on things like: social skills, problem-solving, and anger management.
My wonderful husband and two sons are a great source of support for the time and energy I devote to work. We enjoy spending time outdoors, playing games, and serving in our church. I enjoy reading, drawing, and learning random bits of trivia. There’s always more to learn and new memories to create. I am excited to make new memories with the Mesa school community!
Phone: (719)382-1370
E-mail: mpage@ffc8.org
