Surely, you don't think our teacher sleeps at school and spends her weekends there. When Mrs. Mahar runs into students outside of school, they always seem so shocked that she actually leaves the classroom! Although she is passionate about her chosen profession (really, it is her calling) and loves her students dearly, there certainly is more to her than teaching. 

Mrs. Mahar is married to Ryan and we have what we call a "blended family". She has two daughters Mackenzie (25) and Kennedy (21) and her husband has a son, Arthur "AJ" (20). They love to camp, play with their dog -Maizy (10), hike, eat good food, surf, travel, draw and read, play games, barbecue with friends, and take bike rides at the beach.

Mrs. Mahar and her husband bought their first home together in Costa Mesa in October, 2022 and enjoy working on home improvement projects together!

A Little Acrostic Poem...

Nicole Michele Mahar - born August 26.

Islands, like Maui and Jamaica are my favorite places. Warm is key!

Costa Rica is one of my favorite places (I've been twice).

One of four children, but the only child of my mother. (Figure that one out.)

Loves family, reading, crochet, cooking, & surfing.

Eagerly avoids eating mushrooms and peas! 🤢

Mother to Mackenzie, Kennedy, and AJ - and a sweet dog, Maizy.

Adaptive surfing and paddleboard volunteer

Has been a teacher for twenty-three years.

Actively rides the Peloton (bike) 2-3 days a week (@ 5:00 AM).

Really looking forward to seeing you grow this year!

Mrs. Mahar graduated from California State University, Long Beach in 2000 with a degree in Liberal Sciences and a certificate in Human and Child Development. She immediately entered the multiple subject teaching credential program on the same campus and received her credential in June of 2001.

Career Timeline:

Los Cerritos School, Long Beach
2001-2002: 4/5 combo class
2002-2006: 4th grade teacher

Fisler School, Fullerton
2006-2010: 3rd grade teacher
2010-2012: 5th grade teacher
2012-2014: 5th grade GATE teacher
2014-2015: 4th grade GATE teacher
2015-2016: 4/5 combo class GATE teacher
2016-2019: 4th grade teacher
2019-current: 5th grade GATE teacher

Mrs. Mahar completed her master's degree in Learning and Technology (with an emphasis in instructional design) in February, 2020!

•  I skipped kindergarten and began first grade only twelve days after my 5th birthday.

• I graduated high school when I was 16 years old. For the first ten days of college, I was still only 16 years old!

• I drove an ambulance as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for two years in Orange County. I have driven with lights & sirens, performed CPR on real people, and helped to save many lives!

• I had to change schools when I was entering 5th grade, because I had created a serious problem for myself telling a really big lie to basically the entire 4th grade and everybody was so mad at me!

• I have been a passionate surfer for over 30 years.

• In 6th grade, I was knocked off my feet by a boy chasing his friend, while I was bending down to pick up my hopscotch marker and  received seven stitches in my chin! I still have the scar.

• My favorite recess activity when I was in 5th grade was the monkey bars. I could do all sorts of flips on them!

• I have been to France, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Hawaii, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Canada, and 17 U.S. states.

• I can pitch my own tent, start my own campfire, and catch my own fish.

• I have an extra bone in the roof of my mouth. I'll say, "ahhhh" if you ask me to so you can check it out. Warning - it's kind of "freaky" according to some!