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School of Education

If you dream of helping others reach their potential, a career in education may be for you.

Highlands  an excellent choice

New Mexico Highlands University has been giving teachers real-world skills for more than 100 years – in fact, New Mexico Highlands University began as a teacher’s college! Our affordable tuition rates and small class sizes are just two factors that consistently make New Mexico Highlands University #1 in student satisfaction in New Mexico.

We also offer a range of specialized majors and minors:

Early Childhood Multicultural Education – Contact Dr. Elisabeth Valenzuela, (505) 891-6907, evalenz@77d1.com;

Elementary Educcation – Contact Dr. Elisabeth Valenzuela, (505) 891-6907, evalenz@77d1.com;

Special and Secondary Education – Contact Dr. PJ Sedillo, (505) 891-6933, pjsedillo@77d1.com;

Secondary Education – Contact Dr. Elisabeth Valenzuela, (505) 891-6907, evalenz@77d1.com, and

Bilingual and ESL Education – to accommodate rising teachers’ passions – Contact Dr. Elisabeth Valenzuela, (505) 891-6907, evalenz@77d1.com.

Courses are available on the 滚球网站’s Main Campus and at 滚球网站’s Rio Rancho Center – Contact Ms. Christine Duran (505) 891-6903, cdduran@77d1.com, or Ms. Cecelia Jaramillo-Griego, (505) 891-6923, cecelia@77d1.com; 滚球网站’s Santa Fe Center – Contact Ms. Mary Angell, (505) 426-2131, angell@77d1.com, and 滚球网站’s Farmington Center – Contact Ms. Sharon Doom, (505) 566-3655, sharondoom@77d1.com

Accreditation for Teacher Education Programs

All programs offered through the School of Education undergo a strict accreditation process with State and National accreditation bodies to ensure the highest program quality. By clicking on the link above, you can access publicly available data on the various agencies and entities which accredit our programs. Contact Dr. Scott Parkman, (505) 891-6902, sparkman@77d1.com.

Job prospects are excellent.

Effective teachers are in high demand across the country, particularly in New Mexico. With a degree in education, our students are prepared for work in public and private schools or to pursue a Graduate Program.

Field Office inquiries:

Main Campus: Mr. Stephen Weatherburn, (505) 454-3108 sjweatherburn@77d1.com

Main Campus: Ms. Julia Andrada-Valencia, (505) 454-3382, jaandrada@77d1.com, or

Rio Rancho Center: Ms. Janis Taback-Keene, (505) 891-6927, jkeene@77d1.com.

Find out more about the Field Office!

Center for the Education and Study of Diverse Populations (CESDP)

The Center for the Education and Study of Diverse Populations (CESDP) was established in 1993 under the auspices of New Mexico Highlands University. Our mission is to assist communities in improving the quality of education for students, families, educators and community members; to nurture partnerships with other like-minded organizations, regional schools and districts, and our own state educational agency; and provide sustainable professional learning, leadership, and advocacy in support of students, parents/families, pre-service/in-service teachers, and administrators.

CESDP Inquiries:

Rio Rancho Center: Mr. Adrian Sandoval, (505) 891-6904, aisandoval@77d1.com, or
Main Campus: Ms. Frances Mares, (505) 454-3367, fmares@77d1.com

Partnerships with New Mexico Schools

滚球网站’s School of Education has a variety of partnerships with NM public schools. These partnerships offer our students great opportunities for gaining clinical teaching experience and help to improve local educational practices. Learn more about our Regional Partnerships Schools (RPS) and Professional Development Schools (PDS).

Partnership with La Cosecha

The 滚球网站 School of Education has a new partnership! Dual Language Education of New Mexico, founders of the internationally recognized La Cosecha Dual Language Conference, has signed an MOU providing attendees to the conference an option of undergraduate or graduate credit through 滚球网站.

School of Education Licensure Information

School of Education

Mary Earick, Ph.D.

DEAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – ICLRLT

Tele: 505-454-3146
Cell: 505-429-1850
Email: maryearick@77d1.com
Las Vegas Main Campus
STEC Bldg., Rm. 114

Geri Baca, MBA

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN

Tele: 505-454-3357
Email: baca_geri @77d1.com
Las Vegas Main Campus
STEC Bldg., Rm. 114

Geri Glover, Ph.D

PROFESSOR, ASSOCIATE DEAN
Tele: 505-454-3396
Email: gjglover@77d1.com
Las Vegas Main Campus
STEC Bldg., Rm. 128

Julia Andrada-Valencia

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
FIELD & UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Tele: 505-454-3382
Email: jaandrada@77d1.com
Las Vegas Main Campus
STEC Bldg., Rm. 108

Christine Duran

SR. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Tele: 505-891-6903
Email: cdduran@77d1.com
Rio Rancho Center, Rm. 116

Cecelia Jaramillo-Griego

SR. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ALTCP, C&I, EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, SPECIAL EDUCATION/GIFTED PROGRAMS
Tele: 505-891-6923
Email: cecelia@77d1.com
Rio Rancho Center, Rm. 204

Katherine King

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Tele: 505-454-3536
Email: kmking@77d1.com
Las Vegas Main Campus
STEC Bldg., Rm. 120

