Meet Mrs. Dean

Hello! My Name is Mary Dean and I am so excited to be at Denton High School teaching Algebra again year! I am originally from a small town north of Denton called Tom Bean where I was raised on a small ranch. I grew up barrel racing and showing horses while my brothers were bull riders. In High School I played Varsity Basketball 9th - 12th grade and did cheerleading 10th - 12th grade. I loved all the sports and riding my horses!

I am certified in grades 6 -12 mathematics from the University of North Texas. I taught a short time at Ryan High and Denton High when it was just the 9th grade center (yes that was a looong time ago). We moved to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and I taught 2 years up there before we had our daughter. After her birth I stayed home for 18 years raising all 6 my little munchkins. I resumed teaching in 2014 at Guyer High School where I was the lead algebra I teacher. In 2016 I transferred to DHS to be with my boys that are here!

I have been married for 26 years to my husband, who is a graduate of DHS class of '88. We have 6 children: Lillia (23) and getting married right when school starts and a DHS/TWU graduate, Daniel (21) a Bio/Chem major at college and a DHS gradute, Jacob (19) an Aviation major at college and a DHS graduate, Reuben (17) a junior here and active in the band, Caleb and Isaac (16 year old Twins) are at DHS as well. Caleb is in ROTC and Isaac is in the band. They are both the DHS Mascots this year.

This year begins my fourth year here at DHS and I am so excited! I love to go to the Bronco football games and cheer on the broncos! #lovethosebroncos

I am looking forward to instilling my love and passion for Algebra into each of you! I know math can be scary and overwhelming at times for some and easy and breezy for others. If you will come to class prepared, take daily notes, do the recommended problems and attend tutorials, I know that you will be successful in Algebra this year. Ask questions!!

I have been an active parent/volunteer for over 20 years in this district and I know how important the bridge of communication is between the teacher and parent. I will do my best to communicate on a continual basis with students and parents. I can best be reached through e-mail at mdean2@dentonisd.org I also have a text group that I will send out reminders of recommended homework, upcoming quizzes and test/projects.