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Menaul School, Faculty
Keith A.  Cass

Teaching Specialties:
        Metal Sculpting

Credentials:
        B.A., Western State College
        M.M., Pittsburgh State University
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        NM certified teacher of fine arts; Honors Graduate at Pittsburg State University

Alex  Cimino-Hurt

Teaching Specialties:
        Math and Science Prior Teaching Experience: Science and Math Learning Center, Peer Tutor With Menaul School Since: 2007

Credentials:
        BA from James Madison University
       
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        Black Belt in Karate NSTA

Shaila   Cockar

Teaching Specialties:
        Biology, Program Assistant, Special Needs

Credentials:
        B.S., Wheaton College - Wheaton, IL
       
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        President, National Honor Society, Chairman of Student Allocations Committee

Maria  Cordova Andrews

Teaching Specialties:
        Counseling, Psychology, English as a Second Language, Bilingual Education, Social Studies Prior Teaching Experience: Ernie Pyle Elementary School, Social Worker With Menaul School Since: 1974

Credentials:
        B.A., University of New Mexico
        M.A., University of New Mexico
        Ed.S., University of New Mexico

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        Clinical Licensed Counselor

Emmit D.  Dewitt

Teaching Specialties:
        Mathematics, Engineering, Physics Prior Teaching Experience: University of New Mexico, College Algebra With Menaul School Since: 1992

Credentials:
        B.S., Southern University
        M.S., University of Texas at El Paso
        Graduate, Command and General Staff College, U.S. Army

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        Whos' Who Among American Teachers, Teacher of the Year, Menaul School, NM Dept. of Education

Hunter  Downs

Teaching Specialties:
        Mid-East History and Current Events

Credentials:
        B.A. Case Western University
        J.D. Case Western University
        Post Graduate degree in Arabic

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        Attended British Diplomatic School Briefer for the President of the US

Michael  Ellis

Teaching Specialties:
        Middle School English, Drama Coach

Credentials:
        B.A., University of New Mexico
       
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        Taught abroad in Morocco, Menaul School Graduate

Laurie  Gilbert

Teaching Specialties:
        6th grade Math and Science Spanish Prior Teaching Experience: Academia Los Pinares, 6th grade, Kinder, Librarian; Mt. Pleasant Elementary School, 3/4 grade Science, Social Studies With Menaul School Since: 2006

Credentials:
        Moody Bible Inst.,Chicago, Il.
        Wheaton College, Wheaton, Il.
        Utah State University, Logan Ut

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        Certified PACE Provider National Science Teacher Association

Paul  Griego

Teaching Specialties:
        Pottery, Jewelry Prior Teaching Experience: St. Urain Valley Schools-Longmont, CO, Earth Science and Social Studies; Grants Municipal Schools-Laguna-Acoma, Geology With Menaul School Since: 1992

Credentials:
        B.A., New Mexico Highlands University
       
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        Northern New Mexico Arts & Crafts Guild Santa Fe Council for the Arts

Jennifer  Hellerman

Teaching Specialties:
        Middle School Art

Credentials:
        B.A., University of Wisconsin
        M.A., Lesley College
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        NM certified teacher, certified family life educator, post-baccalaureate certificate in Art Therapy

Rosemarie  Hennigan

Teaching Specialties:
        Spanish/French Prior Teaching Experience: Goddard High School-Roswell, NM, English and French; Belen High School-Belen, NM, English and French With Menaul School Since: 1990

Credentials:
        B.A, University of New Mexico
       
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        New Mexico Organization of Language Teachers National Organization of Language Teachers

Brenda  Hollingsworth-Marley

Teaching Specialties:
        Librarian

Credentials:
        A.A., Pasadena City College
       
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
       

Tiffany  Lo-Finch

Teaching Specialties:
        Middle School Math Prior Teaching Experience: Cedar Hill High School-Cedar Hill,TX, Math Teacher; Tilden Achievement Academy-Chicago, IL, Math Teacher With Menaul School Since: 2008

Credentials:
        B.S. Austin College
        M.A. Austin College
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Richard  Lucero

Teaching Specialties:
        English Prior Teaching Experience: The University of Albuquerque, English Instructor; New Mexico Military Institute, Professor of English With Menaul School Since: 1999

