Staff Directory | Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School

Administration & Admissions

Ms. Carisa Petrie Director of Student, Family, and Teacher Engagement and Support

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Ms. Christine Rigali Athletics & Activities Director, Safety, Security & Student Wellness Director, HS SAT Coordinator, High School Representative

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Ms. Jackie Geerts Registrar, Enrollment, Academic Advisor, STARS Coordinator, & PTO Vice President

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John Binnert Executive Director

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Mr. Ray Wang Assistant Director

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Athletic Departments

Ms. Christine Rigali Athletics & Activities Director, Safety, Security & Student Wellness Director, HS SAT Coordinator, High School Representative

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CCPS International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

Ms. Alba Ortiz IB Spanish Language; IB French Language Ab Initio

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Mr. Bryant Johnson 9th grade Physics; 10th grade Chemistry; IB Theory of Knowledge; High School Soccer Coach

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Dr. Denise Gianopoulos IB English and Literature - Year 2

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Mr. Erik Gamlem 9th-Grade English and Literature; MS Technology I and II; IB Theory of Knowledge

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Mr. Ian Geib IB Biology; IB Environmental Systems and Societies; IB Sports Exercise & Health Science

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Dr. Jennifer Reid-Smith Natural Science Department Chair; 8th-Grade Biology; IB Environmental Systems and Societies

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Mr. John Tennison IB Mathematics HL; IB TOK - Year 1

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Ms. Kai Frick IB History of the Americas - Year 2; IB World History - Year 1; IB TOK - Year 2

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Ms. Katherine Smith IB English and Literature - Year 1

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Mrs. Lauren Farmer 10th Grade English and Literature; IB English Y1

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Ms. Lina Ramos IB Theater; Study Skills; 10th-Grade Theater; Choral Groups

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Ms. Lisa Wallhagen IB Extended Essay Coordinator; IB Psychology

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Mr. Marshall Hastings IB Visual Arts; 10th-grade Art II; 6th & 7th-grade Intro to Art

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Ms. Patricia Spitz Mathematics Department Chair; 10th-Grade Advanced Algebra; 8th-Grade Algebra I; IB Mathematics, Assessment Coordinator

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Mr. Peter Lukes 10th-Grade Advanced US History and Geography; 9th-Grade World History; IB TOK Year 1

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Ms. Quilimaca Padilla IB Mathematics HL; Pre-Calculus

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Mr. Rick Redington 10th-Grade English and Literature; IB Philosophy

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Mr. Robert Mattingly 9th-Grade Physics; IB Physics

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Ms. Samantha Hawley Electives Department Chair; 6th & 7th-Grade Art, IB Art Y1

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Clubs & Activities

Ms. Christine Rigali Athletics & Activities Director, Safety, Security & Student Wellness Director, HS SAT Coordinator, High School Representative

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Mrs Joy Van Meter 6th & 7th grade Science/Natural Helpers Coordinator

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Community

Ms. Jackie Geerts Registrar, Enrollment, Academic Advisor, STARS Coordinator, & PTO Vice President

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English

Ms. Amber Curtis-Trudell Middle School English & English Department Chair

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Dr. Denise Gianopoulos IB English and Literature - Year 2

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Mr. Erik Gamlem 9th-Grade English and Literature; MS Technology I and II; IB Theory of Knowledge

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Ms. Heather Bower 7th- & 8th-Grade English and Literature; Middle School Ladies Basketball

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Ms. Katherine Smith IB English and Literature - Year 1

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Mrs. Lauren Farmer 10th Grade English and Literature; IB English Y1

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Ms. Leah Abruzzo Middle School Representative; 6th- & 7th-Grade English and Literature; English Intervention

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Mr. Rick Redington 10th-Grade English and Literature; IB Philosophy

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Languages

Ms. Alba Ortiz IB Spanish Language; IB French Language Ab Initio

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Mr. Andres Armijo Spanish I; Spanish III; Spanish IV;

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Dr. Kappy Riker Spanish Language II, III, & IV

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Ms. Melissa Torres International Languages Department Chair; Spanish Language I & II

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Leadership

Ms. Amber Curtis-Trudell Middle School English & English Department Chair

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Ms Andrea Lopez Special Education Coordinator

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Mr. Andres Armijo Spanish I; Spanish III; Spanish IV;

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Ms. Carisa Petrie Director of Student, Family, and Teacher Engagement and Support

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Ms. Christine Rigali Athletics & Activities Director, Safety, Security & Student Wellness Director, HS SAT Coordinator, High School Representative

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Mr. David Kline 6th-Grade Ancient Civilizations; 7th-Grade Early US History

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Ms. Heather Bower 7th- & 8th-Grade English and Literature; Middle School Ladies Basketball

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Dr. Jennifer Reid-Smith Natural Science Department Chair; 8th-Grade Biology; IB Environmental Systems and Societies

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John Binnert Executive Director

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Mrs. Lauren Farmer 10th Grade English and Literature; IB English Y1

