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Secondary Leadership Network in New Mexico
New Mexico Association of Secondary School Principals (NMASSP) recognizes the unique challenges and opportunities that come with guiding students and schools in today’s rapidly evolving society. We are dedicated to forging a secondary leadership network in New Mexico by uniting principals statewide.
Our Goal
Our goal is to unite stakeholders involved in the administration, oversight, and direction of secondary education. We aim to address challenges faced by secondary schools in an evolving society, promote and partake in relevant research, and cultivate a professional spirit.
Additionally, as the state affiliate of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), we support initiatives like the National Honor Society and the National Student Council Association, fostering student leadership and recognition.
Secondary Leadership Network
in New Mexico
New Mexico Association of Secondary School Principals (NMASSP) recognizes the unique challenges and opportunities that come with guiding students and schools in today’s rapidly evolving society. We are dedicated to forging a secondary leadership network in New Mexico by uniting principals statewide.
New Mexicon Assistant Principal of the Year 2024
Our Goal
Our goal is to unite stakeholders involved in the administration, oversight, and direction of secondary education. We aim to address challenges faced by secondary schools in an evolving society, promote and partake in relevant research, and cultivate a professional spirit.
Additionally, as the state affiliate of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), we support initiatives like the National Honor Society and the National Student Council Association, fostering student leadership and recognition.
Our Goal
Our goal is to unite stakeholders involved in the administration, oversight, and direction of secondary education. We aim to address challenges faced by secondary schools in an evolving society, promote and partake in relevant research, and cultivate a professional spirit.
Additionally, as the state affiliate of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), we support initiatives like the National Honor Society and the National Student Council Association, fostering student leadership and recognition.
NM Assistant Principal of the Year 2024
Charda Sanders
NM Principal of the Year 2024
Tamara Lopez
About NMASSP:
The New Mexico Association of Secondary School Principals embraces the following goals for our organization:
- Unite Principals Statewide for the Purposes of Creating a Secondary Leadership Network (Professional Learning Committee)
- Increase Our Membership Numbers Statewide, Which Has a Direct Correlation to the Importance of Leadership (the Principalship) in Our Schools
- Provide a Comprehensive Professional Development Platform That Ensures Consistent Delivery of Current State and National Reform Efforts (Ex. Breaking Ranks II and Breaking Ranks in the Middle)
- Share Best Practices throughout the State
- Support Practicing Leaders and Encourage Aspiring Leaders
The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) and the New Mexico Association of Secondary School Principals (NMASSP) are considered unified for membership purposes. Therefore, joining one guarantees membership in the other.
Visit the membership page for details regarding membership benefits.
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NMASSP Officers and Board Members
Officers
Scott Affentranger,
Cleveland High School, NMASSP Executive Director
Deb Moya,
Albuquerque Charter Academy, NMASSP President
Erik Bose,
Albuquerque Charter Academy, NMASSP State Coordinator
Warman Hall,
Aztec Municipal Schools, NMASSP Head of Awards and Scholarships
Julie Arnold,
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, NMASSP National Board of Directors
Melanie Dunn-Chavez,
Public Academy for Performing Arts, NMASSP Treasurer
Board Members
Tamara Lopez,
Public Academy for Performing Arts, NMASSP Board Member
Rocky Torres,
Farmington Municipal Schools, NMASSP Board Member
Shawn Havill,
Cleveland High School, NMASSP Board Member
Renee Saucedo,
Rio Rancho Public Schools, NMASSP Board Member
Contact us to learn more.