Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico
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Excellent teachers inspire students to learn, think, and create. At the Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico, we catalyze teaching excellence through recognition, professional development, and community engagement. https://goldenapplenm.org
🌱 Watch Them Grow Wednesday 🌱
Today we’re celebrating Lucy Haber, 8th Grade English teacher at Mesa Alta JH, who has earned multiple micro-grants through our “From Seeds to Golden Apples” program. Apply or reapply anytime: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/gra... 🌟
Today we’re celebrating Lucy Haber, 8th Grade English teacher at Mesa Alta JH, who has earned multiple micro-grants through our “From Seeds to Golden Apples” program. Apply or reapply anytime: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/gra... 🌟
November 20, 2025 at 5:01 AM
🌱 Watch Them Grow Wednesday 🌱
Today we’re celebrating Lucy Haber, 8th Grade English teacher at Mesa Alta JH, who has earned multiple micro-grants through our “From Seeds to Golden Apples” program. Apply or reapply anytime: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/gra... 🌟
Today we’re celebrating Lucy Haber, 8th Grade English teacher at Mesa Alta JH, who has earned multiple micro-grants through our “From Seeds to Golden Apples” program. Apply or reapply anytime: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/gra... 🌟
🌿 Collaboration is Key! 🌿 The Leopold Writing Program is accepting submissions for the 2026 Aldo Leopold Writing Contest! NM students in grades 6–12 can share essays on lessons learned from nature. 🌎✏️ Submit here: leopoldwritingprogram.org/writing-cont...
#WritingContest #GoldenAppleNM
#WritingContest #GoldenAppleNM
Writing Contest
Para ver la página web del Concurso de Escritura en español, haga clic aquí.
leopoldwritingprogram.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:17 AM
🌿 Collaboration is Key! 🌿 The Leopold Writing Program is accepting submissions for the 2026 Aldo Leopold Writing Contest! NM students in grades 6–12 can share essays on lessons learned from nature. 🌎✏️ Submit here: leopoldwritingprogram.org/writing-cont...
#WritingContest #GoldenAppleNM
#WritingContest #GoldenAppleNM
GAFNM announces that Executive Director Rich Grainger will transition out of his role later this month to pursue another opportunity. We are now searching for our next Executive Director. Learn more and apply here: goldenapplenm.org/about-us/our...
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The Golden Apple Foundation is governed by a dedicated board of directors composed of former educators, former Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching Award
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November 16, 2025 at 2:06 AM
GAFNM announces that Executive Director Rich Grainger will transition out of his role later this month to pursue another opportunity. We are now searching for our next Executive Director. Learn more and apply here: goldenapplenm.org/about-us/our...
Today’s #FellowsFotoFriday features 2025 Fellow Don Starr, who has taught for 19 years at Desert Ridge Middle School and was previously a Teacher of Distinction. His wisdom, humor, and creativity continue to elevate learning in his classroom each day. 🍎⭐️ #GAFNM #NMTeachers #TeacherSpotlight
November 15, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Today’s #FellowsFotoFriday features 2025 Fellow Don Starr, who has taught for 19 years at Desert Ridge Middle School and was previously a Teacher of Distinction. His wisdom, humor, and creativity continue to elevate learning in his classroom each day. 🍎⭐️ #GAFNM #NMTeachers #TeacherSpotlight
Exciting news! An anonymous donor will match all gifts starting next Monday through year’s end, doubling your impact for NM educators.
🍎 Check: PO Box 40469 ABQ NM 87196
🍎 Venmo: venmo.com/u/GAFNM
🍎 Donate: goldenapplenm.org
Thank you for uplifting NM teachers!
🍎 Check: PO Box 40469 ABQ NM 87196
🍎 Venmo: venmo.com/u/GAFNM
🍎 Donate: goldenapplenm.org
Thank you for uplifting NM teachers!
November 14, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Exciting news! An anonymous donor will match all gifts starting next Monday through year’s end, doubling your impact for NM educators.
