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Meet Our Faculty

Directory by last name: A-E | F-J | K-O | P-T | U-Z

A-E

Ken Adkins
BFA, University of New Mexico
MM, University of New Mexico
kadkins@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2007.
Currently teaching 6th Grade Jazz Band, Middle School Jazz Band, Jazz Band I, Jazz Band II.
 
Douglas Anderson - History
BA, University of Wisconsin
MS, JD Vermont Law School
ME, College of Santa Fe
danderson@sandiaprep.org
View website
At Sandia Prep since 2001. Bio ...
Currently teaching 8th Grade American Government, 9th Grade World History I.
 
Toby Arias - Resource Teacher
BS, City College of New York
tarias@sandiaprep.org
 
Carol Arnold - College Counseling Administrator
carnold@sandiaprep.org
Bio ...
 
Allen Arsenault - Academic Technology Coordinator/Communications/Mathematics
BS, University of Maine, Orono
MA, University of New Mexico
aarsenault@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1998. Bio ...
Currently teaching Calculus II, C++, Independent Study.
 
Steve Ausherman - Photography/Art
BFA, Art Institute of Chicago
MA, University of New Mexico
sausherman@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1999. Bio ...
Currently teaching Clay & Sculpture I, Drawing & Painting I, Photography I & II.
 
Max Baca - Maintenance
 
Marc Bailey - IT Help Desk
helpdesk@sandiaprep.org
 
Stephen Beamish - Mathematics
BPE, Dalahousie University
sbeamish@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2000. Bio ...
Currently teaching Geometry, Precalculus, Math Topics.
 
Ron Briley - Assistant Headmaster/History
BA, West Texas State University
MA, West Texas State University
rbriley@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1978. Bio ...
Currently teaching 11th Grade American History, Contemporary American History Through Film, Independent Study.
 
Julia Burns - Spanish
BA, Skidmore College
Bio ...
Currently teaching Spanish.
 
Charles Buxbaum - Science
BS, Cornell University
MS, State University of New York/College of Environmental Science & Forestry
PhD, University of New Mexico
cbuxbaum@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1997. Bio ...
Currently teaching Biology I, Environmental Biology.
 
Roxanna Caird - Associate Director of Development
BA, University of New Mexico
rcaird@sandiaprep.org
Bio ...
 
Katherine Clarke - Librarian/Outdoor Program
BA, University of New Mexico
MA, University of Wisconsin
MLS, University of Wisconsin
kclarke@sandiaprep.org
 
 
Charlene Conner - Mathematics
BA, University of New Mexico
cconner@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2006. Bio ...
Currently teaching 6th Grade Foundations of Mathematics.
 
Julie Cook - Director of Development
BA, University of New Mexico
MA, St. Mary's University, MN
jcook@sandiaprep.org
Bio ...
 
Barry Cosgrove - Maintenance
 
Jenny Crysler - Business Manager
BA, New Mexico State University
jcrysler@sandiaprep.org
 
David Dahrling - Mathematics Chair/Coordinator of School Scheduling
BA, University of New Mexico
MBA, University of New Mexico
ddahrling@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1990. Bio ...
Currently teaching Algebra I, Precalculus.
 
Cheryl Davis - Receptionist
cdavis@sandiaprep.org
Bio ...
 
Lindsey Day - Physical Education
BS, University of New Mexico
lday@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2006. Bio ...
Currently teaching 7th Grade PE, 8th Grade PE, 9th Grade PE, 10-12 Grade PE.
 
Daniel de Leon - Spanish
BA, University of New Mexico
ddeleon@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2000. Bio ...
Currently teaching Spanish I, Spanish III.
 
Hope DeLaRue - History
BA, University of New Mexico
MA, University of New Mexico
hdelarue@sandiaprep.org
 
Melissa Besante Dineen - Alumni Affairs Coordinator
BA, University of New Mexico
mdineen@sandiaprep.org
Bio ...
 
Pam Dorner - Development Assistant
BA, Texas Tech
pdorner@sandiaprep.org
Bio ...
 
Edward Ebel - Information Technology Director
AA, Highline Community College
eebel@sandiaprep.org
Bio ...
 
Michael Eras - Director of Buildings & Grounds
meras@sandiaprep.org
 
Henry Evans - Maintenance
 

Directory by last name: A-E | F-J | K-O | P-T | U-Z

F-J

Darby Fegan - Music Chair
BM, University of New Mexico
MM, Southern Methodist University
dfegan@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1999. Bio ...
Currently teaching 6th Grade Music, 8th Grade Music.
 
Laura Fitzpatrick - 6th Grade Coordinator/English
BA, Naropa University
lfitzpatrick@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2006. Bio ...
Currently teaching 6th Grade Language Arts, 8th Grade English.
 
