SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT & TRANSFORMATION
Recognizing Dedication to School Improvement and Professional Growth
With the release of NM Vistas 2024, we proudly celebrate the schools that have exited school improvement designations. While we celebrate the remarkable achievement of schools exiting school improvement status, the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) emphasizes the importance of maintaining a targeted focus on continued progress in student achievement. Districts must continue to prioritize creating sustainable practices that put students first, building on a strong foundation of individual student progress while continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.
Mesa Middle School: Principal Sarah Draughon and staff
Berrendo Middle School: Principal James Vernon; Assistant Principal
Berrendo Elementary School
Hagerman High School: Principal Mark Williams; Superintendent Belia Reyes; Secondary Principal Codi Montes; Dean of Students/Athletic Director Andrew Rodriguez
Explore Academy Las Cruces: Head Administrator Dr. Toni Hull; Assistant Principal Antonio Zapata
Dexter Middle School: Principal Christina Ferguson and staff
Vista Middle School: Superintendent, Ignacio Ruiz, E; Executive Director of Leadership, Melissa Galaz; Principal, Debbie Trevizo; Assistant Principals, Stacie Williams and Kevin Moreman
Sunrise Elementary School: Principal, Dora Solis and staff
Picacho Middle School: Executive Director of Leadership, Melissa Galaz; Principal, Dana Lea
Mesa Middle School: Principal Sarah Draughon and staff
Lynn Middle School: Principal, Miguel Reveles and staff
East Picacho Elementary School: Executive Director of Leadership, Melissa Galaz; Principal, Michael Chaires, staff
Alma D'Arte Charter School: Chief Academic Office Adam Amador, Governing Board member Richelle Peugh-Swafford, staff
North Elementary School: Superintendent, Michael Crabtree, Deputy Superintendent, Steve Starkovich, Principal, Karen Middlebrooks
Mountain View Middle School: Superintendent Michale Crabtree; Deputy Superintendent Steve Starkovich, Principal Laigha Boyle; Assistant Principal Dr. Ernestine Baca
Desert Star Elementary School: Superintendent Michael Crabtree; Deputy Superintendent, Steve Starkovich, Principal, David Shriver, Assistant Principal, Bill Turner Jr.
Chaparral Middle School: Superintendent, Michael Crabtree; Deputy Superintendent, Steve Starkovich, Principal, Miguel “RJ” Baca
Bluffview Elementary: Falynn Burns, Assistant Principal; Mike Lambson, Principal
Mesa View Middle: Cody Green, Principal
Mckinley Elementary: Becky Ferris, Principal; Melissa Vigil, Assistant Principal
Heights Middle School: Dr. Christopher Jones, Principal; Joshua Adair, Assistant Principal; Gwen Johnson, Special Ed Site Specialist; Tammy Olmstead, 6th grade math and Core/Leadership Team; Susan Hayes, Parent Liaison; Allison Bouren, 6th grade ELA, Instructional Lead Teacher; Katie Bustamante, 8th Grade ELA, Instructional Lead Teacher.
Park Avenue Elementary: Jessica Sledzinsk, Principal
Nizhoni Elementary: Shirleen Rivers, Principal; Cornelia Max, 5th grade; Perfeilia Zohnie, 5th grade; Leah King, 4th grade; Veronica Johnson, 4th grade
Naaba Ani Elementary: Jennifer Griffith, Principal
Naaba Ani Elementary: Kevin Summers, Superintendent; Casey Joshlin, Assistant Principal; Jennifer Griffith, Principal
Central Primary: Kevin Summers, Superintendent; Jena Arambula, Principal; Jamey Jones, 3rd grade lead
Central Primary: Jena Arambula, Principal; Jamey Jones, 3rd grade lead
Sixth Grade Academy: Not Pictured: Dr. Judy Salipan, Interim Principal
Charlie Y. Brown Alt: Nic Williams, Bill Marcell, Terry Ferrarri, Cassady McQuitty, Adam Benavidez, Kristine Alexander, Daniel Saiz, Roxette Carbonell, Glenn Gealon, Zofia Sliwinski - Staff John Gutierrez, Principal
Pojoaque Intermediate: Teri Vaisa, Principal
Pablo Roybal Elementary: Lynda Lujan-Trujillo, Principal; Elizabeth Pacheco, Assistant Principal
