School Advisory Council Candidates for Next Year
Here's the complete list of folks who have submitted their names as candidates to serve on a school's Advisory Council. They are presented here grouped by school name. We have a total of 52 candidates for the entire district! (Click here to see a Printer-Friendly version of this page.)
| School | Candidate's Name | Running As... | Business Name (if applicable) |
Candidate Information (if available) |
| Cielo Azul Elementary | Andrew A. Odnoha | Community Member | Retired from banking, where he spent 31 years and attained Senior vice-president position. He spent 1 year in Round Rock, TX. He has now moved back to Northern Meadows. His granddaughter currently attends Cielo Azul. He has also served on the City Council for 2 years in Montague, NJ. | |
| Cielo Azul Elementary | Christina Sharpe | Parent | She is currently on the PTO Board and would like to continue to work closly with the school. | |
| Cielo Azul Elementary | Hope Trujillo | Parent | She is a mother of two boys. One will be in the 3rd grade and the other will be entering Kindergarten in the 09-10 sy at CAE. She is employed part-time as a social worker and her husband has been in the military for 19 yrs. She enjoys spending time w/ family and her children's education. She is a hockey-mom, which is a lot of sacrifice and time but feels that her children are worth it! She would like to be considered a parent liason. She has educational experience. | |
| Cielo Azul Elementary | Jessica Vigil | Parent | She is a parent here at Cielo Azul and volunteers on a regualr basis. | |
| Cielo Azul Elementary | Julie Scoffield | Parent | She is a stay-home mom. She volunteers regularly at Cielo Azul. | |
| Cielo Azul Elementary | Kendra Russell | School Staff Member | As a former PTA President/board member and PAC member I beleive I have alot of knowledge and ideas to share with all involved. | |
| Cielo Azul Elementary | Kristie Hill | Parent | She is a substitute teacher with RRPS. She will be graduating in the spring with her degree in Elem. Education with a Special Education endorcement. She has three children in the RRPS system ranging from 9th grade to Kindergarten. | |
| Cielo Azul Elementary | Rebecca Wiseman | Parent | She is a volunteer here at CAE and is always helping with anything she can. | |
| Cielo Azul Elementary | Samantha Swain | Parent | Mother of 6 children, ranging in age from 2-18 yrs old. She currently home schools two of her children. She also volunteers w/ her daughter's class at CAE. She would welcome the idea of being more involved at CAE by being a part of the Advisory School Council. | |
| Cleveland High | Cheryl Burrell | Community Member | My qualifications for School Advisory Council: I served one and a half years on the School Advisory Council at Rio Rancho Mid High. I enjoyed participating in the upcoming goals of the school and would love to continue that process in the future as a grandparent in the community. | |
| Cleveland High | Cynthia Krupiak | Community Member | 5K Real Estate & Construction | Being a small business owner and a parent of three children in the district, at EHES, RRMS, and CHS, keeps me very interested in the continued success and development of our community in all respects. I've been a licensed real estate broker for 19 years and self-employeed for the past 14 with the last 4 1/2 years here in Rio Rancho. My husband and I also own a construction company in Rio Rancho. the success of this community directly effects my family two fold: in education for my children and development of the community for our businesses. I've been active at various levels in the RRPS district with EHES, MVMS, RRMH, and RRHS. Not only in the classrooms with teachers and parents, but also as a Boys Soccer Booster Club member for CHS this year, VP for Boys Soccer Booster Club last year at RRHS, served on the District's Committee to approve 09-10 Middle School principals, class parent, team mom and choreographer for the Grease production at MVMS. As a community business owner, I am familiar with budgets, communication, commitment and am comfortable with dealing with other professionals as well. Communication is a critical part of our businesses and in our family. Listening, communicating, negotiating and executing strategic plans are how goals are accomplished. It would be a privilege to serve on the School Advisory Council for Cleveland High School. |
| Cleveland High | Junior Hunte | Parent | Served on the Parent Advisory Council at the Mid High. Substitute teacher for over 6 years. I have a student at S. Cleveland High. Enthusiastic about helping and improving the public school system. | |