Peter Fitzpatrick - Art
AAS, University of New York
BFA, University of Albuquerque
MAE University of New Mexico
pfitzpatrick@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2000. Bio ...
Currently teaching Clay & Sculpture I & II, 6th Grade Art, 7th Grade Art.
 
Alicia Garcia - English/Spanish
BA, College of Santa Fe
agarcia@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2007. Bio ...
Currently teaching 6th Grade Language Arts, 8th Grade English.
 
Leonard Garcia - Director of Safety & Security
lgarcia@sandiaprep.org
Bio ...
 
Mary Ann Garcia-Word - French
BA, MA, University of New Mexico
JD, University of New Mexico
mgarciaword@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2006. Bio ...
Currently teaching French I & II.
 
Thomas Gentry-Funk - History/Summer Prep
BA, University of Georgia
MA, Montana State University
tgentryfunk@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2004. Bio ...
Currently teaching 9th Grade World History I, 10th Grade World History II.
 
Louis Giannini - Drama/Dance
University of New Mexico
lgiannini@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2003. Bio ...
Currently teaching Techniques of Dance, 6th Grade Introduction to Theater and Dance, 7th Grade Drama.
 
Tina Gibson - History/SGA Advisor
BA, University of New Mexico
tgibson@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2007. Bio ...
Currently teaching 7th Grade New Mexico and the West.
 
Joan Goessl - Journalism/English
BA, University of Wisconsin
BA, College of Santa Fe
jgoessl@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2000. Bio ...
Currently teaching 11th and 12th Grade English: The Detective as Hero, Journalism and Media Design; Journalism II(Publications/Newspaper).
 
Peter Goss - English
BA, University of New Mexico
MA, University of New Mexico
MBA University of California
pgoss@sandiaprep.org
 
 
Larry Hanley - Science/Coordinator of Outdoor Program
BA, College of Santa Fe
BS, Arizona State University
lhanley@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1991. Bio ...
Currently teaching 6th Grade General Science.
 
Helen Haskell - Science/Outdoor Leadership Program
BA, Manchester Polytechnic
MA, University of New Mexico
hhaskell@sandiaprep.org
View website
At Sandia Prep since 2004. Bio ...
Currently teaching 7th Grade Life Science.
 
Dick Heath - Headmaster
AB, Cornell University
MAT, Colgate University
dheath@sandiaprep.org
Bio ...
 
Michael Hudock - Visual Arts Chair - Art & Photography
BA, University of New Mexico
mhudock@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1989. Bio ...
Currently teaching Photography II & III, Digital Imaging, 7th Grade Photography.
 
Noel Huitt - Mathematics
BS, University of New Mexico
nhuitt@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2000. Bio ...
Currently teaching Algebra I.
 
Paul Huitt - Director of Community Service/Physical Education
BA, University of New Mexico
MS, University of New Mexico
phuitt@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1999. Bio ...
Currently teaching 7th Grade PE, 8th Grade PE, 9th Grade PE, 10-12 Grade PE.
 
Lori Hunt - English
BA, University of California – Los Angeles
lhunt@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2007. Bio ...
Currently teaching 8th Grade English, 9th Grade English: The Hero and the Quest.
 
Scott Jeffries - Math/Student Government Advisor
BS, University of New Mexico
sjeffries@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2007. Bio ...
Currently teaching Algebra I & II, Geometry.
 
Eddie Jones - Attendance Coordinator/ Front Office
BA, University of New Mexico
MA, University of New Mexico
ejones@sandiaprep.org
Bio ...
 
Patricia Jones - Choral Director
BME, University of New Mexico
MME, University of New Mexico
MA, University of New Mexico & Southwestern Baptist Seminary
pjones@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2003. Bio ...
Currently teaching 6th Grade Chorus, 7th Grade Chorus, 8th Grade Chorus, Upper School Chorus.
 
Joelle Jones - Science
BA, University of New Mexico MA, University of New Mexico
Bio ...
Currently teaching Middle School Science.
 

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K-O

Cindy Keaveny - Human Resources Manager
BS, National American University
ckeaveny@sandiaprep.org
Bio ...
 
Todd Kelgard - English
BA, Dartmouth College
tkelgard@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2003. Bio ...
Currently teaching 10th Grade English: The Self and Its Culture, 11th and 12th Grade English: Contemporary Short Stories.
 
Patrick Kelly - Mathematics
BS, University of San Francisco
BA Munich School of Philosophy
pkelly@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2007. Bio ...
Currently teaching Algebra II, Calculus I.
 
Mary Kennedy - Math
BA, University of New Mexico
mkennedy@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2003. Bio ...
Currently teaching 7th Grade Pre-Algebra.
 
Debi Kierst - Theatre Arts Chair
BA, Texas Tech University
MFA, Texas Tech University
dkierst@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2003. Bio ...
Currently teaching Introduction to Theater, Intermediate Theater Arts, Advanced Acting.
 