Credentials:
        B.A., University of New Mexico
        M.A., University of New Mexico
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        2002 Sea La Luz Award from Menaul School; 1996 Funk Excellence in Teaching Award from NMMI; 1992-93 John Peter Bogle Professorship at NMMI; published work of poetry and several academic articles. National Council of Teachers of English

David  Mains

Teaching Specialties:
        Computer Science, Mathmatics Prior Teaching Experience: Jefferson Middle School and Career Enrichment Center, Math, Science and Computer Teacher; Manzano High School, Physics and Chemistry Teacher With Menaul School Since: 1999

Credentials:
        B.S., University of New Mexico
       
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        Crystal Apple Award

Carol  Markham

Teaching Specialties:
        Middle School Language Arts Prior Teaching Experience: San Felipe-Albuquerque, NM; St. Mary's-Albuquerque, NM With Menaul School Since: 1994

Credentials:
        B.A., Edgecliff College of Xavier University - Cincinnati, OH
       
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        K-8 Education, Menaul Teacher of the Year Award, Who's Who Among American Teachers, Crystal Apple Award Winner

Buddy  Monahan

Teaching Specialties:
        Religion

Credentials:
        B.A., University of the Ozarks
        M.D.N., University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        Who's Who Among American Teachers

Eric  Moses

Teaching Specialties:
        Computer Science, High School Mathmatics With Menaul School Since: 1994

Credentials:
        B.S., University of Oklahoma
        M.S., Troy State University
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
       

Charles  Ortiz

Teaching Specialties:
        Spanish, English as a Second Language, English Language Arts Prior Teaching Experience: St. Mary's Middle School, Teacher With Menaul School Since: 1980

Credentials:
        B.A., University of New Mexico
       
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        Language Arts, Foreign Languages

Lina  Ramos

Teaching Specialties:
        High School Music and Drama

Credentials:
        BME University of New Mexico
       
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        NM certified teacher of Music

Sharon  Rhutasel-Jones

Teaching Specialties:
        11th & 12th grade English & AP English

Credentials:
        B.A., University of Texas, El Paso, TX
        M.A., University of New Mexico
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        James Menaul Award for Education, 2001

Joshua  Sears

Teaching Specialties:
        Athletic Training

Credentials:
        B.S., University of New Mexico
       
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        Student Athletic Trainer of the Year, Outstanding Student in the Field of Athletic Training

John  Sitler

Teaching Specialties:
        Religion, English as a Second Language

Credentials:
        B.A., Yale
        M. Div., Louisville Seminary
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
       

Jeff  Strohecker

Teaching Specialties:
        Middle School P.E., High School Football and Track

Credentials:
        B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University
        M.B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        2001, 2001 NAIA All-American

John  Truitt

Teaching Specialties:
        Instrumental Music

Credentials:
        BMA University of New Mexico
        International Private Studies
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        FX Sevin Award, Gage Award, NM Symphoney Music Teacher of the Year, Silver Apple Award, Excellence in Music Ed Award from UNM

Karen   Unruh

Teaching Specialties:
        Science Prior Teaching Experience: ISAS/Robert E. Lee High School, Student Teacher With Menaul School Since: 1994

Credentials:
        B.S., Trinity University - San Antonio, TX
        Master of Arts, Trinity University
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        Kappa Delta Pi, International Education Honor Society, Merck & Co. Senior Chemistry Achievement Award, Who's Who in American Colleges & Universities, Mortar Board Honor Society

David  Westerfield

Teaching Specialties:
        Social Studies, U.S. History, Government

Credentials:
        B.A., University of New Mexico
        M.A., University of New Mexico
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        NM certified teacher of Social Studies, member of Phi Delta Kappa, 1994 Woodrow Wilson Institute Fellow

Susan E.  Young

Teaching Specialties:
        Middle School Social Sciences, U.S. History, Southwest History Prior Teaching Experience: University of New Mexico/Albuquerque Public Schools Internship With Menaul School Since: 1993

Credentials:
        B.A., University of New Mexico
       
       

Professional Certifications/Endorsements:
        Menaul Teacher of the Year & Sea La Luz Awards, Social Studies 6-12 New Mexico Social Studies Council, Board Secretary