School of Education

Do you dream of helping others reach their potential, a career in education or counseling may be for you?

Highlands  an excellent choice

New Mexico Highlands University has been giving teachers real-world skills for more than 100 years – in fact, New Mexico Highlands University began as a teacher’s college! Our affordable tuition rates and small class sizes are just two factors that consistently make New Mexico Highlands University #1 in student satisfaction in New Mexico.

We also offer a range of specialized majors and minors:

Undergraduate Programs

Early Childhood Multicultural Education – Contact Dr. Angela Redondo, (505) 454-3383, aredondo@nmhu.edu;

Elementary Education – Contact Dr. Elisabeth Valenzuela, (505) 891-6907, evalenz@nmhu.edu;

Special  Education – Contact Dr. PJ Sedillo, (505) 891-6933, pjsedillo@nmhu.edu;

Secondary Education – Contact Dr. Elisabeth Valenzuela, (505) 891-6907, evalenz@nmhu.edu, and

Bilingual and ESL Education – to accommodate rising teachers’ passions – Contact Dr. Elisabeth Valenzuela, (505) 891-6907, evalenz@nmhu.edu.

Field Office inquiries:

Dr. Aaron Rudolph, (505) 454-3514 arudolph@nmhu.edu or

Ms. Serena Aragon, (505) 454-3382, skaragon@nmhu.edu.

Find out more about the Field Office!

Graduate Programs:

Alternative Licensure – Contact Dr. Jessica White, (805) 558-2099, jessicawhite@nmhu.edu.

Counseling – Contact Dr. Anna Koch, (505) 891-6941, amkoch@nmhu.edu.

Curriculum & Instruction – Contact Dr. Seonsook Park, (505) 891-6924, parks@nmhu.edu.

Educational Leadership – Contact Dr. Rod Rock, rrock@nmhu.edu.

Special Education/Gifted – Contact Dr. PJ Sedillo, (505) 362-2237, pjsedillo@nmhu.edu.

Courses are available through the NMHU Las Vegas Campus and at the NMHU Centers 

Pictures of Las Vegas Campus, Farmington Center, Rio Rancho Center, and Santa Fe Center.

Rio Rancho Center – Contact Ms. Laura LaCour-Johnson  (505) 891-6915, lajohnson@nmhu.edu, or Ms. Cecelia Jaramillo-Griego, (505) 891-6923, cecelia@nmhu.edu;

Santa Fe Center – Contact Ms. Mary Angell, (505) 426-2131,
angell@nmhu.edu,

Farmington Center – Contact Ms. Sharon Doom, (505) 566-3655,
sharondoom@nmhu.edu.

Accreditation of Programs

All programs offered through the School of Education undergo a strict accreditation process with State and National accreditation bodies to ensure the highest program quality. By clicking on the link above, you can access publicly available data on the various agencies and entities which accredit our programs. Contact Dr. Scott Parkman, (505) 891-6902, sparkman@nmhu.edu.

Job prospects are excellent.

Effective teachers, administrators, and counselors are in high demand across the country, particularly in New Mexico.

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Center for the Education and Study of Diverse Populations 

Center for the Education and Study of Diverse Populations LOGOThe Center for the Education and Study of Diverse Populations (CESDP) was established in 1993 under the auspices of New Mexico Highlands University. Our mission is to assist communities in improving the quality of education for students, families, educators and community members; to nurture partnerships with other like-minded organizations, regional schools and districts, and our own state educational agency; and provide sustainable professional learning, leadership, and advocacy in support of students, parents/families, pre-service/in-service teachers, and administrators.

CESDP Inquiries:

Rio Rancho Center: Mr. Adrian Sandoval, (505) 891-6904, aisandoval@nmhu.edu, or
Main Campus: Ms. Frances Mares, (505) 454-3367, fmares@nmhu.edu.

Partnerships with New Mexico Schools

NMHU’s School of Education has a variety of partnerships with NM public schools. These partnerships offer our students great opportunities for gaining clinical teaching experience and help to improve local educational practices. Learn more about our Regional Partnerships Schools (RPS) and Professional Development Schools (PDS).

Partnership with La Cosecha

The NMHU School of Education has a new partnership! Dual Language Education of New Mexico, founders of the internationally recognized La Cosecha Dual Language Conference, has signed an MOU providing attendees to the conference an option of undergraduate or graduate credit through NMHU.

