Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School
Tuition Free, 6 - 12 Public School
Cottonwood Classic Prep
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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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Mr. Isaiah Nixon
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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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Florence Duncan
French Teacher
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Dr. Kappy Riker
Spanish Language II, III, & IV
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Ms. Madeline Alford
Spanish Instructor
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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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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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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. Melissa Torres
International Languages Department Chair; Spanish Language I & II
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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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Library & Research Resources
Mrs. Francine Binnert
Librarian
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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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Ms. Audra Vigil
Math Instructor
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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. Gregery Holland
Math Instructor
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Mr. John Tennison
IB Mathematics HL; IB TOK - Year 1
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Mr. Jordan Van Every
Math Teacher
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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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Mrs. Lauralyn Johnson
Technology Instructor
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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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