Jane Masterson believes deeply in giving back — a belief rooted in her Catholic faith and lived out in decades of service to Denver’s Catholic community. A lifelong Catholic, Jane attended Catholic school in Omaha, graduated from Creighton University, and met her late husband, Tim, there. “We went to Mass on our first date,” she laughs. “He was the love of my life”.
Catholic Education and the Underserved
For Jane, Catholic education has never been just about academics — it’s about community, shared values, and a commitment to caring for others.
“I’ve always been drawn to taking care of the underserved,” she says.
It’s a calling she has lived out in multiple ways — as an emergency room nurse, as the founder of her own business (Professional Immunizations & Medical Services, LLC), and as a passionate advocate for access to Catholic education.
Jane was an early supporter of Seeds of Hope, raising funds for families who couldn’t afford Catholic school tuition, and she helped organize the very first fundraiser at Arrupe Jesuit High School. Then, when her husband became ill, she put volunteer work on hold, stepping back to care for him until his passing in 2023.
A New Chapter: Kindergarten Tuesdays at Escuela
After that season of caregiving, Jane was ready to give back again — just in a different way. That’s when her friend, longtime Escuela volunteer and champion Debbie O’Dwyer, suggested a new opportunity: helping in a kindergarten classroom.
“I’ve always been asked to volunteer as a nurse,” Jane said, citing previous stints at St. Thomas More and Most Precious Blood. “But I wanted to do something different.”
So she joined Miss Stefanie’s kindergarten classroom on Tuesdays — and now, three years in, she says it’s one of the most meaningful parts of her week.
“I sit in a circle with the kids and help them with reading comprehension and writing,” she explains. “The kids are so sweet. They’re so cute. They’re just so ready to learn.”
“You’ve Got Me Forever”
What resonates most for Jane at Escuela is the welcoming, family-oriented community — and its deep Catholic identity.
“There’s something different about Catholic schools,” she says. “The prayers in the morning, the sense of connection. It’s not just academics — there’s a shared faith that ties everyone together.”
For Jane, volunteering at Escuela isn’t just something nice to do. It’s where she’s been called.
“An opportunity opens up, and I feel a tug — that’s it. You’ve got me forever,” she says.
