Superintendent Raquel Reedy
Raquel Reedy is the superintendent for Albuquerque Public Schools. An educator for more than four decades, Reedy began her career as a teacher of students with visual impairments in Boston in 1974. She started with APS in 1977 as a special education teacher at Atrisco Elementary.
After an eight-year stint as a personnel specialist in the APS Human Resources Department, Reedy served as principal at E.G. Ross and Mitchell elementary schools before being named associate superintendent for elementary education in 2007, supervising 45 elementary schools.
Reedy took over as acting superintendent in August 2015 and was named superintendent in April 2016.
She holds a master’s degree in education from Harvard University and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Texas at Austin.
Not Saying Goodbye Just Yet
In her weekly message, Superintendent Reedy discusses her pending retirement.
Honoring Our Own
In her weekly message, Superintendent Reedy writes about nominating Selfless Seniors and APS Hall of Honor Inductees.
A Tragic Reality for Too Many
A message to the APS School Community from Superintendent Raquel Reedy
Second Annual APS Spirit Day
Superintendent Reedy encourages students, staff, and supporters to show their spirit and do a little bragging on Friday, Oct. 4.
Mi Familia/My Family
In her weekly message, Superintendent Reedy writes about her many families.
Comfort and Safety
A message to APS employees on school safety from Superintendent Raquel Reedy
"So Glad You're Back"
A message to APS employees on chronic absenteeism from Superintendent Raquel Reedy
No Labor on Labor Day
Supt. Reedy encourages staff and students to enjoy a much needed day off.
Positivity
This school year, I will make an even more deliberate effort to focus on the good that is happening in our schools. I recommend you do the same," Superintendent Reedy wrote in her weekly message.
School Year's Resolutions
Read Supt. Reedy's message on setting targets for the district.
Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year
A message from Superintendent Raquel Reedy to APS employees.
End of the School Year
In her final message of the 2018-2019 school year, Superintendent Reedy lists several accomplishments.
Graduation: It Takes a Team
Superintendent Reedy's graduation message
Bilingual Seal
In her weekly message, Supt. Reedy celebrates APS students who earn a bilingual seal and the staff that supports them.
The Berna Facio Professional Development Complex
In her weekly message, Supt. Reedy talks about the new training center for APS employees.
AVID
In her weekly message, Supt. Reedy recognizes Truman Middle School for becoming an AVID National Demonstration School.
APS is Looking at Lengthening the School Year
A message to the APS community from Superintendent Raquel Reedy.
Library Cards
In her weekly message, Supt. Reedy talks about a program that is working to put library cards in the hands of APS third graders.
Energy Wise
In her weekly message, Supt. Reedy talks about the district's conservation efforts and how employees can play a role.
APS Open Book Podcast Features Superintendent
In her weekly message, Supt. Reedy writes about recording her first podcast.