Welcome to Mrs. Highland’s Principal Page

I welcome you to Comanche Elementary School WHERE CHILDREN COME FIRST. It is my great honor and privilege to serve this community. I truly believe our staff is one of APS' finest. Each year you will see the continued excellence and successes for all our students.

Whether you are a staff member, a student, a parent, or a community member you are considered part of our Comanche family. I will continue to work collaboratively with parents, students, staff and community to promote academic and social success for our Comanche Cubs. Comanche Elementary School has high expectations with a belief all children can and will learn.

Respectfully,

Rena Highland

Please allow me to share my education background with you. I taught at the elementary level, both in general education and special education, for 16 years. I have always had a welcoming philosophy. I believe parents, teachers and children must work together to achieve academic and social successes. Due to my years of experience, I have a strong knowledge base of the elementary curriculum.

My administrative experiences are both at the elementary and middle school level. I conducted my administrative internship at Double Eagle Elementary School , and I was an assistant principal for three years at Kennedy Middle School. My middle school experiences will help guide our Comanche 5th grade students and parents as they prepare for the challenges that are approaching soon. My resume includes:

Professional Certification and Licensures

New Mexico Educational Administration License K-12
New Mexico Teaching License K-8
New Mexico Special Education Teaching Endorsement K-12

Accomplishments and Awards

Nominee for the Disney American Teacher Award
Recognition in Creative Teaching Techniques
Selected for Danforth Initiated Educational Administration
Preparation Program and Partnership with UNM and APS