Chris Schifani has his Master’s in Translation from National Taiwan Normal University in Taipei, where he lived and studied for 9 years. We hope you enjoy learning more about this fine member of the Menaul School Community. My Family My parents are retired. I have one sister who works as Head of Snowmaking in Vail,…
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Arianna Duran is a proud New Mexican with a BA in Social Work from CNM. She is known among her Menaul peers as “Ari.” My Story Arianna joins Menaul School with more than seven years’ experience in executive assistant roles. She has enjoyed working alongside executives and many different teams. With a track record of…
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Agustin Armendariz, Menaul School class of 1995, is a Senior Data Reporter for the ICIJ (International Consortium of Investigative Journalists) in Washington DC. When asked what brought him back in Albuquerque: “The pandemic. I needed to be in driving distance from my folks (in town) and my wife’s family (San Diego). We had a great…
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30 Days of Kindness 30 Days of Kindness at Menaul is inspired by Jennifer Riordan, a former Panther Camp parent. Her family started the Jennifer Riordan Foundation in her honor. Jennifer’s favorite saying was: always be kind, loving, caring and sharing. We kicked off the semester on a positive note, reminding students that small acts…
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Derek Gutierrez ’88, was recently featured in a Albuquerque Journal news article focused on his leadership as part of the Santa Ana Golf Club team. We are excited to share a snapshot of his Menaul School experience with you. Which teacher or staff person at Menaul School has had the biggest impact on you? Maria…
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My Story I am married to a wonderful man named Skyler. Skyler is a barber and we live in the mountains with our dog. I love music, eating, and naps. What I Love About Menaul School Being able to share music with kids. They always make me laugh and think. I love getting to see…
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Spirituality is an important part of being human. But how do you educate the spirit? And why? In this article, hear from teachers, parents, and students about religion as part of a holistic education. One that sparks curiosity, and prepares students for college (and life) in unexpected ways. Menaul School is a small, Christian private middle and high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico. No Memorization Needed—Deeper Understanding is…
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Who was the Menaul School teacher or staff person who had the biggest impact on you? John Sitler gave me the foundation for my faith. Emmett Dewitt taught me to love math. Paul Hedrick taught me to believe in myself. What was your favorite class? World Religions What is the best part about being a…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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