Sallie Kleyboecker - Library Technical Specialist
BA, University of New Mexico
MA, University of New Mexico
skleyboecker@sandiaprep.org
 
Peggy Kohler - Skills Program Coordinator
BS, University of New Mexico
MAT, University of New Mexico
pkohler@sandiaprep.org
Bio ...
 
Lucy Kozikowski - English
BA, Eckerd College
lkozikowski@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2001. Bio ...
Currently teaching 7th Grade English, 11th & 12th Grade English: The Literature of Love, 11th & 12th Grade English: Poetry & Fiction Writing I.
 
Lynn Kozikowski - Visual Arts Chair
BA, Trinity University
Bio ...
 
Mary Beth Libbey - Communications/English
BA, University of Cal-Santa Cruz
MSJ, Northwestern University
MFA, University of New Mexico
mblibbey@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1994. Bio ...
Currently teaching 9th Grade English: The Hero & the Quest, 10th Grade English: The Self & Its Cult.
 
Lou Liberty - School Historian/Archivist
BA, Howard Payne College
lliberty@sandiaprep.org
Bio ...
 
George Lopez - Maintenance
 
Karen Lyall - Coordinator of Health & Wellness
BS, University of New Mexico
MS, University of New Mexico
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
klyall@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1989. Bio ...
Currently teaching 8th Grade Healthy Living.
 
Peter MacFarlane - Athletic Director
BS, West Chester State
MED, Colorado State University
pmacfarlane@sandiaprep.org
Bio ...
 
 
Cathy Martinez, MS, ATC, LAT, CSCS - Athletic Trainer/Physical Education
BS, Salem State College
MS, Springfield College
cmartinez@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1995. Bio ...
Currently teaching 6th Grade PE, 9th Grade PE, Anatomy & Physiology.
 
Neil D. McBeth - Mathematics/Honor Society
BA, Wayland Baptist University
MATM, University of New Mexico
nmcbeth@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1993. Bio ...
Currently teaching Algebra II, Trigonometry, Calculus.
 
George McJimsey - Modern Languages Chair French
BA, Grinnell College
MA, University of Wisconsin
gmcjimsey@sandiaprep.org
View website
At Sandia Prep since 1999. Bio ...
Currently teaching French III, IV & V, Independent Study.
 
Tim McNamara - Director of Theater Operations
BFA, Kent State University
tmcnamara@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1998. Bio ...
Currently teaching Technical Theater, Filmmaking.
 
Rob Minear - Spanish
BA, Williams College
rminear@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1998. Bio ...
Currently teaching Spanish I & II.
 
Mary Anne Modzelewski - Director of College Counseling/Art
BFA, Washington University
MAT, Webster University
mamodzelewski@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2000. Bio ...
Currently teaching Art I: Design & Composition, Drawing & Painting I.
 
Stacy Moses - History
BA, University of New Mexico
MAE, University of New Mexico
smoses@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2000. Bio ...
Currently teaching 11th Grade American History, 12th Grade History: Critical Issues—U.S. History 1619-Present.
 
Jerelynn Newcomb - Registrar/Headmaster's Secretary
AA, Trinidad Jr. College
jnewcomb@sandiaprep.org
 
Andrew O'Cleireachain - Substitute Coordinator/Teacher
BA, University of New Mexico
aocleireachain@sandiaprep.org
 
Stephen Olson - Coach
BA, University of New Mexico
Bio ...
 
Charles Osman - Maintenance
 
Bambi Otero - Spanish
BA, University of Wisconsin
MAE, Viterbo College
botero@sandiaprep.org
View website
At Sandia Prep since 2000. Bio ...
Currently teaching Spanish I.
 
Willie Owens - 9th & 10th Grade Coordinator/Physical Education
BA, University of New Mexico
wowens@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1992. Bio ...
Currently teaching 9th Grade PE, 10th-12th Grade PE.
 

Directory by last name: A-E | F-J | K-O | P-T | U-Z

P-T

Lawrence Padilla - Security Officer
 
Mo Palmer - Special Projects
BUS, MA, University of New Mexico
mpalmer@sandiaprep.org
Bio ...
 
Claudio Pérez - Spanish
BA, San Jose State University
MA, University of New Mexico
cperez@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2002. Bio ...
Currently teaching Spanish I & IV.
 
Céline Perreard-Allen - French
BA, Université De Savoie
MA, University Of New Mexico
cperreard@sandiaprep.org
View website
At Sandia Prep since 2007. Bio ...
Currently teaching French I.
 
Alice Perry - English Chair
BA, Middlebury College
MA, Columbia University
aperry@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1993. Bio ...
Currently teaching 11th & 12th Grade English: The Detective as Hero, 11th & 12th Grade English: Contemporary Short Stories.
 
