School & Family Liaison

McKinney- Vento Coordinator

Melodee Velasquez

Office: 505-632-4369

Email: mvelasquez@bsin.k12.nm.us

Hello!!! My name is Melodee Velasquez. I was born and raised a Bloomfield Bobcat. I graduated from Bloomfield High School in 2003 and received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from New Mexico Highlands University in 2018. I was at Naaba Ani Elementary for 4 years where I gained experience as a long term substitute, educational assistant, and an administrative assistant. I was also an Early Childhood Coordinator in our district through Save the Children.

I have been married to my husband Mike since 2019 and have two beautiful daughters that attend Bloomfield Schools.

I value my faith and family and I am blessed to have had wonderful opportunities within the Bloomfield School District. I am honored and excited to take this new role as the School & Family Liaison to be able to further serve our students, families and our community.

McKinney-Vento Liaison Support

Bethany Ray

Email: bray@bsin.k12.nm.us

My name is Bethany Ray and I have lived in the Bloomfield area for over 30 years, I grew up on a ranch in Gobernador, NM and have enjoyed living and raising my family the same way that I grew up. I have been married for 14 years and have three amazing sons. I have worked for the Bloomfield School District for several years as a substitute teacher and bookkeeper at Mesa Alta Junior High School and am very excited for my new role as the McKinney-Vento Liaison Support. One of my favorite things about working for the Bloomfield School District has been the relationships that I have made and the opportunity it has given me to not only be involved with the children at our schools, but to also be involved with our community.

Early Childhood Coordinator (Central):

Verlynne Platero

Office: 505-634-3672

Cell: 505-360-3770

Email: vplatero@bsin.k12.nm.us

Yá'át'ééh! — Hello! I’m Diné (Navajo). My parents are Danny and my late mom Rita Platero, both of Nageezi. My clans are Nashashí Diné (Bear clan), Bit'ahnii (folded arm people), Kiyaa'áanii (The towering house clan) for my maternal grandfather and Tó’aheedlíinii (The water flow together clan) for my paternal grandfather. I’m from Dzilth-na-o-dith-hle, New Mexico, born and raised here. Married for 18 years this coming April to the love of my life and the father to my three beautiful babies.

I graduated from Bloomfield School about 20 years ago, and I'm proud to be a member of the Bloomfield schools and be part of my community. I am currently attending San Juan College in getting my Marketing/Accounting Degree and minor in Native Studies this coming December 2023.

I was currently an Indian Education Committee member for Bloomfield Schools from 2018-2023 and an Equity member. I am proud to be part of the education program and excited to work with our community and get to know our community that will become part of my k'é --family. *Go Bobcats*

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In School Support Interventionist (Central Primary School)

Gabriela Quezada (Gaby)

Email: gquezada@bsin.k12.nm.us

Hola- Hello! My name is Gabriela Quezada. I was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, and raised in Winslow, Arizona. I moved to Bloomfield, New Mexico in 2008 and have been a BOBCAT ever since. I’ve been married for 17 years and have two wonderful children who attend Bloomfield Schools. This is currently my 3rd year working for the Bloomfield Schools District some of my roles have been substitute teacher, educational assistant and now with this new role as an in-school support for Central Primary. I am currently attending Grand Canyon University in getting my Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Forensic Psychology (Class of 2025).

I believe that every child deserves an environment where they can feel safe and accepted. Children can benefit from early childhood education programs by developing the social and emotional skills necessary for success as well as preparing them for their future. I look forward to working with children of different ages and cultures and coming together as a community.

In Schoo Support Interventionist: Naaba Ani Elementary

Hello Everyone! My name is Annalyse Segobia. It is my first year within the Bloomfield School District, but not my first year as a Bobcat. I graduated from Bloomfield High in 2017. I then moved on to becoming an Aggie at New Mexico State University and graduated with my Bachelor of Psychology in 2020.

I have been working with kids since I graduated college and have been loving every second of it! Being able to work with students and their families, helping, teaching, and overall just making those connections is what I love most. I am so excited to be back on my stomping grounds of Bloomfield, but more so ready to show Naaba Ani what I can do for them and the community.

Save the Children is a heartening program to be a part of. I truly believe in their vision, "A world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation." This vision can be shared between anyone who wants to support the youth, let's be the change!

Early Childhood Coordinator: Bloomfield Early Childhood Center

Hello my name is Tyla Mahan. I have lived in Bloomfield for 18 years. I am from Aztec. I met my significant other when I was 18 years old right before graduating High School. We have two boys. My oldest is going to be 17 a junior at Bloomfield High. My youngest is 15 a sophomore at Bloomfield High. I attended San Juan College to obtain my Associates degree in Early Childhood Education in 2011. I received my Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies from Grand Canyon University in 2024. I am working on my second Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood from Grand Canyon University.

In my spare time I am usually at the baseball fields. Both of my boys are on traveling baseball teams out of Albuquerque and have also played with teams from Arizona. When we are not traveling we are at home relaxing and spending time together.

It has been a passion of mine to work with children and their families. I have worked in Early Childhood for about 20 years. I have worked at several child care agencies in the surrounding areas. I have also been a supervisor for a Head Start program. I am excited to begin my new role as an Early Steps Early Childhood Coordinator to better serve the children, families, of the community to help build the learning bridge between home and school. By providing learning activities that best fit the development of the children to ensure they are ready for the next step.

Early Childhood Coordinator (Naaba Ani):

Robbin Briggs

Office: 505-634-3515

Cell: 505-512-6468

Email: rbriggs@bsin.k12.nm.us

Hi, I am Robbin Briggs. I was raised in South Carolina. I was born and married into a military family. I have 1 adult son and 2 grandchildren. I have been working in early childhood for 30 years. I am compassionate about our community and serving our children and families.

I received my AA with an emphasis in Early Childhood in 2010 and my BA in Multicultural Early Childhood Education in 2023. My passion is to create an engaging learning environment for children and families within their home setting. Giving the parents the tools to be their child’s first teacher. Families will be able to enjoy the school setting at Naaba Ani during parent interactions. We will work together as a collaborative team to work on life skills, early intervention, along with reading and math skills.

I support the milestones that each child and family strives to meet. I positively want to see children excel and support them in different areas of Save the Children programs.

In School Support Interventionist: Blanco Elementary

My name is Rebecca Jackson, also known as Becca Jackson. I am from Bloomfield NM. I graduated from Bloomfield High School. After high school I went onto college and started a family. I have two girls, a 7 year old & a 2 year old. Since starting a family, I have taken a step back from school. Finally, I am pursuing my career and finishing my degree. I plan on graduating in May of 2026 with my associates in ECED (early childhood education). I have been working with children for 5 years, this will be my first year in a public school setting. I will be working with Save the Children at Blanco Elementary and am excited for this opportunity to grow as an educator.

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