Mr. Mullen served in the US Peace Corps immediately after graduation, ultimately jump starting his career in education. Upon completion of the Peace Corps, Mr. Mullen taught in Northwest Denver as a 5th-grade bilingual teacher. Feeling ambitious, Mullen moved with his wife to NYC, where he received his Masters Degree in International Educational Development and Administration. Mullen was awarded the Campbell Award for campus leadership while at Columbia University. Missing the classroom, Mullen taught 8th Grade ELA at Success Academy Charter Schools in the North Central Harlem community. The Rocky Mountains were calling, and Mullen moved back to Colorado in 2019 after accepting a job as the Assistant Principal of Instruction at Strive Prep- Westwood. Mr. Mullen has loved his time in the Southwest Denver community and is relentlessly committed to providing a robust and rich experience for staff, students, and families. 

At STRIVE Prep – Westwood we are committed to the core beliefs of Achievement, Justice, and Perseverance. As a school, we combine rigorous academics with high expectations to ensure students are well prepared for high school. Each day, students receive 100 minutes of ELA and Math, supplemented  with 50 minutes of Science, World Studies, Art and Gym. We work to ensure that students are valued for their full authentic self, and celebrated for their achievements. As a team of teachers and students, we believe that we never give up, even when the work is hard.  As principal, I am dedicated to protecting the physical and emotional safety of your student. Creating, and maintaining secure learning environments is paramount to driving the academic success of your child. Thank you for considering Westwood, I am excited to do this work with you. Go Panthers!