Ernest Polansky - Science Chair
BA, University of New Mexico
epolansky@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1980. Bio ...
Currently teaching Biology I & II.
 
Monica Resendez - Accounting
mresendez@sandiaprep.org
 
Patrick Rhoads - Jazz Band/Middle School Band
BME, University of New Mexico
MM, University of New Mexico
prhoads@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1998.
Currently teaching 6th Grade Jazz Band, Middle School Jazz Band, Jazz Band I & II.
 
Paul Ryder - History Chair
BS, Ohio State University
pryder@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1986. Bio ...
Currently teaching 10th Grade World History II, 12th Grade History: Global Studies.
 
Amando Salazar - Maintenance
 
Laura Sandison - Library Technical Specialist
BA, Cortland College
AA, Bauder College
lsandison@sandiaprep.org
 
Dave Schindel - College Counseling/History
BA, Defiance College, MA, Bowling Green University
dschindel@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2006. Bio ...
Currently teaching 10th Grade English: The Self & Its Culture, 11th & 12th Grade English Magic Realism & Surrealism, Independent Study.
 
 
Tony Schoepke - Communications Chair
BA, Marquette University
MA, University of New Mexico
tschoepke@sandiaprep.org
View website
At Sandia Prep since 1997. Bio ...
Currently teaching 6th Grade Computer, 8th Grade Computer, Computer Applications, Advanced Computer.
 
Margaret Showalter - Chemistry
BS, Mary Washington College MS, University of Florida BA, College of Santa Fe
Bio ...
Currently teaching Chemistry.
 
Tommy Smith - Physical Education
BS, University of New Mexico
MS, University of New Mexico
tsmith@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1998. Bio ...
Currently teaching 6th Grade PE, 9th Grade PE, 10-12 Grade PE.
 
Rick Smith - Physical Education
BS, Roehampton Institute of London
rsmith@sandiaprep.org
Bio ...
 
Natalie Spencer - Marketing Assistant
BA, U of New Mexico
nspencer@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2008. Bio ...
 
John Suding - Science
BS, Butler University
MA Indiana University
jsuding@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2002. Bio ...
Currently teaching Chemistry I, Physics I & II, Astronomy.
 
J. Melanie Templet - Library Director
BS, Louisiana State University
MLIS Louisiana State University
mtemplet@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2008. Bio ...
 
Carla Tidwell - Director of Studies/Associate Director of Admission
BS, Southwestern Missouri State
MA, Lincoln University
ctidwell@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1981. Bio ...
Currently teaching 9th Grade English: The Hero & the Quest.
 
Shay Todaro - Science/Track
BS, University Of New Mexico
BS, University Of Texas–San Antonio
MA, University Of New Mexico
stodaro@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2007.
Currently teaching 8th Grade General Science.
 
Jon Toman - Journalism/Design/Yearbook
BA, University of New Mexico
MA, University of New Mexico
jtoman@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2005. Bio ...
Currently teaching Journalism III (Publications/Yearbook), Computer.
 
Ester Tomelloso - Director of Admission
BS, Southwest Texas State University
ME, University of Texas, Pan American
etomelloso@sandiaprep.org
Bio ...
 
Brian Tregembo - 7th & 8th Grade Coordinator/English
BA, Northland College
btregembo@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2002. Bio ...
Currently teaching 6th Grade Language Arts, 11th & 12th Grade: The Literature of Love, Independent Study.
 

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U-Z

Leonard Vallejos - Maintenance
 
Sammy Vallejos - Maintenance
 
Arne Vanderburg - History
BA, Manchester College
MA, Western Michigan University
avanderburg@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2003. Bio ...
Currently teaching 6th Grade World Cultures & GEography, 9th Grade World History.
 
Jan Vanderburg - Admission Assistant
BA, University of Iowa
jvanderburg@sandiaprep.org
Bio ...
 
Kent Wall - English
BUS, MM, University of New Mexico
kwall@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2002. Bio ...
Currently teaching 6th Grade Language Arts, 7th Grade English.
 
 
Celeste Walther, APR - Director of Marketing
BA, Milligan College
cwalther@sandiaprep.org
Bio ...
 
Susan Walton, CFRE - Director of Parent Relations
BA, University of New Mexico
swalton@sandiaprep.org
Bio ...
 
Richard Wettin - 11th-12th Grade Coordinator/ Physical Education
BA, University of New Mexico
BS, University of New Mexico
rwettin@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1982. Bio ...
Currently teaching 6th Grade PE, 7th Grade PE, 9th Grade PE.
 
Joyce Whelchel - Science
BS, University of New Mexico
jwhelchel@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 1997. Bio ...
Currently teaching Geology I & II.
 
Sarah Wilson - Science/Outdoor Program/Mid-School Soccer
BUS, University of New Mexico
swilson@sandiaprep.org
At Sandia Prep since 2006. Bio ...
Currently teaching Geology I.