🍎 Check: PO Box 40469 ABQ NM 87196
🍎 Venmo: venmo.com/u/GAFNM
🍎 Donate: goldenapplenm.org
Thank you for uplifting NM teachers!
🍎 Check: PO Box 40469 ABQ NM 87196
🍎 Venmo: venmo.com/u/GAFNM
🍎 Donate: goldenapplenm.org
Thank you for uplifting NM teachers!
🌱 #WatchThemGrowWednesday 🌱
This week we’re celebrating Arthur Pacheco, 1st-grade teacher at Helen Cordero Primary (APS) & Golden Apple Micro-Grant recipient!
💬 “The grant helped me become a better educator for my students and community.”
Apply: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/gra...
#GoldenAppleNM
This week we’re celebrating Arthur Pacheco, 1st-grade teacher at Helen Cordero Primary (APS) & Golden Apple Micro-Grant recipient!
💬 “The grant helped me become a better educator for my students and community.”
Apply: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/gra...
#GoldenAppleNM
November 13, 2025 at 2:50 AM
🌱 #WatchThemGrowWednesday 🌱
This week we’re celebrating Arthur Pacheco, 1st-grade teacher at Helen Cordero Primary (APS) & Golden Apple Micro-Grant recipient!
💬 “The grant helped me become a better educator for my students and community.”
Apply: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/gra...
#GoldenAppleNM
This week we’re celebrating Arthur Pacheco, 1st-grade teacher at Helen Cordero Primary (APS) & Golden Apple Micro-Grant recipient!
💬 “The grant helped me become a better educator for my students and community.”
Apply: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/gra...
#GoldenAppleNM
We postponed yesterday’s #FellowsFotoFriday to highlight today’s New Teacher Collaborative: Create and Cultivate a Student-Led Classroom online course. Big thanks to 2025 GAFNM Fellow Mary Kershaw for hosting an amazing session with educators statewide.
#GAFNM #NMTeachers #LearningTogether
#GAFNM #NMTeachers #LearningTogether
November 9, 2025 at 12:14 AM
We postponed yesterday’s #FellowsFotoFriday to highlight today’s New Teacher Collaborative: Create and Cultivate a Student-Led Classroom online course. Big thanks to 2025 GAFNM Fellow Mary Kershaw for hosting an amazing session with educators statewide.
#GAFNM #NMTeachers #LearningTogether
#GAFNM #NMTeachers #LearningTogether
It’s Children’s Book Week! 📚🍎
From picture books to early readers, stories help students learn, dream, and grow. GAFNM is proud to support New Mexico educators who bring these pages to life every day.
✨Share your favorite children’s book below!✨
#ChildrensBookWeek #GAFNM #ReadTogether
From picture books to early readers, stories help students learn, dream, and grow. GAFNM is proud to support New Mexico educators who bring these pages to life every day.
✨Share your favorite children’s book below!✨
#ChildrensBookWeek #GAFNM #ReadTogether
November 7, 2025 at 10:42 PM
It’s Children’s Book Week! 📚🍎
From picture books to early readers, stories help students learn, dream, and grow. GAFNM is proud to support New Mexico educators who bring these pages to life every day.
✨Share your favorite children’s book below!✨
#ChildrensBookWeek #GAFNM #ReadTogether
From picture books to early readers, stories help students learn, dream, and grow. GAFNM is proud to support New Mexico educators who bring these pages to life every day.
✨Share your favorite children’s book below!✨
#ChildrensBookWeek #GAFNM #ReadTogether
🌱 Watch Them Grow Wednesday 🌱 Meet Frances Gonzales, 1st grade teacher at Helen Cordero Primary and Micro-Grant recipient using her award to support her growth and student success. Learn more: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/grants-scholarships/ 🍎 #GoldenAppleNM
November 6, 2025 at 12:34 AM
🌱 Watch Them Grow Wednesday 🌱 Meet Frances Gonzales, 1st grade teacher at Helen Cordero Primary and Micro-Grant recipient using her award to support her growth and student success. Learn more: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/grants-scholarships/ 🍎 #GoldenAppleNM
In honor of National Gratitude Month, we celebrate the educators who inspire, the students who dream big, and our partners who believe in the power of teaching.
