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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

Charda SandersTamara Lopez

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.

Close Up Of Microphone On A Podium
Charda Sanders

NM Assistant Principal of the Year 2024
Charda Sanders

Tamara Lopez

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.

NMASSP Officers and Board Members

Officers

Scott Affentranger

Scott Affentranger,
Cleveland High School, NMASSP Executive Director

Deb Moya

Deb Moya,
Albuquerque Charter Academy, NMASSP President

Erik Bose

Erik Bose,
Albuquerque Charter Academy, NMASSP State Coordinator

Warman Hall

Warman Hall,
Aztec Municipal Schools, NMASSP Head of Awards and Scholarships

Julie Arnold

Julie Arnold,
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, NMASSP National Board of Directors

Melanie Dunn-Chavez

Melanie Dunn-Chavez,
Public Academy for Performing Arts, NMASSP Treasurer

Board Members

Tamara Lopez

Tamara Lopez,
Public Academy for Performing Arts, NMASSP Board Member

Rocky Torres

Rocky Torres,
Farmington Municipal Schools, NMASSP Board Member

Shawn Havill

Shawn Havill,
Cleveland High School, NMASSP Board Member

Renee Saucedo

Renee Saucedo,
Rio Rancho Public Schools, NMASSP Board Member

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