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
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
The 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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