My name is Mari, I am the school nurse at Enchanted Hills Elementary School. I have been a nurse for 4 years and a school nurse with Rio Rancho Public Schools for 2.5 years. I am married with 4 kids, ages 24, 23, 19, and 18. We have a small farm that takes up most of my free time. 

I enjoy spending time with family and friends, being outdoors and spending time with my animals, especially my cows Elsa and Bambi. I love traveling mostly to warm places and trying new food.

A few of my favorite things . . . 

• Drinks: green tea, coconut water, orange creamsicle soda

• Food: Italian food

• Snacks: fruit, beef jerkey, potato chips (serrano and vinegar)

• Stores: Amazon, Natural Grocers

• Animals: yorkies and highland cows

• School Supplies: colored pens, highlighters

• Books: any homesteading books, devotionals

• Movie: The Land Before Time

• Color: white

• Singer: Katy Nichole, Christian music

Contact me:

Email: marlene.penida@rrps.net

Phone: (505) 891.8526 option 2

Fax: (505) 715.4205