School of Education

Geri Glover, Ph.D

PROFESSOR, INTERIM DEAN
Tele: 505-454-3396
Email: gjglover@nmhu.edu
Las Vegas Main Campus
STEC Bldg., Rm. 114

Geri Baca, MBA

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN

Tele: 505-454-3357
Email: baca_geri @nmhu.edu
Las Vegas Main Campus
STEC Bldg., Rm. 114

Serena Aragon

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
FIELD & UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Tele: 505-454-3382
Email: skaragon@nmhu.edu
Las Vegas Campus
STEC Bldg., Rm. 108

Christine Duran

SR. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Tele: 505-891-6903
Email: cdduran@nmhu.edu
Rio Rancho Center, Rm. 116

Cecelia Jaramillo-Griego

SR. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ALTCP, C&I, EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, SPECIAL EDUCATION/GIFTED PROGRAMS
Tele: 505-891-6923
Email: cecelia@nmhu.edu
Rio Rancho Center, Rm. 204

Katherine King

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Tele: 505-454-3536
Email: kmking@nmhu.edu
Las Vegas Main Campus
STEC Bldg., Rm. 120

Mission Statement

We immerse our students in authentic academic and professional settings, providing them with opportunities to bridge theory and practice and to engage in critical reflection that informs action.

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CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Dr. Seonsook Park, Chair parks@nmhu.edu
Dr. Daniel Olufemi daniel.olufemi@nmhu.edu
Dr. Kwang Jong Park kwangjong@nmhu.edu
Dr. Mercedes Valenzuela mercedesvalenzuela@nmhu.edu
Cecilia Jaramillo-Griego, Admin. Asst. cecilia@nmhu.edu
Kathryn King, Administrative Assistant kmking@nmhu.edu
(C&I) Alternative Licensure
Dr. Jessica White, Director jessicawhite@nmhu.edu
Dr. Patricia Latham palatham@nmhu.edu
Dr. Kim Lanoy-Sandoval klsandoval@nmhu.edu
John Lopez, MA johnlopez@nmhu.edu
Cecilia Jaramillo-Griego, Admin. Asst. cecilia@nmhu.edu
COUNSELING
Dr. Anna Koch amkoch@nmhu.edu
Dr. Sulema Perales sperales@nmhu.edu
Dr. Heather Smith hlsmith@nmhu.edu
Dr. Lori Miller lamiller@nmhu.edu
Dr. Cindy Black cindy@nmhu.edu
Dr. Diane Lacen dianel@nmhu.edu
Dr. Christine Herzog cherzog@nmhu.edu
Chia Vang, ABD cvang@nmhu.edu
Camille Sweitzer, Clinical Experiences Coord. camille@nmhu,edu
Christine Duran, Administrative Asst. cdduran@nmhu.edu
Educational Leadership
Dr. Rod Rock, Chair rrock@nmhu.edu
Dr. Robert Karaba rkaraba@nmhu.edu
Dr. Kwang Jong Park shereejederberg@nmhu.edu
Dr. Roxanne Gonzales roxanne@nmhu.edu
Cecilia Jaramillo-Griego, Admin. Asst. cecilia@nmhu.edu
Kathryn King, Administrative Assistant kmking@nmhu.edu
Special Education/Gifted
Dr. PJ Sedillo, Chair pjsedillo@nmhu.edu
Dr. Neily Snook nsnook@nmhu.edu
Mercedes Chaves, ABD mercedes@nmhu.edu
Cecilia Jaramillo-Griego, Admin. Asst. cecilia@nmhu.edu
Kathryn King, Administrative Assistant kmking@nmhu.edu
Teacher Education
Dr. Elisabeth Valenzuela, Chair evalenz@nmhu.edu
Dr. Shirley Meckes smeckes@nmhu.edu
Dr. Taikhee Kim taikkim@nmhu.edu
Dr. Angela Redondo aredondo@nmhu.edu
Dr. Dawn Berry dawn@nmhu.edu
Dr. Jodi Burshia jodi@nmhu.edu
VACANT, Administrative Assistant
Field Office
Dr. Aaron Rudolph, Associate Director arudolph@nmhu.edu
VACANT, Associate Director
VACANT, Residency Coordinator
Serena Aragon, Admin. Asst. skaragon@nmhu.edu
VACANT

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Christopher Ulibarri, BA, BS

SR. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Tele: 505-426-2047
Email: cmulibarri@nmhu.edu
Las Vegas Campus
STEC Bldg., Rm. 117

Jeremy Holloway, Ph.D.

PROFESSOR IN RESIDENCE
Email: jeremyh@nmhu.edu

Melissa Riley, Ph.D.

PROFESSOR IN RESIDENCE
Email: meriley@nmhu.edu

Elena Valdez, Ph.D.

PROFESSOR IN RESIDENCE
Email: elena@nmhu.edu

Adrian Sandoval, MA

DIRECTOR
Tele: 505-891-6904
Email: aisandoval@nmhu.edu
Rio Rancho Center, Rm. 117

VACANT

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Frances Mares

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Tele: 505-454-3367
Email: famares@nmhu.edu
Las Vegas Main Campus
STEC Bldg., Rm. 210

Marthann Schulte, Ph.D.

PROJECT DIRECTOR
TECHNOLOGY CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (NTIA GRANT)
Email: marthannschulte@nmhu.edu

Alumni Occupations

Graduates of the School of Education can be found in the following occupations:

  • Teaching
  • Counseling
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Curriculum Design
  • Bilingual Education
  • Educational Leadership
  • Teacher of English as a Second Language
  • Textbook Writing

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