| Cleveland High | Kelly Branchal | Parent | After living in Missouri and Oregon for almost 15 years, my family was very happy to move back home to New Mexico and Rio Rancho in 2001. My husband Robert and I have actively parented our children Emily (25), Daniel (23), and Adam (16). Emily is a 2002 graduate of RRHS, and Daniel is a 2004 graduate of RRHS. Adam will be a junior at CHS (GO Storm!) and has greatly benefited from the diverse variety of classes and enrichment programs offered in our Rio Rancho schools. As a Realtor for 12 years (6 actively selling in Rio Rancho), I realize that good schools are important to our children and to our community. I have been proud to show parents how our schools will benefit their children and improve the future resale value of their home. While I am not activley selling at this time, I am currently attending NMHU to complete my degree in Secondary Education and Special Education. I look forward to working with the Advisory Council to make sure that our RRPS students continue to make the most of their opportunities, meet challenges head on, and have their diverse needs met in order to receive the best education possible! | |
| Cleveland High | Randy Trujillo | Parent | I have enjoyed helping the public school system by providing positive feedback to the schools that I have worked with before. I served two terms for Colinas del Norte Elementary, two terms for Mountain View Middle School, and now I want to give my experience to Cleveland High School. I have one student attending this school, and one that will be a senior next year. I have been in education as a substitute teacher, educational assistant, and Student Advisory member. I hold two AAS degrees and a BA in Leadership. Students need a voice for them within the High School program. I would appreciate your vote to offer my skills and leadership so their voices are heard. | |
| Cleveland High | Scott J. Vesely | Parent | I am a financially minded entrepreneur with a wealth of experience inside and outside the corporate world with strong ties in and around Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. Having one child already graduated from RRPS and with another one currently attending Cleveland High School, I understand the importance of having quality leadership at all levels. I will bring a business sense to the council while exploring new educational programs and expanding the financial sense of Cleveland High School. I look forward to assisting other council members, Principal, and students in achieving their goals. | |
| Colinas Elementary | Elsa Aragon | Parent | I am a parent of 2 students at Colinas del Norte Elementary. I speak English and Spanish, as do my children. I will represent all bilingual students and families through a position on the Council. I'm interested in helping to improve education for all children. | |
| Colinas Elementary | Jessica Koppel | Parent | I am interested in helping in my child's school and learning more about how the school functions. | |
| Colinas Elementary | Victoria Galler | Parent | I would like to get more involved in my children's school and education. | |
| Eagle Ridge Middle | Nikki R. Santino | Parent | If you are looking for a parent that is dedicated to the development and future success of our youth, then please vote for me. I am highly dedicated and self-motivated, with an ability to assess existing programs and help develop and implement creative strategies to improve across-the-board performance by all involved. I would love to play an active role on the School Advisory Council- no more watching from the sidelines! God Bless Eagle Ridge. | |
| Enchanted Hills Elementary | Judy Reynolds | School Staff Member | I am the school counselor at Enchanted Hills. Having been an education/counselor for forty-two years, I am completing my sixth year at Enchanted Hills. I have a Masters of Education in Counseling and Student Services from the University of North Texas. I am a passionate educator and team player. I feel that I can be a valuable member of the advisory school council. | |
| Enchanted Hills Elementary | Martha Gonzales | Parent | Pay your staff and teachers more money. | |
| Enchanted Hills Elementary | Melissa David | Community Member | Sunflower Day School, LLC | I have been a small business owner for the past five years. I am a New Mexico licensed elementary teacher with seven years public school teaching experience. I began my career in education over twenty years ago. My experience has been in preschool, primary elementary and ESL preschool to fifth grade. I have three children who attend Rio Rancho schools and I am pleased with the education they are receiving. I would like to support Enchanted Hills by serving in the School Advisory Council. |