Thank you for helping us continue our mission of uplifting education statewide. 🍎💛
#NationalGratitudeMonth #GoldenAppleNM
Thank you for helping us continue our mission of uplifting education statewide. 🍎💛
#NationalGratitudeMonth #GoldenAppleNM
November 5, 2025 at 6:53 AM
In honor of National Gratitude Month, we celebrate the educators who inspire, the students who dream big, and our partners who believe in the power of teaching.
Thank you for helping us continue our mission of uplifting education statewide. 🍎💛
#NationalGratitudeMonth #GoldenAppleNM
Thank you for helping us continue our mission of uplifting education statewide. 🍎💛
#NationalGratitudeMonth #GoldenAppleNM
🍎 Just 5 days away!
Join New Teacher Collaborative: Create & Cultivate a Student-Led Classroom led by Mary Kershaw (2025 GAFNM Fellow).
📅 Sat, Nov 8 | 12–1:30 PM | Online
💛 Free for New & Level 1 Teachers
👉 Register: forms.gle/qX2m1Bz2LpoJ...
Thanks to Intel for their support!
Join New Teacher Collaborative: Create & Cultivate a Student-Led Classroom led by Mary Kershaw (2025 GAFNM Fellow).
📅 Sat, Nov 8 | 12–1:30 PM | Online
💛 Free for New & Level 1 Teachers
👉 Register: forms.gle/qX2m1Bz2LpoJ...
Thanks to Intel for their support!
November 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
🍎 Just 5 days away!
Join New Teacher Collaborative: Create & Cultivate a Student-Led Classroom led by Mary Kershaw (2025 GAFNM Fellow).
📅 Sat, Nov 8 | 12–1:30 PM | Online
💛 Free for New & Level 1 Teachers
👉 Register: forms.gle/qX2m1Bz2LpoJ...
Thanks to Intel for their support!
Join New Teacher Collaborative: Create & Cultivate a Student-Led Classroom led by Mary Kershaw (2025 GAFNM Fellow).
📅 Sat, Nov 8 | 12–1:30 PM | Online
💛 Free for New & Level 1 Teachers
👉 Register: forms.gle/qX2m1Bz2LpoJ...
Thanks to Intel for their support!
💛 “Waves Behavioral Health is honored to partner with the GAFNM to support our incredible educators!” – Rebecca Sonnenberg, LCSW, CEO.
Access free, confidential counseling through The Core Connection here: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/resources
#GoldenAppleNM #TeacherWellness
Access free, confidential counseling through The Core Connection here: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/resources
#GoldenAppleNM #TeacherWellness
November 2, 2025 at 3:07 AM
💛 “Waves Behavioral Health is honored to partner with the GAFNM to support our incredible educators!” – Rebecca Sonnenberg, LCSW, CEO.
