My Story In my free time, I love: Spending time with my family and two dogs. Visiting wineries, breweries and restaurants. Traveling and experiencing new countries. My personal goal is visiting every state in the US! Why Menaul? My values of integrity, teamwork, service and growth are aligned with Menaul’s mission. I believe everyone deserves…
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My Story I enjoy rock climbing, playing music, skateboarding, reading, and spending time with family and friends. My Mentors Mentors who had the greatest impact on me: My youth pastor, my highschool Philosophy teacher, and my mentor teacher from when I was student teaching. Why Menaul? I chose to work at Menaul because I was…
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Which Menaul School teacher had the biggest impact on you? Ruth Barber What was your favorite class? Trigonometry – I was the only girl in the class! Describe an unforgettable memory associated with Menaul School: During a school vacation a few of us were there to take the college entrance exams. We decided to leave…
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My Story My name is Yuwen Cheng, and I was born and raised in Chongqing, China. Chongqing is a city best known for its fiery hot pot and 3D magic terrain. Spicy food and delicious cuisine is what I am crazy for. It would be a treat to teach Chinese cooking to Menaul School students….
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My Story My name is Jacqueline Acosta and I am in my 5th year of education. Boy, has it been a journey. I received my bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at El Paso (go Miners!). After graduation I moved out to Austin, TX where I worked as a science tutor. This work shed…
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My Story I was born and raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Eventually I found my way to Albuquerque, calling this beautiful city home for the past 7 years. My Bachelor’s is in Special Education from New Mexico Highlands University. Recently, I obtained my Master’s in Teaching with a specialization in Special Education. In addition;…
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My Story After denying it for many years, I realized teaching is in my blood. My parents were teachers, and their passion for teaching/coaching lives on in me every day. It is incredibly rewarding to be a part of students’ growth, especially when they have persevered through a challenge or obstacle. Outside of school I…
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My Story When I first started teaching, I just needed a job and there were were vacancies. Then I stayed because I decided that I enjoyed interacting with students. I enjoy their quirkiness. My Mentors Dr. Linda Darling and Mr. Thad Harris. All students have value. Don’t stop until you find it. Why Menaul? Menaul…
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My Menaul Story I chose Menaul School because it was an opportunity to work at a school that includes many parts of the world that I think are important! My favorite moments as a coach have been when students in athletics stay with it. They benefit from being coached as student athletes. In my free…
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My Story I am active in the Masons. I was the Master of my Lodge (Sandoval #76) last year. The Master is like the President. I am a Shriner, and a Scottish Rite Mason. I am also active as an adult Advisor to DeMolay, the Masonic youth group for boys. While I was on active…
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My Story My hometown is East Grand Forks, Minnesota, where winter temperatures can reach 40 below! It’s a great place to grow up with some of the nicest (in fact there is a special “Minnesota nice”) people you will ever meet. It’s no wonder I ended up in the Southwest, land of sunshine! Feeling that…
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