| Enchanted Hills Elementary | Melissa David | Community Member | Sunflower Day School, LLC | I have been a small business owner for the past five years. I am a New Mexico licensed elementary teacher with seven years public school teaching experience. I began my career in education over twenty years ago. My experience has been in preschool, primary elementary and ESL preschool to fifth grade. I have three children who attend Rio Rancho schools and I am pleased with the education they are receiving. I would like to support Enchanted Hills by serving in the School Advisory Council. |
| Enchanted Hills Elementary | Tonia Harris | School Staff Member | I was on the council last year. | |
| Lincoln Middle | Cherai Slade | Parent | My name is Cherai Slade. My family has recently moved here from Gilbert, Arizona. I will have 1 daughter in MLK and 2 children in Lincoln Middle this year. I was on my children's last school's Site Advisory Board for a period of 3 years. I served as a parent and employee. I worked at the school substituting in the office, attendance, library, nurse's office, and any other place I was needed, so I know how things are supposed to work and what parents are capable of. I have been happy so far with what I have seen in the Rio Rancho School district. I do however see a few things that trouble me as far as safety in the schools grounds. I would love to have the opportunity to share some ideas I have to better the school. I am a stay at home mom so I have lots of time to devote to this position. I appreciate your vote. Thank You! | |
| Lincoln Middle | Jennifer Wittenbrink | Parent | Has served as a member of the Advisory School Council @ Colinas for 3 years and as a chair person for 2 years. Is an educator since 1989. It would be an honor to serve on the LMS Advisory School Council. | |
| Lincoln Middle | Kathy A. Hoessel | Parent | It would be an honor to serve on this council for Lincoln Middle School and to work with our Principal, Myra Roosevelt. I have 2 children who attend LMS (7th & 8th grade). I have been an active parent volunteer at Lincoln. My background includes Elementary Teaching Credentials (K-6th) and a Masters in Education. Additionally, I have subbed for APS since 2002. I welcome the idea of becoming more involved at LMS by serving on the Advisory School Council. The Rio Rancho Public School District allowed a transfer for both of my children and I wish to pay them back my gratitude by giving my time and educational knowledge to our school. It is my strong passion to help meet the educational needs of our children and lead them to a successful middle school experience. | |
| Maggie Cordova Elementary | Audra Dodson | Community Member | Rio Rancho Printing | With my longstanding community involvement and business background, I look forward to sharing my knowledge with the Advisory Council. My son will be a 2nd grader at MCE next year. |
| Martin Luther King Elementary | Carla B. Wade | Parent | Running as an interested parent who is very active in the school. | |
| Martin Luther King Elementary | Cherai Slade | Parent | My name is Cherai Slade. My family has recently moved here from Gilbert, Arizona. I will have 1 daughter in MLK and 2 children in Lincoln Middle in the 2009-2010 school year. I was on my children's last school's Site Advisory Board for a period of 3 years. I served as a parent and as an employee. I worked at the school substituting in the office, attendance, library, nurse's office and any other place where I was needed so I know how things are suppose to work and what parents are capable of. I have been happy so far with what I have seen in the Rio Rancho School District. I do however see a few things that trouble me as far as safety in the school grounds. I would love to have the opportunity to share some ideas I have to better the school. I am a stay at home mom so I have a lot of time to devote to this position. I would appreciate your vote. Thank you. | |
| Martin Luther King Elementary | John M. Francis | Community Member | I have been a supporter of Rio Rancho Schools for over 21 years as a D.A.R.E./G.R.E.A.T. officer, Boundary Committee member and School Board Committee. I am committed to Rio Rancho Schools & their students. | |
| Martin Luther King Elementary | Robert Gabaldon | Community Member | Bank of Albuquerque | I very much enjoy serving the Rio Rancho Education Community, and it's been fun watching MLK Elementary progress. I've served on this committee since its inception and would happily continue if elected. |
| Puesta del Sol Elementary | Anna Mayberry | Parent | I have served on the council for one year and would like to continue my service. | |
| Puesta del Sol Elementary | Elsie Granath | Parent | Interested in serving on the Puesta SAC. | |