Marshall Middle: Todd Morris, Principal
Cms Iacademy At Lincoln Jackson: Petie Davis, Principal
W.D. Gattis Middle School: Lori Gammill, Principal & Amazing Middle School Staff
Parkview Elementary: Shelly Smith, Principal; Nicole Richardson, Special Education Teacher
Eutimio Salazar Elementary: Claudia Coriz, Principal
Carlos F. Vigil Middle: Yvette Bakken, Principal; LeAnn Archuleta, Assistant Principal
Alcalde Elementary: Michelle Martinez, Principal; Sahadri Khalsa, Special Education
San Juan Elementary: Elias Allison,Principal
Abiquiu Elementary Not Pictured: Victoria Garcia-Principal
Staff from Caton Middle School
Staff from Houston Middle School
Staff from Houston Middle School
Staff from Will Rogers Elementary School
Staff from Stone Elementary School
Staff from Heizer Middle School
Staff from Highland Middle School
School of Dreams Academy: (Los Lunas Charter): Miguel Ogas, Academic Advisor; Mike Ogas, Superintendent/Founder
Los Lunas Elementary: Suzy Chavez, Director of Professional Learning; Susan D. Chavez, Acting Superintendent; Karla Dow, Director of Accountability; Matt Pendrak, Principal; Cassandra Johnson-Passeno, Assistant Principal; Adrianna Avent, Assistant Principal; Jessica Montano, Assistant Superintendent
Valencia Elementary School: Dave Vickers, Board Member; Susan D. Chavez, Acting Superintendent; Jessica Montoya, Inclusion Support Coach; Elizabeth Schilling, Academic Coach; Kristina Walker, Counselor; Sheresa Jaramillo, Principal; Selena Wilson, Assistant Principal; Mary Mcgowan, Director of Special Education; Jessica Montoya, Assistant Superintendent
Ann Parish Elementary: Jessica Montoya, Assistant Superintendent; Lisa Begay, Principal; Elizabeth Olguin; Assistant Principal; Susan D. Chavez, Acting Superintendent; Dave Vickers, Board Member
Tome Elementary: Dave Vickers, Board Member; Jessica Montoya, Assistant Superintendent; Reina Silva, Assistant Principal; Jacqueline Farrell, Principal; Susan D. Chavez, Acting Superintendent
Los Lunas Family School: Valerie Romero, Social Studies Teacher; Jessica Montano, Assistant Superintendent; Tim Holt, Special Education Teacher; Dave Vickers, Board Member; Claire Toledo, Principal; Jennifer Edea-Lalonde, Dean of Students; Susan D. Chavez, Acting Superintendent; Suzy Chavez, Director of Professional Learning
Enos Garcia Elementary: Nicole Mora Atencio, Principal; Leilani Montaño, Assistant Principal
Dulce Elementary: Nicole Mora Atencio, Principal; Leilani Montaño, Assistant Principal; Antonia Gleason, K-2 Lead; Ruby Maestas, Pre-K; Richard Ibarra, Kindergarten teacher; Cherry Malaque, Principal; Sandra Pixley, 5th grade teacher; Valerie Gomez, Lead Teacher 3rd-5th; Victoria Jackson, Lead Teacher 2nd; Gracia Buan, Lead Teacher 1st
Dulce Elementary: Nicole Mora Atencio, Principal; Leilani Montaño, Assistant Principal; Antonia Gleason, K-2 Lead; Ruby Maestas, Pre-K; Richard Ibarra, Kindergarten teacher; Cherry Malaque, Principal; Sandra Pixley, 5th grade teacher; Valerie Gomez, Lead Teacher 3rd-5th; Victoria Jackson, Lead Teacher 2nd; Gracia Buan, Lead Teacher 1st
Dulce Middle School: Dianne Gargar, Special Education Teacher; MA.Teresita s, Celo, Science; Daniel Loper, English Language Arts; Nancy Jobe, Principal; Nicholas Genovese, Special Education Teacher; Shawna Garcia, Physical Education Teacher; Talbrett Caramillo, Math Teacher; Leslie Edwards, Computer Teacher; Inky Vicenti, Counselor; Christopher Downy, English Language Arts Teacher; Thomas Rhode, Math Teacher; Carleen Vigil, Jicarilla Language Teacher
Dulce Middle School: Dianne Gargar, Special Education Teacher; MA. Teresita s, Celo, Science; Daniel Loper, English Language Arts; Nancy Jobe, Principal; Nicholas Genovese, Special Education Teacher; Shawna Garcia, Physical Education Teacher; Talbrett Caramillo, Math Teacher; Leslie Edwards, Computer Teacher; Inky Vicenti, Counselor; Christopher Downy, English Language Arts Teacher; Thomas Rhode, Math Teacher; Carleen Vigil, Jicarilla Language Teacher
