RISE Studies in Leadership

Leading From The Inside Out

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We have all heard the phrase "If you don’t tell your story, someone else will." With that in mind, the Priority Schools Bureau feels it is critically important to tell the stories of our leaders and their communities and to talk about the work that has been accomplished through the State's investment in Principal Professional Development. Work that empowers leaders. Work that  ignites system and school change. Work that leverages research-based practices and strengthens leadership capacity at every level through collaboration with all stakeholders who strive tirelessly to improve student outcomes. 

In partnership with the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, outstanding leaders from across our great state have shared and will continue to share their stories. These stories are grounded in a community challenge that identify actions taken and key takeaways.  These vignettes celebrate the tireless and fearless work that has been done by these leaders and provides a platform for others to see what is possible. These stories demonstrate that the investment in building the capacity of leaders across New Mexico is a worthwhile one.   

Thank you to our leaders sharing their stories. Thank you for letting us shine a spotlight on their tenacity, their drive, and their never-ending commitment and belief that more can be done for the children of New Mexico. 

We are incredibly grateful for your efforts and for the continued belief that we can do more together.

Outstanding Leadership Success Stories

Gerry Yemen

Senior Researcher Director, Darden Case Writing Research Group

 
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Elisa Begueria

Superintendent, Lake Arthur School District

Unleashing Potential

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Robyn Cook

Educational Consultant, Region 9 Education Cooperative

Leadership and Trash

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Peter Deswood

Principal, Rocinante High, Farmington Municipal Schools

On or Off the Bus

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Emily Foose

Director of Special Services, Bloomfield School District

Unleashing Potential

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Gerald Horacek

Assistant Superintendent Curriculum and Instruction, Gallup McKinley County Schools

Turnaround

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Nicole Lambson

Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Federal Programs, Farmington Municipal Schools

Rooting Out the Cause

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Carrie Lovato

Director of Instruction, Gallup McKinley County Schools

Develop Leaders

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Seth Martinez

Principal, San Juan College High School, Farmington Municipal Schools

Learning as Leadership

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Carrie Nigreville

Executive Director of Strategic Planning and School Support, Clovis Municipal School District

What Teachers Need from Their Leaders

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Danny Parker

Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education, Artesia Public Schools

Building Manager or Instructional Expert

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Melanie Rinehart

Principal, Bell Elementary, Deming Public Schools

Change Management—Show, Don’t Tell

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Arsenio Romero

Superintendent, Los Lunas Public Schools

Student Loss in the Pandemic

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James Schapekahm

Principal, Onate High School, Las Cruces Schools

Tools in the Toolbox—Virtually

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Matthew Vetterly

Principal, Sandia Elementary, Clovis Municipal School District

Frame-Up! Coach!