Access free, confidential counseling through The Core Connection here: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/resources
#GoldenAppleNM #TeacherWellness
Access free, confidential counseling through The Core Connection here: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/resources
#GoldenAppleNM #TeacherWellness
🎃🍎 Happy Halloween from the Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico! 👻
Classrooms may be full of tricks and treats today, but every day NM teachers spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. ✨
Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and spooky Halloween! 💛
#GoldenAppleNM #HappyHalloween
Classrooms may be full of tricks and treats today, but every day NM teachers spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. ✨
Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and spooky Halloween! 💛
#GoldenAppleNM #HappyHalloween
October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🎃🍎 Happy Halloween from the Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico! 👻
Classrooms may be full of tricks and treats today, but every day NM teachers spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. ✨
Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and spooky Halloween! 💛
#GoldenAppleNM #HappyHalloween
Classrooms may be full of tricks and treats today, but every day NM teachers spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. ✨
Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and spooky Halloween! 💛
#GoldenAppleNM #HappyHalloween
🍎✨ Know an elementary teacher who inspires and makes learning shine? The deadline is fast approaching! Nominate them for the 2026 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching today! 💛
👉 goldenapplenm.org/awards/nominate-apply
#GoldenAppleNM #ThankATeacher
👉 goldenapplenm.org/awards/nominate-apply
#GoldenAppleNM #ThankATeacher
Nominate | Golden Apple Foundation Of New Mexico
Watch our video to see how to Nominate and Apply for the Golden Apple Award! https://youtu.be/DU38pJMnkic
goldenapplenm.org
October 31, 2025 at 12:48 AM
🍎✨ Know an elementary teacher who inspires and makes learning shine? The deadline is fast approaching! Nominate them for the 2026 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching today! 💛
👉 goldenapplenm.org/awards/nominate-apply
#GoldenAppleNM #ThankATeacher
👉 goldenapplenm.org/awards/nominate-apply
#GoldenAppleNM #ThankATeacher
🌱 Watch Them Grow Wednesday 🌱
Sierra Beverly, a 9th-grade teacher at Los Lunas High School and "From Seeds to Golden Apples" Micro-Grant recipient, is growing her skills and inspiring students across NM! 🍎✨
Apply today: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/grants-scholarships/
#GoldenAppleNM #TeacherSupport
Sierra Beverly, a 9th-grade teacher at Los Lunas High School and "From Seeds to Golden Apples" Micro-Grant recipient, is growing her skills and inspiring students across NM! 🍎✨
Apply today: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/grants-scholarships/
#GoldenAppleNM #TeacherSupport
October 29, 2025 at 10:19 PM
🌱 Watch Them Grow Wednesday 🌱
Sierra Beverly, a 9th-grade teacher at Los Lunas High School and "From Seeds to Golden Apples" Micro-Grant recipient, is growing her skills and inspiring students across NM! 🍎✨
Apply today: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/grants-scholarships/
#GoldenAppleNM #TeacherSupport
Sierra Beverly, a 9th-grade teacher at Los Lunas High School and "From Seeds to Golden Apples" Micro-Grant recipient, is growing her skills and inspiring students across NM! 🍎✨
Apply today: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/grants-scholarships/
#GoldenAppleNM #TeacherSupport
🌟 Today is National Mentoring Day! 🌟
Mentorship is at the heart of what we do at the Golden Apple Foundation of NM.
Don’t miss our free virtual course for new teachers, led by 2025 Fellow Mary Kershaw!
📅 Nov 8 | 12–1:30 PM | Online
👉 Register: forms.gle/qX2m1Bz2LpoJ...
#NationalMentoringDay
Mentorship is at the heart of what we do at the Golden Apple Foundation of NM.
Don’t miss our free virtual course for new teachers, led by 2025 Fellow Mary Kershaw!
📅 Nov 8 | 12–1:30 PM | Online
👉 Register: forms.gle/qX2m1Bz2LpoJ...
#NationalMentoringDay
October 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🌟 Today is National Mentoring Day! 🌟
Mentorship is at the heart of what we do at the Golden Apple Foundation of NM.
Don’t miss our free virtual course for new teachers, led by 2025 Fellow Mary Kershaw!
📅 Nov 8 | 12–1:30 PM | Online
👉 Register: forms.gle/qX2m1Bz2LpoJ...
#NationalMentoringDay
Mentorship is at the heart of what we do at the Golden Apple Foundation of NM.
Don’t miss our free virtual course for new teachers, led by 2025 Fellow Mary Kershaw!
📅 Nov 8 | 12–1:30 PM | Online
👉 Register: forms.gle/qX2m1Bz2LpoJ...
#NationalMentoringDay
🎶 It’s #FellowsFriday! Check out Randy Martin (2015 GAFNM Fellow), Social Studies teacher at La Cueva HS and banjo player for The Kipsies, named Top Musical Artist by NM Entertainment Magazine. Their new single “Softly” is out now! 🎵
👉 www.krqe.com/video/award-...
