Category: Community

My Story I am the oldest of three sisters. Raised in Albuquerque, mostly–with long periods in the San Francisco Bay area, Seattle, and New York. My parents were both academics, so it’s fitting that I made my way to a school! Before working at Menaul, I worked for New Mexico Legal Aid, giving administrative support…

My Story I met my wife Laurie at Wheaton College on a summer mission trip to Amsterdam. Together we have spent the past 40 years working at the same schools, raising our five children, traveling, and exploring. We have four grandchildren and two boisterous Brittany spaniels, Chaco and Tex. In my free time, my favorite…

My Story I met my wife, Xiao, while working in China. We had two daughters there, Eris and Ceres, who are now 7 and 9 years old. After the younger was born, we moved back to the United States and they’ve grown up here. Xiao had to reconsider her professional training after coming to the…

My Story I am married to Rev. Tom Davis Jr., a hospice chaplain. We have a lovely blended family that includes our little dog Lily and four adult children and a grandson. Unfortunately, they are spread out all over the country including California, Washington, Illinois and Mississippi. Needless to say, we feel so fortunate to…

My Story I am a Native New Mexican and an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. I have been with my husband Dominic since I was 17. We moved to Albuquerque in 2003 so I could finish my bachelor’s degree and to start a family. We have two daughters,…

My Story I live in Corrales with my husband who is a ceramic artist, as well as a house painter. My mom lives here in New Mexico, and my dad lives in Idaho. We are from California, where my sister still lives. In my free time I run (training for a half-marathon as of 11/21),…

My Story I have a husband who is the kindest man ever and my favorite person in the universe! I also have two sisters who I love dearly. I like to workout, hike, and do yoga. I read when I have the time. I also love spending time with friends or binging a great show….

My Story I’m currently working on my second book and trying to learn French. This summer, my partner and I will be traveling to Portugal. In my free time I love to travel, cook Italian food, listen to music, work in the garden, read, and spend time with friends. What I Love About Menaul School…

My Story My family is all from New Mexico, so I am a born and raised Burqueno. They are wild and loud but some of the most welcoming people you will ever meet. They are the reason I’m a teacher and specifically why I’m a teacher at Menaul. My dad and aunties attended Menaul School….

My Story My partner and I arrived in Albuquerque in 2003 from Austin. We have grown to love Albuquerque. Our ten-year-old son, Luther, loves playing soccer. We have been trying to convince the rest of our family to move to Albuquerque, too. So far, we’ve convinced Grandma and Grandpa Brose to relocate from Washington State….

My Story My family is from Jamaica. I am part of the first generation in my family to be born in England from the Windrush movement. I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters (I am second to last). I have a 5 year-old son Camron who loves football (the real football). That is to my…