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Carter Weska, IB Business Management

Carter Weska

Carter is a returning Cottonwood graduate from the class of 2011, our first graduating class! He graduated from New Mexico Tech with a computer science...

Shay Todaro, High School Physical Education Teacher; Department Chair

Shay Todaro

Shay has an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He also attend the University of New Mexico where he...

Bryan Cutler, Middle School Physical Education

Bryan Cutler

Bryan Cutler is a new teacher  at Cottonwood Classical but not new to sports. He has his Master’s in Sports Administration and Exercise Science. He...

Mr. Brian DeMone, Middle School Physical Education

Mr. Brian DeMone

Brian DeMone has been teaching Physical Education (PE) for 9 years (5 primary, 4 secondary), and loves to have fun in class with his students....

Ms. Lina Ramos, IB Theater and Performing Arts Teacher

Ms. Lina Ramos

Ms. Lina Ramos a native New Mexican is an arts educator, director, conductor, opera singer and performer. Ms. Ramos has served as an educator for...

RJ Perez, Music Teacher; Arts Department Chair

RJ Perez

RJ Perez teaches Guitar Ensemble and Modern Music classes, and has been with CCPS since 2016. His classes provide a fun, informative, and challenging atmosphere....

Jennifer Haag, 6th & 7th Visual Arts Teacher

Jennifer Haag

Jennifer Haag is a seamstress, silversmith, and printmaker who loves facilitating art making experiences with students of all ages. Prior to teaching 6th & 7th...

Samantha Hawley, IB Visual Arts Teacher

Samantha Hawley

Sam Hawley is a proud New Mexican living, teaching, and making art in her hometown of Albuquerque. Hawley is currently celebrating her 10th year at...

Alexandrea Gowan, 6th, 7th, and 10th Grade Visual Arts Teacher

Alexandrea Gowan

Alexandrea Gowan recieved her bachelors degree in fine art and a minor in psychology from the University of New Mexico. Alexandrea specializes in painting and...

James DeGregorio, 6th-8th Grade Technology Teacher

Mr. James DeGregorio

James DeGregorio thrives in coffee shops, reading poetry and chatting about life’s wonders. Now in his seventh year of teaching, he’s the 6th-8th Grade Technology...