| Puesta del Sol Elementary | Nadine Maes | Parent | Background: Governor appointed member of the New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Planning Council and the Governor's Commission on Disabilities. I've been an Information and Family Resource Specialist at UNM's Center for Development and Disabilities, Vice President of the Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network, and member of the Rio Rancho Special Education Advisory Council. | |
| Rio Rancho Elementary | Dannielle Agena | Parent | PTA President | |
| Rio Rancho Elementary | Jennifer Scott | Parent | Substitute for the school and PTA Vice President. | |
| Rio Rancho Elementary | Nicole Shaver | Community Member | Intel | My daughter will be in Kindergarten this fall and I am excited to be an active part of her school. As an engineer, I have a passion for math and science education, and would like to do what I can to further the educational experience of all students at Rio Rancho Elementary. |
| Rio Rancho Elementary | Rebecca Nicoletti | Parent | Rio Rancho Printing | As a parent of a soon to be fifth grader at RRES and a business woman. I can share my knowldege as an experienced team member. |
| Rio Rancho High | Amanda Bader | School Staff Member | Teacher At RRHS,AP World History, Economics | |
| Rio Rancho High | Gerald Sargent | Parent | Intel | Hello, I am Gerald Sargent. I am a software technician at Intel. I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a AAS degree in Electronics Technology. I have had the opportunity to travel and communicate with diverse groups of people. I have one child attending Rio Rancho High. I want our children to be successful and enjoy the opportunities that a great education can provide. With all the distractions and financial issues that the district has faced, I feel that sometimes focus is lost on the real goal which is to give our kids the best education possible. I am an advocate for the children and they need to be heard. When kids, parents, schools, and business leaders work together, we all win. Thank you for this opportunity to serve. |
| Rio Rancho High | Gordon Douglas | School Staff Member | Teaches life skills with the Step Program | |
| Rio Rancho High | Ibarra, Albert | Parent | "I work for the New Mexico Environment Department's OSHA as an Administrative Manager. I possess Master of Business Adminstration degree. My 20 years plus of public service with State of New Mexico has given me the privilege to work with many diverse industries. I volunteered my time during the katrina disaster. I coached High School Soccer one year and volunteered my time coaching young children most of my lifetime. Why am I a Candidate? Because I am an advocate for education and children doing well in school | |
| Rio Rancho High | Louis Martinez | Parent | Reason for Running - Parents should have an opportunity to be involved in every aspect of their children's public education process and my reason for running is to help every student succeed / graduate from high school. I have served one term (2007-2008) on the Advisory School Council. During this term I directed my input to accommodate parental and student needs to the recently implemented class schedules. While serving, I also was involved in preparing the Senior Student/Athlete Exit Survey sent to more than 75 Seniors in 2008. Information from this survey will be used to improve RRHS Athletics. I was recently appointed to serve on the University of New Mexico's Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) Finance Chairman and UNM Athletic Council's- Academic Integrity sub-committee. This council has oversight of the UNM Athletic Department to ensure that student/athletes are making real progress towards earning a degree and offers guidance and solutions to the UNM Athletic Director to comply with NCAA graduation standards. Goals and Objectives - I will work diligently to support Rio Rancho's students and work to improve and expand our curriculum to motivate more students to choose careers in the sciences. I attended a recent public school meeting/review of the 'No Child Left Behind' (NCLB) federal act and if selected, would work to advise our Principal on how to best address policies and problems that have come about through the federal legislation that effects our community. I have a great deal of budget experience from my work with the State Legislative and Executive Branches and Local Governments that would be used to assist the Principal in reviewing the school's budget. | |
