WHEN DID YOU START WORKING IN EDUCATION?
2015

WHEN DID YOU JOIN SRS?
2019

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT BEING A PART OF THE SAGE RIDGE COMMUNITY? 
The emphasis on high expectations.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR STUDENTS? 
Don’t be afraid of hard work.

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE CLASS WHEN YOU WERE IN COLLEGE? WHY?
Advanced Studies in Human Development. This class had an approach that focused on people and their opportunities and choices.

WHEN DID YOU START WORKING IN EDUCATION?
1996

WHEN DID YOU JOIN SRS?
2008

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT BEING A PART OF THE SAGE RIDGE COMMUNITY? 
The energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm of the students.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR STUDENTS? 
Keep asking questions to deepen your understanding.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EVENT/TRADITION AT SRS? WHY?
Outdoor Education -- it's a time for students to push themselves and stretch their thinking in safe and structured ways.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST? WHY? 
Head and the Heart -- I can sing all the songs and they never get old.

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE CLASS WHEN YOU WERE IN COLLEGE? WHY?
Comparative Vertebrate Morphology -- it demonstrates evolution and I love dissections.

BIO
Mrs. Gallivan and her husband (a history teacher) enjoy outdoor adventures, taking road trips, camping and sharing ideas about education. She recently started mountain biking and she has enjoyed exploring the Reno/Tahoe trail systems.