Escalante Middle/High School: Isaac Royston, Community Liaison; Orlando Cordova, SRO; Anna Atencio, Counselor; Lea Leyba, Principal; Richard Amora, Teacher; Valerie Valdez, Teacher; Cadie Carrillo, Test Coordinator; Carlos Casados, Teacher; Andrew Sanchez, Teacher
Lybrook Elementary: Arsenio Jacquez, Principal; Dr. Rosetyn Carroll, Superintendent
Lybrook Elementary: Darlene Chiquito, Bilingual Teacher; Alverda Castillo, Educational Assistant; Pauline Pinto, Educational Assistant; Whitney Charlie, Educational Assistant; Renee Platero, Teacher; Jeannetta Smith, Math Interventionist; Arsenio Jacquez, Principal; Jennifer Martinez-Rivas, Teacher; Alverda Julian, Educational Assistant/BPA Advisor; Vivian Keetso, Administrative Assistant; Lynn Lindblad, Special Education Teacher; Ferry Ann M Mag-waver, Math/Science Teacher; Rudy Duran, ELA/History Teacher; Dr. Rosetyn Carroll, Superintendent
Lybrook Elementary: Arsenio Jacquez, Principal; Bernadette Ellis, Heather Fritts
San Diego Riverside: John F. Toya, Art Teacher; Joe Dan Lovato, Director/Principal; Dominic Toya, Native Language; Kira Loretto, Ed Fellow/EA
Hodgin Elementary: Steven Baca, Student Success Coordinator; Bruce Torres, Assistant Principal; Tonya McCullough, Principal
Janet Kahn Fine Arts Academy: Felicia Mondragon, Principal; Latoya Infante, Secretary
Janet Kahn Fine Arts Academy: Felicia Mondragon, Principal; Latoya Infante, Secretary
Mark Twain Elementary: Desiree Earnest, Principal; Jessica Anderson, Head Teacher
Mark Twain Elementary: Desiree Earnest, Principal; Jessica Anderson, Head Teacher
Mary Ann Binford Elementary: Tara Byers, Instructional Coach; Carrie Ortiz, PhD., Early Warning Systems; Stephanie Nieto, Principal; Rachel Atencio, Behavior Redirector; Max Bode, Community School Coordinator; Dulce Rivera, Dean of Students
Mary Ann Binford Elementary: Tara Byers, Instructional Coach; Carrie Ortiz, PhD., Early Warning Systems; Stephanie Nieto, Principal; Rachel Atencio, Behavior Redirector; Max Bode, Community School Coordinator; Dulce Rivera, Dean of Students
Bellehaven Elementary: Sara Carrillo, Principal; Kent Salazar, Physical Education Teacher
21st Century Public Academy: Jeremy Peckens, Principal; Amy Morga, HR; Mary Tarango, Superintendent
21st Century Public Academy: Jeremy Peckens, Principal; Amy Morga, HR; Mary Tarango, Superintendent
Governor Bent Elementary: Kimberly Junker, Dean of Students; Laura Chiang, Principal
Governor Bent Elementary: Kimberly Junker, Dean of Students; Laura Chiang, Principal
Jackson Middle School: Kimberly Crabtree, Assistant Principal; Tracy Straub, Principal
Jackson Middle School: Kimberly Crabtree, Assistant Principal; Tracy Straub, Principal
Kennedy Middle School: Edna Torres-Chapparo, Community School Coordinator; Kimber Duvall, Student Success Coordinator; Seth Shapiro, Principal; Lana-Rae Montoya, Assistant Principal; Jazmin Krizizke, School Counselor; Rosamond Rockwell, Dean of Students
Matheson Park Elementary: Deborah Pohl, Community School Coordinator; Jacqueline Lovato, Principal; Liz Haid, Transformational Coach
Matheson Park Elementary: Deborah Pohl, Community School Coordinator; Jacqueline Lovato, Principal; Liz Haid, Transformational Coach
Tomasita Elementary: Dr. Darryl Bryant, Stem Director/Teacher; Valerie Webb Jaramillo, Principal; Erin Wrobel, Dean of Students
Tomasita Elementary: Dr. Darryl Bryant, Stem Director/Teacher; Valerie Webb Jaramillo, Principal; Erin Wrobel, Dean of Students
Zia Elementary: Erika Montano, Principal
Mission Avenue Elementary: Ami Montoya, Assistant Principal; Jennifer Tooley, Principal
Mission Avenue Elementary: Ami Montoya, Assistant Principal; Jennifer Tooley, Principal
Wherry Elementary: Carl Steward, Dean of Students
Wherry Elementary: Carl Steward, Dean of Students
Los Ranchos Elementary: Craig Robinson, Principal; Amy Hurly, Intervention; Cynthia New, Special Education Head Teacher; Keith Montano, Transformational Coach; Kimberly Quesada, k/1 Bilingual Teacher; Sonia Baca, Kindergarten Teacher