👉 www.krqe.com/video/award-...
www.krqe.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
🎶 It’s #FellowsFriday! Check out Randy Martin (2015 GAFNM Fellow), Social Studies teacher at La Cueva HS and banjo player for The Kipsies, named Top Musical Artist by NM Entertainment Magazine. Their new single “Softly” is out now! 🎵
👉 www.krqe.com/video/award-...
👉 www.krqe.com/video/award-...
🍎✨ #ThrowbackThursday Reflections ✨
We’re still glowing from our 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award Tribute Luncheon! 💛
A day of inspiration, gratitude, and celebration honoring the incredible educators who make New Mexico classrooms shine. 🌟
#GoldenAppleNM #TributeToTeaching
We’re still glowing from our 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award Tribute Luncheon! 💛
A day of inspiration, gratitude, and celebration honoring the incredible educators who make New Mexico classrooms shine. 🌟
#GoldenAppleNM #TributeToTeaching
October 24, 2025 at 5:41 AM
🍎✨ #ThrowbackThursday Reflections ✨
We’re still glowing from our 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award Tribute Luncheon! 💛
A day of inspiration, gratitude, and celebration honoring the incredible educators who make New Mexico classrooms shine. 🌟
#GoldenAppleNM #TributeToTeaching
We’re still glowing from our 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award Tribute Luncheon! 💛
A day of inspiration, gratitude, and celebration honoring the incredible educators who make New Mexico classrooms shine. 🌟
#GoldenAppleNM #TributeToTeaching
You’ve heard their stories and seen their passion. These are some of the inspiring educators of the “From Seeds to Golden Apples” Micro-Grant Program! 🍎
Thanks to the Lange Family Foundation, early-career teachers are growing and thriving across NM!
👉 goldenapplenm.org/teachers/grants-scholarships/
Thanks to the Lange Family Foundation, early-career teachers are growing and thriving across NM!
👉 goldenapplenm.org/teachers/grants-scholarships/
October 23, 2025 at 12:27 AM
You’ve heard their stories and seen their passion. These are some of the inspiring educators of the “From Seeds to Golden Apples” Micro-Grant Program! 🍎
Thanks to the Lange Family Foundation, early-career teachers are growing and thriving across NM!
👉 goldenapplenm.org/teachers/grants-scholarships/
Thanks to the Lange Family Foundation, early-career teachers are growing and thriving across NM!
👉 goldenapplenm.org/teachers/grants-scholarships/
🌿 Collaboration is Key! 🌿 The Leopold Writing Program is accepting submissions for the 2026 Aldo Leopold Writing Contest! NM students in grades 6–12 can share essays on lessons learned from nature. 🌎✏️ Submit here: www.leopoldwritingprogram.org/writing-cont...
#WritingContest #GoldenAppleNM
#WritingContest #GoldenAppleNM
Writing Contest
Para ver la página web del Concurso de Escritura en español, haga clic aquí.
www.leopoldwritingprogram.org
October 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
🌿 Collaboration is Key! 🌿 The Leopold Writing Program is accepting submissions for the 2026 Aldo Leopold Writing Contest! NM students in grades 6–12 can share essays on lessons learned from nature. 🌎✏️ Submit here: www.leopoldwritingprogram.org/writing-cont...
#WritingContest #GoldenAppleNM
#WritingContest #GoldenAppleNM
🍎✨ Celebrate the incredible elementary teachers who make NM classrooms shine! 🌟 Nominate an outstanding educator for the 2026 Golden Apple Award by Nov 8, 2025.
👉 goldenapplenm.org/awards/nominate-apply
#GoldenAppleNM #ThankATeacher #InspireLearning
👉 goldenapplenm.org/awards/nominate-apply
#GoldenAppleNM #ThankATeacher #InspireLearning
October 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🍎✨ Celebrate the incredible elementary teachers who make NM classrooms shine! 🌟 Nominate an outstanding educator for the 2026 Golden Apple Award by Nov 8, 2025.
