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Honors and Recognitions
We are proud to be featuring employees who have received special honors, awards, and recognitions in Perspective and on the APS website. Please send information and a photograph if you’d like to king_joh@aps.edu.
Valley High Team Selected to Participate in Project ENABLE
The three-member team is one of 10 in the nation that will travel to New York to learn how to better design and implement libraries and information programs.
May 2, 2013
Joycelyn Jackson Wins Regional Leadership Award
The APS coordinator of multicultural education will be honored this summer by the Southern Minority Leadership Council.
April 25, 2013
APS Budget Wins Distinguished Award
A national association serving government finance professionals throughout North America has recognized APS for its commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting.
April 11, 2013
Roosevelt Middle School Teacher Honored by East Mountain Chamber of Commerce
Paula Massey received teacher of the month award.
April 4, 2013
Eldorado Trainer Recognized by NMAA
Missy Archibeck was awarded the Distinguished Service Award earlier this year by the New Mexico Activities Association.
April 4, 2013
Eisenhower Teacher Wins My Favorite Teacher Contest
English teacher Lorraine Blakely has been named the local winner of the contest sponsored by Barnes & Noble.
April 4, 2013
Taylor Middle School Teacher Honored as a State Teacher of the Year Finalist
Lisa Todd earned award as a district teacher of the year from APS.
March 28, 2013
North Star Technology Teacher Selected as Apple Distinguished Educator
April Requard is only the third person from New Mexico to be selected to the prestigious, international program.
February 28, 2013
Public Invited to Farewell Reception for Outgoing Board Members
Paula Maes and David Robbins will be recognized at the end of the regular Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 20.
February 14, 2013
Jefferson Music Teacher to Receive Creative Bravos Award
Robb Janov and his Rock and Rhythm Band will be recognized at Creative Albuquerque's Gala Celebration on March 23.
February 14, 2013
EHS Librarian Heather Dahl Receives Leadership Award
The New Mexico Library Association recognizes Dahl for her advocacy on behalf of school libraries across the state.
February 14, 2013
Doris Merzweiler Named Teacher of Year Finalist
The adapted PE teacher for APS was recognized by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
February 7, 2013
Madison Teacher Named Art Educator of the Year
Tammy Crespin was nominated by the NM Art Education Association.
February 7, 2013
Desert Ridge MS Band Director Gets National Recognition
Donna Schmidt has been named one of the 50 music teachers across the country who make a difference by School Band and Orchestra Magazine.
December 20, 2012
APS Teacher Named New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau Educator of the Year
Theresa Sandoval of Dolores Gonzales Elementary received the award in recognition of the excellent job she does teaching students about the role agriculture plays in their lives.
November 15, 2012
APS Special Ed Department Presents at National Conference
Representatives from the APS Special Education Department spoke on scaffolding instruction to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
November 8, 2012
Grant MS Asks for Public Votes to Help Earn $50,000
Grant is among schools nationwide vying for votes to win the top prize in the Power A Bright Future contest sponsored by Clorox.
November 8, 2012
Zia School Nurse Honored
Margaret Grady receives the New Mexico Nursing Excellence Award.
October 25, 2012
