Empowering NM teachers to lead change! Inform | Engage | Activate

Albuquerque, NM
Joined September 2017
Meet Teach Plus New Mexico's Manager of Policy and Programs: Richard “Ricky” Flahive! As the New Mexico Manager of Policy and Programs, Ricky will help lead the state Policy Fellowship, equipping local educators with the tools to shape policy at the state and local levels.
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Meet Senior Fellow: Mary Bissell! She is a 2026-27 Teach Plus NM Senior Policy Fellow & middle + high school math teacher at Peñasco ISD. She leads her district’s math curriculum implementation & serves on the Professional Practices & Standards Council + the NM CTE Advisory Board
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Meet Policy Fellow: Lanette Jacobs! She is a 2026-27 Teach Plus NM Policy Fellow and 6th grade teacher at Kiser Elementary School in Clayton. She is the coordinator of her school’s summer reading program and was a member of her district’s Math Curriculum Adoption Committee.
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Save the date! 📷 On October 26, Teach Plus New Mexico will bring together educators, students, business leaders, policymakers, and community partners from across the state for From Learning to Action: Building New Mexico’s Education-to-Workforce Future.
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Meet 2026-27 @TeachPlusNM Policy Fellow Moses Allen! 🍎 Moses teaches 7th/8th ELA at Cien Aguas International School in Albuquerque, where he also mentors teachers & advises the D&D & eSports clubs.He holds a PhD in Educational Linguistics from UNM. #NMED #TeacherLeader #NMed
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Meet 2026-2027 Teach Plus NM Policy Fellow Alvin Rey Caña! A Level 3-A Gallup Central High ELA teacher, mentor & ELL coordinator, Alvin holds an MS from WGU & brings extensive leadership, curriculum, and award-winning teaching experience. #teacherleader #edpolicy #newmexico
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ASCEND is recruiting teachers to serve as Learning by Doing Facilitators for middle and high school students. The position includes a $6,000 stipend, training, and program resources. Register for the information session here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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Meet Danae, Teach Plus NM Policy Fellow & 3rd grade STEM teacher at Explore Academy in ABQ, serving as PLC team lead & SAT chair! #teachplus #teacherleader #edpolicy #newmexico
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Meet Maren Woods: Teach Plus NM Policy Fellow & kindergarten teacher at Rio Gallinas School for Ecology & the Arts in Las Vegas, NM! #teachplus #teacherleader #edpolicy #newmexico
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Where are New Mexico’s education dollars making the most significant impact on student outcomes? Retreat Co-Chair, Senator @WilliamSoules, introduces our next session, which allows policymakers to examine where funding is delivering results, where adjustments may be needed, and how future budgets can balance effectiveness, efficiency, and long-term sustainability. Informative session with Dr. Melody Schopp (@MetaMetrics_Inc), Dr. Jesse Levin (@AIRInforms), and Hope Morales (@TeachPlusNM). #NMLR26
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🚨LAST CALL FOR APPLICATIONS🚨 Applications for the Teach Plus New Mexico Policy Fellowship close today! If it’s been on your mind, go for it and hit submit ✨ 👉Apply here: teachplus.tfaforms.net/32846… #TeachPlus #TeacherLeadership #NMeducators
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You’re already leading in your classroom… now imagine leading beyond it. 👀 This is your chance to grow, connect, and make a real impact on education in New Mexico. 📅 Want to learn more? Join us for our Info Session on April 15 at 6:00 PM teachplus.zoom.us/j/88680327…
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🎯 Your voice matters—let’s amplify it. Ready to apply? Apply here: teachplus.tfaforms.net/32846…
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We are excited to announce Lauren Scott as the 2026 Fellow of the Year! Lauren joins a special group of teacher leaders selected by their cohort to represent them as Fellow of the Year.
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Every child deserves a strong start—join the Teach Plus NM Policy Fellowship to help strengthen the early childhood educator workforce and expand opportunities for students across New Mexico. 🔗APPLY HERE: teachplus.tfaforms.net/32846… #fellowship #policy #NMteachers #advocacy
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Are you a NM educator who wants to make sure that every student has access to a pathway that leads them to a real career? If so, Teach Plus NM is looking for you! Apply to our next cohort of the policy fellowship today! teachplus.tfaforms.net/32846…
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What is the Teach Plus Policy Fellowship? A 10-month leadership opportunity where educators: • Learn about policy and advocacy • Work in teams to solve real education challenges • Engage with policymakers No policy experience required. 🔗 Learn more and apply ⬇️
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From California to Michigan, Teach Plus teacher leaders are in legislative offices with student stories and solutions—and lawmakers listen. In New Mexico, a Teach Plus-supported math bill is now law: ksfr.org/2026-02-11/teach-pl…
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🚨 Applications are LIVE! Ready to take your impact beyond the classroom? The Teach Plus New Mexico Policy Fellowship is your chance to: ✨ Influence education policy 🤝 Connect with educators across the state 📣 Advocate for real change for students 🗓 Don’t wait—apply by 5/1
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