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Ms. Leah Abruzzo Middle School Representative; 6th- & 7th-Grade English and Literature; English Intervention

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Ms. Maggie Bradney 9th Grade Physics; 10th-Grade Chemistry; Science Olympiad Coordinator

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Ms. Patricia Spitz Mathematics Department Chair; 10th-Grade Advanced Algebra; 8th-Grade Algebra I; IB Mathematics, Assessment Coordinator

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Mr. Ray Wang Assistant Director

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Ms. Samantha Hawley Electives Department Chair; 6th & 7th-Grade Art, IB Art Y1

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Mathematics

Ms. Andrea Lee 6th-Grade Mathematics Foundations; Math Intervention

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Ms. Ashley Weaver 7th-Grade Pre-Algebra; 8th grade Algebra; Head High School Volleyball Coach

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Mr. Cliff Garrett Special Education Teacher; Geometry; Middle School Boys Basketball Coach; Natural Helpers Sponsor; High School Soccer Assistant Coach

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Mr. John Tennison IB Mathematics HL; IB TOK - Year 1

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Ms. Patricia Spitz Mathematics Department Chair; 10th-Grade Advanced Algebra; 8th-Grade Algebra I; IB Mathematics, Assessment Coordinator

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Ms. Quilimaca Padilla IB Mathematics HL; Pre-Calculus

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Performing Arts

Ms. Lina Ramos IB Theater; Study Skills; 10th-Grade Theater; Choral Groups

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Mr. RJ Perez 6th- & 7th-Grade Music Appreciation

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Physical Education

Mr. Brian DeMone 6th & 7th Grade Physical Education

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Ms. Christine Rigali Athletics & Activities Director, Safety, Security & Student Wellness Director, HS SAT Coordinator, High School Representative

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Mr. Shay Todaro Physical Education; High School Cross Country Coach; High School Track & Field Coach

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Programs

Ms. Jackie Geerts Registrar, Enrollment, Academic Advisor, STARS Coordinator, & PTO Vice President

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Science

Mr. Bryant Johnson 9th grade Physics; 10th grade Chemistry; IB Theory of Knowledge; High School Soccer Coach

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Mr Fred Hintze 6th & 7th grade Science

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Mr. Ian Geib IB Biology; IB Environmental Systems and Societies; IB Sports Exercise & Health Science

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Dr. Jennifer Reid-Smith Natural Science Department Chair; 8th-Grade Biology; IB Environmental Systems and Societies

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Mrs Joy Van Meter 6th & 7th grade Science/Natural Helpers Coordinator

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Ms. Maggie Bradney 9th Grade Physics; 10th-Grade Chemistry; Science Olympiad Coordinator

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Mr. Robert Mattingly 9th-Grade Physics; IB Physics

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Ms Sonja Stiefel Biology Teacher

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Social Studies

Mr. Bill Torres 8th-Grade Advanced NM History; Speech & Debate; We The People

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Mr. David Kline 6th-Grade Ancient Civilizations; 7th-Grade Early US History

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Ms. Jennifer Nevdahl 9th-Grade World History; 10th-Grade Advanced US History and Geography

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Ms. Kai Frick IB History of the Americas - Year 2; IB World History - Year 1; IB TOK - Year 2

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Ms. Lisa Wallhagen IB Extended Essay Coordinator; IB Psychology

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Ms. Michelle Stokes 6th-Grade Ancient Civilizations; MS Technology I & II

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Mr. Peter Lukes 10th-Grade Advanced US History and Geography; 9th-Grade World History; IB TOK Year 1

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Ms. Stephanie Jones 8th-Grade Early New Mexico History; 8th-Grade Health

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Support Services

Ms Andrea Lopez Special Education Coordinator

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Ms. Bertha Duran Custodian (evening)

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Ms. Cathy Gutierrez Office Manager

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Ms. Christine Rigali Athletics & Activities Director, Safety, Security & Student Wellness Director, HS SAT Coordinator, High School Representative

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Mr. Genaro Duran Custodian

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Jennifer Dryfoos College Counselor

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Ms. Julie Green Receptionist

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Ms. MaryKay Hovda Health Assistant

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Mrs Nancy Stafford Counselor

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Ms. Rebecca Martinez Attendance Secretary

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Technology

Mr. Alejandro Torres Teacher

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Ms. Christine Rigali Athletics & Activities Director, Safety, Security & Student Wellness Director, HS SAT Coordinator, High School Representative

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Mr. Erik Gamlem 9th-Grade English and Literature; MS Technology I and II; IB Theory of Knowledge

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Ms. Michelle Stokes 6th-Grade Ancient Civilizations; MS Technology I & II

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Visual Arts

Mr. Marshall Hastings IB Visual Arts; 10th-grade Art II; 6th & 7th-grade Intro to Art

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Ms. Samantha Hawley Electives Department Chair; 6th & 7th-Grade Art, IB Art Y1

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