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Elizabeth School District is proud to announce Jeff Maher as our new Public Information Officer. Jeff brings over 20 years of communications and marketing experience. Prior to joining ESD, Jeff served as Communications Manager for the past four years at STEM School Highlands Ranch. While at STEM, Jeff was recognized for significantly growing STEM’s social media and digital presence, helping turn it into one of the top performing charter schools in the state.
Prior to his career in education, Jeff spent 15 years as a television anchor, host and multimedia journalist for ABC, NBC and CW affiliates across the country. Most recently, Jeff was the host of “Wake up with the CW” in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Over the course of his career, he has received top awards from The Associated Press, The Society of Professional Journalists, New Mexico Broadcasters Association and the American Cancer Society (for helping raise over $3 million for cancer research while serving as Ambassador).
Jeff is a graduate of Metro State University and Ponderosa High School in Parker, Colorado.
“I am absolutely thrilled to be part of the team” says Maher. “Elizabeth School District is a place known for excellence and achievement. The staff regularly demonstrate a level of kindness, professionalism and innovation that you don’t always find at a lot of schools. I am greatly looking forward to developing creative and engaging content for this school district that matches the level of excitement that is already in place as we look toward the future.”
“We are excited to welcome Jeff to the Elizabeth School District team. His background and experiences will help us to continue to share the amazing stories of what our educators accomplish each and every day in the classrooms around our district,“ says Elizabeth School District Superintendent Dan Snowberger. “In addition to helping to expand our already diverse communications protocols in the district, Jeff also brings vast experiences that we hope he can share with students interested in careers in media and broadcast journalism. “
Elizabeth School District also congratulates Jason Hackett, for starting a new position with Douglas County School District as its new Director of Communications. Jason served as ESD Public Information Officer for the past three years, and played a big role in sharing news and updates from within the district, contributing to the development of the ESD website and much more.
"I'm incredibly grateful for my time at Elizabeth School District," says Hackett. "I took it as my duty to tell as many stories as best I could about the amazing students, faculty and staff in Elizabeth, and I hope I did right by each of them. They made my work fun, fulfilling and heaped with hope for the future."
"Elizabeth families have many years of pride ahead of them because of what students are learning and achieving in Elizabeth Schools! My heartfelt thanks goes to every person with whom I had the honor of interacting." He said.
"Elizabeth families have many years of pride ahead of them because of what students are learning and achieving in Elizabeth Schools! My heartfelt thanks goes to every person with whom I had the honor of interacting." He said.
“Jason dedicated countless hours to the district and built amazing systems by which the district has communicated with our many stakeholder groups,“ says Snowberger. “While I was disappointed to hear of his departure, I was excited for the opportunity that was offered to him and strongly support any of my staff in seeking career advancement opportunities. Jason has continued to supported Jeff in the transition process and won’t be a stranger in the district. We were glad to honor him at our last board meeting in June for his dedicated service to the district.”
For media inquiries, contact Jeff Maher at: jmaher@esdk12.org
