Alisa Alba - Spanish

Alisa Alba is a native of Santa Fe, New Mexico.  She began studying flamenco at UNM with Eva Encinias-Sandoval...

Courtney Angermeier - Humanities

Courtney Angermeier has a Master's Degree in education from UNM and children's literature and is currently working on her phd.  She is committed to critical thinking, supportive community, and multicultural education in the classroom.

Shannon Beyer - Humanities & Yearbook

Shannon Beyer graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle with a B.A. in Communications, specializing in editorial journalism... 

Jim Carlton - Mathematics and Technology

BBA Accounting - Eastern New Mexico University; MA Secondary Education/Educational Technology and Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning - New Mexico State University. Graduate studies in Mathematics and Science – New Mexico Tech.

Vary Coates - Science

I grew up in Washington, DC.  I earned by BS from NMSU in Biology, and my MA from UNM in Secondary Education.  Before becoming a teacher, I was a tree farmer.

Security and Custodial - Linda Sena

Steve Eiland - Acting

I graduated from UNM in '96 with a B.A. in Theater Arts. I am a member of the Screen Actors Guild Council, the Sol Arts Acting Troupe & a writer/performer for Under The Wire Productions.  My philosophy in teaching film acting is that I want my students to not only come away from the class with an understanding of the craft, but also have the necessary tools to become a professional actor.

Patrick Gallegos - Math & Science

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, NM secondary internship teaching license with math and science endorsement, member of the National Science Teachers Association and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, retired City of Albuquerque facility analyst, 3 yrs exhibit coordinator at Explora Science Center.

Dennis Harroun - Animation

Dennis Harroun is a 3D animator and Artist who earned a Bachelors of Media Arts and Animation at the Art Institute of Colorado in Denver...

Jessica Krichels - Art I & II

Jessica Krichels was born and raised in the state of Maine. She received a B.A. in Visual Arts from Brown University and a M.Ed. from Framingham State College...

Jessie Lenderman - Documentary Film

Jesse Lenderman has degrees in Social Work & Education, and in Filmmaking, and has studied and played music throughout her life... 

Blake Minnerly - Audio, Music History & Theory, Audio 4 Film, & Digital Music

Blake Minnerly holds a masters degree in engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with minor in music composition...

Elena Osuna - Spanish

Elena Osuna was born in the Embudo Valley of Northern New Mexico.  Elena Osuna began her formal studies of Flamenco with her earliest mentor Eva Encinias-Sandoval...

Ms. Sojourner Athena Oyá - Humanities

Ms. Oyá teaches Humanities. She earned a B.U.S. degree in World Religion, Spanish and Secondary Education from the University of New Mexico and an M.A. in Curriculum Design and Educational Leadership from the College of Santa Fe. She holds endorsements in English as a Second Language, Language Arts and Social Studies and is certified by the State of New Mexico and has a license from the NM State Board of Education.

Danny Solis - Creative Writing

Daniel S. Solis is a lifelong lover of and student of poetry. He has published three books and a cd of poetry...

Kaleb Wentzel-Fisher - Television Production & After Effects

Kaleb Wentzel-Fisher has 8 years experience working in the field of video and audio.  Kaleb's work history includes working at professional recording studios in Manhattan, New York, the film industry in New Mexico, owning his own production company, and training at the local public access station here in Albuquerque.  Kaleb is now a full time instructor at MACCS teaching TV/Film and Adobe After Effects.

Kendra Wilson-Smith - Humanities

Kendra Wilson-Smith is an eighteen year veteran of teaching with a plethora of varied experience, including teaching for the United States Peace Corps in Poland 1992-1994, on the Navajo reservation, and Rio Rancho Public Schools.  She is Level III teacher with a bachelor's degree in English-Education from Northern Illinois University and a Master's in Education from The University of New Mexico.  She believes in multi-intelligence education which allows students to be assessed in numerous ways.

Ewen Wright - Film Production, Film History & Scriptwriting

Ewen Wright was born in raised in Albuquerque.  He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Hampshire College where he focused on Film/Video production, performance, and creative writing.  He is the director of Cool Cat Productions, an local independent production company in Albuquerque which makes original comedic works.  He performs around town as a comedic improvisor, public speaker/M.C., clown, or stage performer.  Additionally he performs in independent local movies.  He has been at MACCS from the beginning, and has taught/teaches Film/Video Production, Film History, and Screenwriting.

Pat Kelly - Business Administrator

I received my Accounting degree from the University of NM in 2002 while playing basketball for the Lobos.  I have been a Business Manager for charter schools for 7 years and truly enjoy working in an education setting.  In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my wife and dogs, golfing and bird hunting.

Alicia Faulds - Guidance Counselor

Ms. Faulds comes to MACCS as the new school counselor.  She studied in AZ for her B.A. and in California earning a M.A. in Counseling Psychology through the Drama Therapy program at CIIS.  Ms Faulds has roots and family in FL but loves the state of NM and made it her home in 2008.  She has received her license as a Mental Health Counselor in NM.  Ms. Faulds has a background in theater, has a propensity for creativity and loves to work with teenagers.  She will be working to gather resources for academic success for students while at MACCS and assisting them in post-graduation choices.  Ms. Faulds is available to students for both personal and academic counseling.

Educational Assistant - Sandi Prinzing

NM EA Lic.

Social Worker - Dana Flores

MSW, NMHU

Educational Assistant - Daniel Serrano

Daniel Serrano, Prior to working here; worked at APS for two years as E.A. and Campus Security Aid, and one year in Colorado Springs SD-11. Have an Associate Degree from CNM in Electronics Technology and was a 'student employee' as a Per-Mentor & computer lab assistant and Security Aid/Escort. While at CNM took a Student Leadership Development Seminars.  Also, an SAG-Eligible Actor, being involved in film industry for a couple of years. Participated in Breaking Bad, Crash, Far from Ascension and several un-credited roles.

Security and Custodial - Linda Sena