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Meet our Keynote Speaker, Lora Cunningham ’87

Meet our Keynote Speaker, Lora Cunningham ’87

Lora Cunningham (Class of ’87) got into showbiz, enjoying a career in acting, directing, and producing. Today, she continues to fulfill Menaul’s mission to serve, bringing her talent and passion into the world of nonprofits. Ms. Cunningham, who was recently profiled in Albuquerque The Magazine, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s soiree, so…

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Ms. Parker: Back in the Land of Enchantment

Ms. Parker: Back in the Land of Enchantment

By Ms. Danielle Parker, MS Mathematics Faculty It’s so funny how life works You often end up in places you never thought you would. Although I was born here, I never thought I’d end back in The Land of Enchantment. God had other plans for me. I grew up in Rio Rancho until my mom’s…

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Meet Elizabeth Escogné, LMSW

Meet Elizabeth Escogné, LMSW

My Story I’m from Avery Island, Louisiana and about as Acadienne (Cajun) as it comes. I graduated from New Mexico Military Institute, which is another college preparatory boarding school in New Mexico, in 2005. I then moved back to Louisiana to attend LSU on a military scholarship. I found myself in Albuquerque in 2006 after…

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Middle School Elective: Story of Math

Middle School Elective: Story of Math

In Mr. Bernstein’s middle school elective, Story of Math, students examine key discoveries of mathematics from the perspective of the humanities. Students explore the intersection of biography, history, philosophy, and math through primary sources, videos, and activities. Two particularly engaging topics have been Euclidean geometry and the Golden Ratio. Bernstein’s students study the oldest math…

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Help Your Middle School Student Thrive!

Help Your Middle School Student Thrive!

Transitioning from elementary school to middle school is an exciting “rite of passage.” It is an enormous opportunity for intellectual and emotional growth. However, it is also a challenging time for students and their parents. In middle school, students are faced with rigorous academics, peer approval, biological changes, and are in the middle of establishing…

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Part Two: Lindsey R. Gilbert On Parenting

Part Two: Lindsey R. Gilbert On Parenting

What’s the Goal of Parenting? by Lindsey R. Gilbert, President and Head of School Every one of these experiences was related to me by a parent: One mother confided, “I was a lonely, depressed child, to compensate, I wanted a different childhood experience for my sons. My husband is always on me because I’m constantly…

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Choosing Menaul: Meet Menaul Mom, Brooke B.

Choosing Menaul: Meet Menaul Mom, Brooke B.

Here are the top reasons why Menaul School makes sense for Brooke’s two high achieving daughters. Nylah (7th) and Emery (9th) are safe and thriving at Menaul School. Small Class Sizes “It’s a small enough school where you have to negotiate those relationships – which I think is hugely important for young girls growing up…

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Head of School, Lindsey R. Gilbert on Parenting

Head of School, Lindsey R. Gilbert on Parenting

I strongly believe that parenting is an art, and act of love. Being a parent is easily the most difficult and rewarding opportunity of your life. As a parent and educator with 40-years of experience, I hope to share some wisdom my child-rearing journey has taught me. I will speak often from my own experience,…

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Student Spotlight: Jayden T., 10th-Grade

Student Spotlight: Jayden T., 10th-Grade

Meet Jayden T! Jayden is passionate about Jiu-jitsu, so we asked her to share her experience with us. Do you see yourself still participating in Jiu-jitsu in five or 10 years from now? I absolutely see myself participating in Jiu-jitsu in the future. I have goals such as achieving my black belt and competing at…

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Menaul Partnership: New Mexico United!

Menaul Partnership: New Mexico United!

The Menaul School Marketing Team and Office of Admission enthusiastically announces a brand new partnership for 2023. The initial meeting took place at United’s Albuquerque offices in September and was followed up with Menaul hosting United’s Chief Business Officer and Director of Corporate Partnerships on campus in November. Menaul School is the first school outside…

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