| Rio Rancho Middle School | Jeda Farris | Parent | I have 2 children attending Rio Rancho Public Schools (one 8th grader at RRMS and a 2nd grader at RRE). As I watch my children grow, I have also watched the Rio Rancho district grow. I have been an active participant in my children's education. I would like to increase my participation by serving on the Advisory Council. My background is in accounting, specifically internal audit. I have a BS in Accounting, and have served as a Communications Commissioner with the Rio Rancho Soccer Club. I ask for the opportunity to serve our children and our community. | |
| Rio Rancho Middle School | Kitty Szarkowski-Boder | Parent | My name is Kitty Szarkowski-Boder and I have three children in the Rio Rancho school district. I have an avid passion for the educational needs of our children and watching them exceed their own expectations and desires. Our next generation of scholars have an incredible opportunity to make a change and their mark on society. Let's give them the tools to be successful. My background includes a Master's Degree in Management, working in Japan for nine years and teaching in a one-room school house (K-6) in Tully Cross Ireland. I have had the pleasure of experiencing various teaching styles, methods, and programs and realize that nothing is beyond a child's reach. I would welcome the opportunity to partner on the School Advisory Council for Rio Rancho Middle School and look forward to assisting in the needs of our children's future. | |
| Rio Rancho Middle School | Sharyl Kuehnert | School Staff Member | I have taught 8th grade at the Mid High for 5 years, volunteering for various committees (boundary, Middle School re-design), facilitated this year's Jr. EXPO (8th grade), coached the Speech and Debate club for 2 years, and am an active member of Rio Rancho's Parks & Recreation Commission. I'd like to further my commitment to Rio Rancho's middle school students by taking an active role in our newest middle school's Advisory Council. Thank you for your consideration. | |
| Rio Rancho Middle School | W. Kenny Sanchez | Community Member | Intel | My wife and I have three children that have attended seven of the Rio Rancho Public Schools. Currently we have a senior, junior, and an 8th grader enrolled in RRPS. Our family has been very involved in the schools over the past 12 years and is extremely proud to be part of such an exceptional school district. We frequently attend extracurricular activities and our children are members of numerous athletic teams. I served 2 years on the RRPS Fine Arts Advisory Council where I was able to champion many events where students were able to showcase their artwork within the business community. I have been a judge for many Science Fairs and my wife and I routinely volunteer for school events. As an Advisory School Council member, I would like to help develop our newest Middle School to its fullest potential and to seek out opportunities to connect our school with the business community. |
| Sandia Vista Elementary | Alan Salls | Parent | Tvalley Collections | My son will be enrolling in Rio Rancho School District this fall as part of the new Montessori Program, after finishing Kindergarten at a private school in Rio Rancho. I would like to remain as involved in his education process in the public school system as I have been while he was in private school. I have been a Rio Rancho resident for 3 years and am the owner of Tvalley, a licensed collection agency. |
| Shining Stars Preschool | Cheryle Lynn Daniels | Parent | I currently serve on SSPS SAC, ths year being my second serving on this team. My son is currently enrolled at SSPS and will also attend this school in the fall for the 09-10SY. I have been a teacher with APS for three years prior to the adoption of our oldest child. I have served in the Children's Ministry at my church for over 9 years, teaching in the 4 year old program. I am extremely motivated to improve some things in our beautiful school, and am willing to attend any meeting or conference available. | |
| Vista Grande Elementary | Adriana Stansbury | Parent | Parent of students at Vista Grande. Former Educational Assistant with RRPS. | |
| Vista Grande Elementary | Michael Maves | Community Member | State Farm | My wife and I are proud parents of 2 daughters currently attending Vista Grande Elementary. Halle will be in the 4th grade and Eleyna will be in 1st grade. Both girls started at Shining Stars Preschool. Shining Stars was an excellent program and both our daughters came away better for their experiences there. Having one daughter with special needs and another who is mainstreamed, my wife and I experienced the challenges and rewards of having students in the Rio Rancho Public School system. I/we would like to share our experience to the benefit of other parents at Vista Grande and within the system. |
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