Mary Anne Aragon '67 grew up in Colorado Springs and attended Divine Redeemer and graduated from St. Mary's High School. She received a BA in Education from Loretto Heights Catholic College in Denver and a Masters degree in School Counseling from University of Northern Colorado. After teaching for many years, she received a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from University of Denver, and she had the pleasure of being a principal for eight years before returning to her roots at St. Mary's High School in August of 2016. After six years as a college counselor, she became Director of the Academic Support Program for a few years until her skills were called upon to return to the role of Counselor. For the last several years, Mary Anne is the college and academic counselor, helping students achieve their goals for "after St. Mary's" life. All of her experiences are testament to the passion she has for working with kids.

Mary Anne and her husband Phil '67 (deceased) graduated from St. Mary's a year apart and have two grown children. Both their son and daughter as well as the respective spouses are Educators. Mary Anne has two granddaughters, one in Nashville in her third year of teaching and one in Los Angeles in marketing. Seven of nine of her siblings are also Educators. The love of helping students learn and grow is in the DNA!

When not at school, Mary Anne enjoys biking, playing tennis, and spending time with family.