Coach Lauren, who led current 2A district 2 champs (6-0) to the state playoffs this year, hails from Denton, Texas. Coach has 3 sisters and 2 nephews, who she returns home to visit as often as possible. Coach came to Menaul School as a Young Adult Volunteer about three years ago — a YAV is…
Read MoreFaculty Feature: Lesley Cummins, Ed.S, US Spanish
My Story My husband and I met through soccer. He was my soccer coach! We have 3 wonderful children: Tod Jr., Cora, and Tigerlilly. Tod Jr. and his wife Barbara have two beautiful boys, my grandsons. In our free time, we love movies and outdoor activities. We enjoy snow skiing, paddle boarding, camping, hiking, soccer…
Read MoreFaculty Feature: Dan Noyes, MS Art
My Story I have been married to my wife Sandy for 4 decades. She is a marvelous woman and I have an equally amazing daughter, Sonya, who will soon graduate from UNM. If I was not a teacher I would be a field biologist. Outside of School Spending time in my studio daily is important…
Read MoreMenaul Homecoming Dance 2021: Something To Be Remembered
Author: Mr. Garcia As the music faded away and the students began to disperse… An air of happiness filled the air. There was finally something to celebrate. The past school year put a damper on gatherings and spirits as the pandemic set in. This year brought a welcome relief as the courtyard was filled with…
Read MoreOur Menaul Story: Matthew Miller
Why Menaul? We chose Menaul School for two reasons. The size of the school affords a level of attention to our son that is helpful in overcoming some of the struggles he’s had in school. As someone who is African born, we were eager for him to be somewhere that didn’t just acknowledge his unique…
Read MoreFaculty Feature: Susan Hillmeyer, Middle School Social Studies
My Story My husband and I met at a 7-11 off Chelwood and Candelaria, because he took the job to “meet chicks.” I came in, we got married within a year then he quit that job. He had a bachelor’s in Economics and I was a teacher in 1996 for 2 years. He decided he…
Read MoreFaculty Feature: Sara Franklin, Middle School Mathematics
Meet This Humorous, Quick-Witted Menaul School Educator… About Sara Franklin: Sara has 2 daughters, a son, and 2 grandchildren ages 3 and 5. She loves to hike, read biographies, bake, draw, travel and spend time with her adult children and grandchildren. Sara has been teaching math to middle schoolers for 35+ years. She loves their…
Read MoreA Fun Celebration 125 Years in the Making!
A Gift that Keeps Giving for Over 125 Years Menaul School’s history is not just the history of a school. Although, 125 years of life as an educational institution is certainly worth celebrating. Menaul School’s history… is also the history of Albuquerque… and contains the history of New Mexico. The Menaul School story contains multitudes…
Read MoreFaculty Feature: John Sitler, Upper School Religious Studies
John N. Sitler is a native Philadelphian, with siblings, nephews and nieces in diaspora all around the country and abroad. John spends hours listening to music, and loves to sing in church and community choirs. He enjoys reading history, theology, poetry and politics, and hiking and cycling in the beauty of New Mexico. If independently…
Read MoreHow to Experience International Culture Without Leaving Your Home!
Menaul School is the most diverse private school in Albuquerque. One of our unique aspects is the international culture brought to campus by students from over 20 countries. This year might be our all-time high thanks to the arrival of a large number of students from mostly European countries! Menaul School is thrilled to welcome…
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