Mountain Mahogany Community School: Amy Vermillion, Social Worker; Lori Webster, Principal; Lauren Scott, K Teacher; Dr. Josh Hackett, Counselor
Taylor Middle School: Christina Baca, Assistant Principal; Regina Smith, Assistant Principal; Andrea Carbajal, Principal
Taylor Middle School: Christina Baca, Assistant Principal; Regina Smith, Assistant Principal; Andrea Carbajal, Principal
Belen Middle School: Caleb Crum, Assistant Principal; Tanyia Montoya, Principal
Belen Middle School: Caleb Crum, Assistant Principal; Tanyia Montoya, Principal
Gil Sanchez Elementary: Carla Martinez, Principal
Magdalena Middle School: Micheon Shellhorn, Federal Grants Coordinator; Christopher Backstrom, Principal; Dr. Glenn Haven, Superintendent
R. Sarracino Middle School: Holly Mayfield, Principal
Socorro High School: Joni Mauldin, Assistant Principal; Elizabeth Rivera, Principal
Hayes Middle School: Luis Garcia, Administrative Intern; Sandra Lopez Alvarado, Assistant Principal; Katrina Sisneros, Principal; Jessica Short, Dean of Students
Hayes Middle School: Luis Garcia, Administrative Intern; Sandra Lopez Alvarado, Assistant Principal; Katrina Sisneros, Principal; Jessica Short, Dean of Students
James Monroe Middle School: Ashley Keilbarth, Principal; Olivia Oyinatumba, Assistant Principal
James Monroe Middle School: Ashley Keilbarth, Principal; Olivia Oyinatumba, Assistant Principal
Manzano Mesa Elementary: Shannon Dickson, Principal; Angela Stoltenberg, Dean of Students
Manzano Mesa Elementary: Shannon Dickson, Principal; Angela Stoltenberg, Dean of Students
The International School at Mesa Del Sol: Mary Vesper, Principal
Tres Volcanos Community Collaborative School
Tres Volcanos Community Collaborative School
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School: Lefonso Castillo, Principal
Rio Gallinas School: Amor Sanchez, Community Schools Coordinator; Aja Currey, Principal; Janel Williams-Salazar, Student Services Coordinator; Katherine Lucero, Office Manager
Rio Gallinas School: Amor Sanchez, Community Schools Coordinator; Aja Currey, Principal; Janel Williams-Salazar, Student Services Coordinator; Katherine Lucero, Office Manager
Los Padillas Elementary: Principal: Cristina Benitez De Luna
Adobe Acres Elementary: Principal: Maria Cordero
South Valley Academy: Jenn Gable Principal: Shantelle Quintana
Alamosa Elementary Principal:Alvaro Ramazzini Ellen Becker-Jaffe Robert Espinosa
Atrisco Elementary: Nicole Alderate, Joyce Apodca, Liz Griner, Alex Medrano
Hawthorne Elementary: Assistant Principal Missy Cordero Teacher: Elyse Jojola
Arroyo Del Oso Elementary: Principal Deborah Henley
Bel-Air Elementary: Principal Hannah Mainolfa Admin Intern Roxanne Jaecks
Del Norte High: Principal Edward Bartot Assistant Principal Mark Ramirez
McKinley Middle School: Principal Andy Legant
Ecademy: Principal Ron Worley
Wilson Middle School: Katherine d Salazar AP, Rebecca Pickett counselor, Mauricio Orejel EA, Jess Wiltamuth AP, Cameron Vallejos Family Liaison/EA, Kelly Davis, Community School Coordinator, Matthew Burrow, Principal
Polk Middle School: Ben Bustos- Principal Jonathan Aranda, AP
Rudolfo Anaya Elementary: Rebecca Maestas-Prinicipal, Ashley Nkebengeshe-AP
Truman Middle: Not Pictured- Michelle Armijo-Principal
Carols Rey Elementary: Judy Touloumis-Principal , Robert Alexander-AP
Valle Vista Elementary: Not Pictured-Jasmine Martinez-Principal
Chamiza Elementary: Heidi Dudley-Principal , Christine Aguilar-Dean of Students
Nizhoni Elementary: Shirleen Rivers-Principal, Cornelia Max-5th grade, Perfeilia Zohnie-5th grade, Leah King-4th grade, Veronica Johnson-4th grade
Newcomb Middle: Ethel M. Manuelita-Principal
Mesa View Elementary: Amy Cameron-Instructional Coach Amy L. Ray-School Principal
Los Alamitos Middle: Stan Maschal-Principal
Laguna-Acoma Middle: Monika Sanchez-AP Jackie Sanchez-Principal
Cochiti Middle: Molly Gurule-Principal
Santo Domingo Middle