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Jan Jacobs

Jan Jacobs first came to Denver as a student at Loretto Heights College.  She concluded her college years at Northeastern State University and the University of Oklahoma earning a BS and MS in Education.  Over the years she has served in numerous roles, always with the focus of providing insight, understanding and education regarding the American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) communities.  More recently she was the Master Teacher and Associate Adjunct Curator for Native Arts Department at the Denver Art Museum.  After leaving the Museum, she worked for Department of Commerce, US Census Bureau in the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs in Washington, DC. In that role, she served as the liaison between the Census Bureau and the 573 federally recognized tribes, numerous state recognized American Indian tribes and many national and regional AIAN organizations.  She assisted the Census Bureau in understanding the data needs of tribes and helping tribes access data pertinent to their governmental and funding needs.  She retired in 2012 and returned to Denver.
 
Jan continues her involvement in the American Indian community in Denver serving as the lead for the Denver Art Museum’s AIAN Advisory group.  She has been a visiting artist for the Denver Art Museum, sharing her of love of Osage ribbonwork with visitors and school groups.  She is also an active member of St. Luke’s Episcopal church.  She will be a conduit for Paddington and St. Luke’s as they continue their relationship as neighbors and supporters of the surrounding community.
 
As the I’ko (grandmother) to ten wonderful grandchildren, ages 4 months to 14, she is dedicated to help each grow and flourish. Children are the Creator’s gift, not to be taken lightly, but to be appreciated and respected.


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  • Home
    • Greeting from Head of School
    • Strategic Plan
    • Inclusivity
    • Annual Giving
    • Annual Report 2019-2020
    • Blog
    • History >
      • Colorado State Historic Designation
    • Giving
    • Kind Words
    • In the News
  • Why Play?
    • Curriculum
    • 1,000 Books by Kindergarten
    • Great Books for Children
    • Play-Based Articles
  • Outdoor Classroom
  • Admissions
    • Schedule a Tour
    • Class Offerings
    • Tuition & Fees
    • Financial Assistance
    • Summer Camp
    • Inquire
  • Our Team
    • Meet Our Teachers
    • Meet Our Administrators
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Meet Our Board
    • Meet Our PPA
    • Professional Development
    • Career Opportunities
  • Current Families
    • Important Forms
    • All Aboard!
    • Handbook & Directory
    • Important Dates & Calendars
    • Classroom Sites
    • Paddington Covid Dashboard
    • Gift Giving at Paddington
  • Contact