AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - Key Persons


Adam Martinez


Alexander Bradford


Amanda Sutherland

Job Titles:
  • Education

Amber Currier

Job Titles:
  • EPO Director

Andrea Gropp

Job Titles:
  • Business

Ann Gaiovnik


Anna Strauss


Anne Hartman


Bill McLaughlin


Bill Sexton


Brandon John

Job Titles:
  • Native Youth Academic Advisor

Brandon Thurston

Job Titles:
  • Principal
  • AHS Principal

Brenda McNeal

Job Titles:
  • Principal

Brett Hellewell

Job Titles:
  • Construction Trades

Brian Heath


Brooke Hawkins


Caleb Robison


Carla Gonzales

Job Titles:
  • Director

Catherine Olson

Job Titles:
  • College and Career Specialist

Christie Robison


Cory Gropp

Job Titles:
  • Athletic Director
  • Activities and Athletics Director

Cynthia Logue

Job Titles:
  • Case Manager
  • Teacher

David Reiff


Dr. Cynthia Mortensen


Dr. Irene Barry


Dreher Robertson

Job Titles:
  • Principal

Ed Salinas

Job Titles:
  • Engineering

Evelyn Garcia

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Superintendent

Fran Dobey

Job Titles:
  • Education
Education: Master's Degree in Special Education from Adams State College; certified in Gifted Education and as a Media Specialist.

Gordon Smith


Hank Strauss


Holly Hook


Jeffery Schwartz

Job Titles:
  • Computer Science

Jenelle Cummins

Job Titles:
  • CTE Director

Jennifer Tree


Jeremy Orr

Job Titles:
  • Case Manager / Teacher / Gifted and Talented

Jessica Sledzinski

Job Titles:
  • Principal

Jessica Sorrell


Jimmy Dusenbery

Job Titles:
  • Education
Education: AHS Graduate, Class of 1984. Attended SJC and NMSU. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from NMSU. Work/Family Bio: I work with my family at the business that my grandfather, Jim Dusenbery, started in 1937. I have worked there fulltime for the past 31 years. My wife is Anna Marie Dusenbery; we have been married for 26 years in December. She is the English instructor at Vista Nueva High School. We have two beautiful daughters: Raelynn, who graduated from ENMU in May, 2021; and Jessiann, who is a freshman at ENMU, studying animal science. I am proud to say that my family has been in the four corners area for over 125 years. I am fourth generation Dusenbery to live in Aztec. Hobbies: Riding ATVs with my Girls, Hunting and Shooting firearms and my bow, Collecting and restoring Classic Automobiles.

Joel Barton


John Laws

Job Titles:
  • Transportation Director

Jonathan Acrey

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Superintendent

Josh French

Job Titles:
  • Case Manager / Teacher / Life Skills

Joshua Adams

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Principal
  • AHS Assistant Principal

Kalee Wilmer

Job Titles:
  • Social Worker

Karyn Patterson

Job Titles:
  • Case Manager
  • Teacher

Kate Harvie

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant

Katie Buchholz

Job Titles:
  • Education
Education: Attended Fort Lewis and San Juan Colleges, for business and biology. Work / Family Bio: Katie is a devoted wife and mother of three daughters, two of whom attend school in the Aztec School District. With a background in business management and a passion for education, she co-owns Inspire Dance Academy, enriching the Aztec community with local dance opportunities. As a board member of the Aztec Boys and Girls Club, Katie is deeply involved in community service. As a founding member of the inaugural student multicultural center at Durango High School, Katie has long championed inclusivity and diversity within educational settings. Her educational journey, includes studies in business and biology at Fort Lewis and San Juan Colleges. Katie is eager to leverage her diverse experiences and deep community connections to advocate for student success by collaborating with students, educators, parents, and the community. Katie is dedicated to making informed decisions that positively impact the lives of students and the community at large, foster inclusive learning environments, and support the holistic development of youth and families in the Aztec School District. Hobbies: Years on the Board: First Year Member

Kelvin Crain Jr.

Job Titles:
  • Director of Technology
  • Kelvin Crain

Kim Thornton

Job Titles:
  • Social Emotional Counselor

Laci L. Phillips Newland

Job Titles:
  • Education

Lauren Laws

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Superintendent

Lisa Myers


Magda Medina

Job Titles:
  • IEP Coordinator

Melody Postoak


Mr. Kevin Summers

Job Titles:
  • Superintendent
  • Kevin Summers

Paul Cranfill


Pauline Martinez


Phyllis Cox

Job Titles:
  • Principal

Rachel Davis


Rhea Allais


Riva Alipin


Roberta Randall

Job Titles:
  • Registrar

Russell Florez

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Superintendent

Ryan Dee

Job Titles:
  • Case Manager
  • Teacher

Samantha Arrington

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Principal

Samantha Nelson

Job Titles:
  • Principal

Sarah Blake

Job Titles:
  • Transitions Specialist

Sgt Victor Snover


Shawna Calvert

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advisor - Class of 2025 and Class of 2027

Sidley Harrison

Job Titles:
  • Case Manager
  • Teacher

Sierra Lanier


Stephanie Poafpybitty


Steve Wamel

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advisor - Class of 2024 and Class of 2026

Ty Lee