Frances Mares

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
CENTER FOR EDUCATION & STUDY OF DIVERSE POPULATIONS (CESDP), BLI, CL 2+2
Tele: 505-454-3367
Email: famares@77d1.com
Las Vegas Main Campus
STEC Bldg., Rm. 210

Ryan Trujillo

SR. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
INSTITUTE FOR CULTURALLY & LINGUISTICALLY RESPONSIVE LEARNING & TEACHING (ICLRLT)
Tele: 505-426-2072
Email: ryan@77d1.com
Las Vegas Main Campus
STEC Bldg., Rm. 117

Christopher Ulibarri, BA,  BS

SR. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
INSTITUTE FOR CULTURALLY & LINGUISTICALLY RESPONSIVE LEARNING & TEACHING (ICLRLT)
Tele: 505-426-2047
Email: cmulibarri@77d1.com
Las Vegas Main Campus
STEC Bldg., Rm. 117

Mission Statement

We immerse our students in authentic academic and professional settings, providing them with opportunities to bridge theory and practice and to engage in critical reflection that informs action.

I'm Interested In:

Jeremy Holloway, Ph.D.

PROFESSOR IN RESIDENCE
Email: jeremyh@77d1.com

Becky Kappus, Ph.D.

PROFESSOR IN RESIDENCE
Email: beckykappus@77d1.com

Melissa Riley, Ph.D.

PROFESSOR IN RESIDENCE
Email: meriley@77d1.com

Marisol Ruiz, Ph.D.

PROFESSOR IN RESIDENCE
Email: moruiz@77d1.com 

Elena Valdez, Ph.D.

PROFESSOR IN RESIDENCE
Email: elena@77d1.com 

Angelique Arias, BA

CONTENT DEVELOPER
TECHNOLOGY CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (NTIA GRANT)
Email: angeliquearias@77d1.com

Douglas Earick

DIRECTOR
PDS/PROBLEMS OF PRACTICE
Tele: 505-454-3548
Email: dearick@77d1.com
Las Vegas Main Campus
STEC Bldg., Rm. 126

Elvita Fudge, MA

DISTANCE COORDINATOR
TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Email: efudge@77d1.com

Mark Johnstone, MS

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
TECHNOLOGY CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (NTIA GRANT)
Email: mcjohnstone@77d1.com

Jann Justice, MA

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Tele: 505-891-6920
Email: jejustice@77d1.com
Rio Rancho Center, Rm. 115

Tamara Kumbalek, Ph.D.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
CENTER FOR EDUCATION & STUDY OF DIVERSE POPULATIONS, BLI, CL 2+2
Tele: 505-891-6942
Email: tkumbalek@77d1.com
Rio Rancho Center, Rm. 118

Kim Lanoy-Sandoval, Ph.D.

UNIVERSITY FIELD SUPERVISOR
ALTERNATIVE TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (ATCP)
Email: klsandoval@77d1.com 

Patricia Latham, Ph.D.

UNIVERSITY FIELD SUPERVISOR
ALTERNATIVE TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (ATCP)
Email: palatham@77d1.com 

John Lopez, MA

UNIVERSITY FIELD SUPERVISOR
ALTERNATIVE TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (ATCP)
Email: johnlopez@77d1.com

Casandra Medina, BA

COORDINATOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH
TECHNOLOGY CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (NTIA GRANT)
Email: casandra@77d1.com

Melissa Morrow, MLS

OER LIBRARIAN/ARCHIVIST
TECHNOLOGY CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (NTIA GRANT)
Email: melissamorrow@77d1.com
Las Vegas Main Campus
STEC Bldg., Rm. 118

Scott Parkman, Ph.D.

ACCREDITATION DIRECTOR
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Tele: 505-891-6902
Email: sparkman@77d1.com 
Rio Rancho Center, Rm. 225

Adrian Sandoval, MA

DIRECTOR
CENTER FOR EDUCATION & STUDY OF DIVERSE POPULATIONS, BLI, CL 2+2
Tele: 505-891-6904
Email: aisandoval@77d1.com
Rio Rancho Center, Rm. 117

Marthann Schulte, Ph.D.

PROJECT DIRECTOR
TECHNOLOGY CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (NTIA GRANT)
Email: marthannschulte@77d1.com

Jennifer Smith, BA

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
TECHNOLOGY CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (NTIA GRANT)
Email: jlsmith@77d1.com

Janis Taback-Keene, MS, EDS

FIELD COORDINATOR/INSTRUCTOR
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION FIELD OFFICE
Tele: 505-891-6927
Email: jkeene@77d1.com
Rio Rancho Center, Rm. 206

Randy Valcin, BS

CONTENT DEVELOPER
TECHNOLOGY CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (NTIA GRANT)
Email: rpvalcin@77d1.com

Stephen Weatherburn, MA

DIRECTOR
FIELD & UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Tele: 505-454-3108
Email: sjweatherburn@77d1.com
Las Vegas Main Campus
STEC Bldg., Rm. 109

Jessica White, Ph.D.

DIRECTOR
ALTERNATIVE TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (ATCP)
Email: jessicawhite@77d1.com 

Alumni Occupations

Graduates of the School of Education can be found in the following occupations:

  • Teaching
  • Counseling
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Curriculum Design
  • Bilingual Education
  • Educational Leadership
  • Teacher of English as a Second Language
  • Textbook Writing

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