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Office of Innovation and School Choice

The Office of Innovation and School Choice partners with innovative leaders in the community to empower educators and students, elevate learning, and transform education.

Find Your Spark

Albuquerque Public Schools, students have choices. Whether your child is drawn to the arts, STEM, dual language, athletics, leadership, or still discovering what interests them, APS offers learning that connects to who they are and who they are becoming. There's a place for every student. Find your child’s spark at APS—and ignite their journey.

School Choice


Our Mission

The Albuquerque Public Schools Office of Innovation and School Choice partners with innovative leaders and community to: 

  • Empower educators and students
  • Elevate Learning
  • Transform education to equip all students with the knowledge, skills, and capacities for success in a rapidly changing world to grow Albuquerque's talented workforce.

Our Goals

  1. Create, systematize and implement a comprehensive portfolio strategy of choices
  2. Ensure every magnet school delivers an innovative, high-quality, unique learner experience that substantially contributes to the landscape of choice offerings
  3. Cultivate a culture of innovation in education both within and outside the district

Our Values

Diversity, Equity, Empowerment, Authenticity, Community, Transparency, Support, Collaboration, Autonomy, Accountability, and Customization.

Contact Information

Main Phone: (505) 855-9053

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 25704 Albuquerque, NM 87125-0704

Physical Address:
6400 Uptown Blvd. NE Suite 540 West Albuquerque, NM 87110 Map

Staff Directory

Staff listed by employee, with email address and phone number.
Employee Contact Information
Claire Wood
Interim Senior Director Office of Innovation & School Choice
Andrea Quintana
Community & Professional Developer
Abel Abeita
STEM Specialist & 9-12 Magnet Coordinator
Jose S. Archuleta
K-8 Magnet Coordinator
Amy Chase
Implementation Coach
Christy Green
Implementation Coach
Nick Porter
Implementation Coach