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Executive Administration

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Todd Knouse

Head of School

Interests: Kids, gardens, pets and other things that grow with care.
Things that make me smile: The sound of kids playing and learning
Educational Philosophy:  Schools and parents are partners in educating children.
Favorite Part of My Job: Visiting classrooms when class is in session
My Hero:  Marcus Aurelius
What I value Most:  finding meaning in the challenges of life
Sarah Schulman

Sarah Schulman

General Education Director

Interests: I enjoy finding and trying out new recipes, especially Mediterranean and Asian fusion. I also love jogging, going to hockey games, and playing music (violin and cello). 

Things that make me smile: My goofy, lovable dachshund mix

Educational Philosophy:  If we teachers are to make a difference in our students’ lives, we must remain open minded, patient, and committed to learning how. Our journey as learners never ends.

Favorite Part of My Job: Coming into school each morning and seeing our students’ smiling faces. The fact that they love being here at NMIS is testament to the amazing work our teachers are doing. 

My Hero: My step-grandfather. He was a selfless man who dedicated his life to helping and saving others as an EMT. 

Joanna Cosbey

Joanna Cosbey

Special Education Director

Interests: Audiobooks, crocheting, knitting, word puzzles
Things that make me smile: sarcasm, hugs from students, hearing/seeing people value people with disabilities
Favorite Part of My Job: problem solving with parents and other staff to help students succeed
My Hero: Barak Obama
What I value Most: equity and respect
Corinne Teller

Corinne Teller

Finance and Operations Director

Interests:  New Mexico’s rich culture and landscapes, making our state so special.  You’ll find me salsa dancing, practicing yoga or Pilates, or enjoying the outdoors through camping, hiking, boating, and skiing.

Things that make me smile: Fun times with my family and close friends. Hearing our students speaking Spanish in their first year or showing kindness and compassion to others that they recognize as different from themselves.  I am grateful for a career that I love, that supports our students, families, and staff and community.

Favorite part of my job:  Working with a dedicated team managing finance, operations, data, and facilities, ensuring our school runs smoothly and supports our amazing students and staff.  Seeing NMIS continue to grow from a few desks, pens and 75 five to seven year olds in 2011 to over 430 students through 8th grade.

My hero:  I have two- My dad, who impressed on me the importance of hard work and honesty, and my husband, always kind, thoughtful and always has my back. Their example pushes me to be better every day.

What I value most:  Honesty, hard work, compassion and loyalty

Christopher Luna

Christopher Luna

Student Support Director

Interests: Baseball, Family, Travel

Things that make me smile: Baseball, Family, Travel

Educational Philosophy: Being open to all learning is the pathway to enlightenment.

Favorite Part of My Job: Getting to know students

My Hero: Mom

What I value Most: Perseverance

Office Administration

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Angel Martinez

Operations Manager

 Interests: Art, Sports, Fitness, Mystery/horror books
Things that make me smile: My baby girl, family
Favorite Part of My Job:  Seeing things improve or run smoothly
My Hero: My Mom
What I value Most: God, Family, Respect, Knowledge
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Carmen Farello

Registrar

Interests: Dance (salsa, merengue and some bachata) and Reading when traveling
Things that make me smile: Spending time with family, traveling places that are warm and sunny
Favorite Part of My Job:  Interacting with the students, teachers and parents
My Hero: My Mom
What I value Most: God and Family 
Neiba Molinar

Neiba Molinar

Finance Manager

Interests:Dancing, Reading, Outdoors activities.
Things that make me smile: My children, Friends, and Family. 
Favorite Part of My Job: There is nothing like listening to the children around campus, that always brings a smile to my face. I also love assisting and helping the teachers and knowing that I am part of a growing and professional school.  
What I value Most:Family, Health, Education and Loyalty. 

Brendaly Duarte

Receptionist

Interests: Travel, Photography, Music
Things that make me smile: Family, flowers, the moon
Educational Philosophy: Learning goes beyond the classroom. Always keep an open mind with eyes ready to observe.
Favorite Part of My Job: Interacting with parents and students!
My Hero: My mother
What I value Most: My family

Susan Bouchonville

Health Assistant

Interests: Reading, hiking, site-seeing, learning new things.
Things that make me smile: Hearing kids’ stories while they’re in the health office
Favorite part of my job:  Learning to know students
My hero: My grandmother
What I value most: Honesty