👉 goldenapplenm.org/awards/nominate-apply
#GoldenAppleNM #ThankATeacher #InspireLearning
👉 goldenapplenm.org/awards/nominate-apply
#GoldenAppleNM #ThankATeacher #InspireLearning
🍎 #FellowsFotoFriday Spotlight!
Golden Apple Fellow & 2025 Awardee Mary Kershaw is leading a free virtual course for new & Level 1 teachers!
📅 Nov 8 | 12–1:30 PM | Online
👉 Register here: forms.gle/qX2m1Bz2LpoJ...
Golden Apple Fellow & 2025 Awardee Mary Kershaw is leading a free virtual course for new & Level 1 teachers!
📅 Nov 8 | 12–1:30 PM | Online
👉 Register here: forms.gle/qX2m1Bz2LpoJ...
October 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
🍎 #FellowsFotoFriday Spotlight!
Golden Apple Fellow & 2025 Awardee Mary Kershaw is leading a free virtual course for new & Level 1 teachers!
📅 Nov 8 | 12–1:30 PM | Online
👉 Register here: forms.gle/qX2m1Bz2LpoJ...
Golden Apple Fellow & 2025 Awardee Mary Kershaw is leading a free virtual course for new & Level 1 teachers!
📅 Nov 8 | 12–1:30 PM | Online
👉 Register here: forms.gle/qX2m1Bz2LpoJ...
🍎 October is National Apple Month!
At the Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico, we celebrate growth, knowledge, and the incredible educators who plant the seeds of learning every day.
Join us in honoring the teachers who make New Mexico shine! 💛
#GoldenAppleNM
At the Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico, we celebrate growth, knowledge, and the incredible educators who plant the seeds of learning every day.
Join us in honoring the teachers who make New Mexico shine! 💛
#GoldenAppleNM
October 17, 2025 at 5:26 AM
🍎 October is National Apple Month!
At the Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico, we celebrate growth, knowledge, and the incredible educators who plant the seeds of learning every day.
Join us in honoring the teachers who make New Mexico shine! 💛
#GoldenAppleNM
At the Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico, we celebrate growth, knowledge, and the incredible educators who plant the seeds of learning every day.
Join us in honoring the teachers who make New Mexico shine! 💛
#GoldenAppleNM
🌱 Watch Them Grow Wednesday 🌱
Meet Amanda Montoya, 4th grade teacher at Pecos Elementary and a From Seeds to Golden Apples Micro-Grant recipient! “I am so grateful for this award. It will help me gain great tools and resources for my classroom.”
goldenapplenm.org/teachers/grants-scholarships/
Meet Amanda Montoya, 4th grade teacher at Pecos Elementary and a From Seeds to Golden Apples Micro-Grant recipient! “I am so grateful for this award. It will help me gain great tools and resources for my classroom.”
goldenapplenm.org/teachers/grants-scholarships/
October 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🌱 Watch Them Grow Wednesday 🌱
Meet Amanda Montoya, 4th grade teacher at Pecos Elementary and a From Seeds to Golden Apples Micro-Grant recipient! “I am so grateful for this award. It will help me gain great tools and resources for my classroom.”
goldenapplenm.org/teachers/grants-scholarships/
Meet Amanda Montoya, 4th grade teacher at Pecos Elementary and a From Seeds to Golden Apples Micro-Grant recipient! “I am so grateful for this award. It will help me gain great tools and resources for my classroom.”
goldenapplenm.org/teachers/grants-scholarships/
It’s always inspiring to see our Teachers of Distinction and Fellows in action! 🎶Miguel Jaramillo, a 2025 Teacher of Distinction, is the Choir and Music Teacher at Lincoln Middle School in Rio Rancho, and has spent over a decade helping students find their voice through music.🍎
October 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
It’s always inspiring to see our Teachers of Distinction and Fellows in action! 🎶Miguel Jaramillo, a 2025 Teacher of Distinction, is the Choir and Music Teacher at Lincoln Middle School in Rio Rancho, and has spent over a decade helping students find their voice through music.🍎