VERONICA L. GRIEGO-SANDERS, ED.D.
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Dedicated, motivated,and highly positive transformational leader with 30 years in education as teacher, administrator and director. Focused on helping adults and children achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
UNM COEHS - Family Development Program
07.2023 - Current
- Work closely with organizational leadership and UNM COEHS to guide operational strategy.
- Work with stakeholders to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Serve as PI to ensure multiple grant budget adherence..
- Support innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Support strategic partnerships and connect with communities and families across NM.
- Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain scope of work objectives.
Early College High School Coordinator/Educational Administrator
NEW MEXICO REGIONAL EDUCATION COOP #1
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Assist ECHS's and postsecondary partners in development of online IT pathways
- Reviewing and approving applications, budgets, etc.
- Assist schools with career pathway development, recruitment of students in the IT pathways, connecting students to business and industry partners for the purpose of internship opportunities, mentorships, capstone projects, etc.
Educational Administrator
NM PED - COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS BUREAU
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Region E and A CTE Coach
- Health Sciences and Education Liaison
- Assist ECHS's in curriculum development, state and federal requirements, designing career pathways, etc.
- Reviewing and approving applications, budgets, etc
Educational Administrator
NM PED - STUDENT, SCHOOLS, & FAMILY SUPPORT BUREAU
04.2003 - 11.2019
- RAMS (Reading Achievement, Math,and School Culture) Principal Liaison
- Assist Principals in providing professional development in the areas of reading,math, and building school culture
- Reviewing and approving applications, budgets, etc. in order to provide assistance to elementary principals across the State of New Mexico
Interim Administrator
RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Secondary Learning Center, Night School, CTE Programs, Dual-credit Programs,Rio Rancho High, Shining Stars Preschool
- Assisted students in applying for and registering for night school
- Assisted in establishing Career, Technical Education Programs
- Worked with CNM Representative and Secondary Counselors to enroll students in dual-credit programs with CNM and RRPS
- Assist RRHS Administration with student discipline, investigations, staff evaluations, parent communication, and professional development
- Shining Stars Preschool Principal
Principal - Lincoln Middle School
RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
05.2013 - 06.2019
- Established and maintained PLC's for all staff
- Handle discipline issues
- Master scheduler
- Teacher Evaluations
- Assisted Site Test Coordinator - overseeing all schedules and procedures for tests including NWEA, PARCC, SBA, ACCESS for ELLs, NMAPA, NAEP, NCSC and EoCs
- Streamlined processes and procedures for student registration
- Community Liaison
- Parent and Staff Communication
- Lead Professional Development for all staff
Assistant Principal - Mountain View Middle School
RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2013 - 05.2015
- Acting Principal for first 7 weeks of SY 2014-15
- Handle discipline issues
- Master scheduler
- Teacher evaluations
- Site Test Coordinator - overseeing all schedules and testing procedures including NWEA, PARCC, SBA, ACCESS of ELLs, NMAPA, NCSC, and EoCs
- Streamlined processes and procedures for student registration
- Assist principal with other duties
Asst. Dir. - Parent, Community, & Staff Engagement
RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Worked closely with Director to plan community input meetings
- Assisted with Public Relations duties
- Worked closely with Curriculum & Instruction Department to promote and educate staff and parents in the areas of CCSS and PARCC
- Worked with various school sites to implement parenting workshops
Assistant Principal - Puesta Del Sol Elementary
RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
02.2010 - 12.2012
- Assisted in the planning and implementation of PASS teams to promote parent and community involvement
- Helped plan and coordinate numerous school events including Literacy and Math nights, as well as Fall Carnivals and other events
- Handled discipline
- Oversaw all standardized testing including streamlining processes and procedures
- Organized and planned registration day for all students
- Assisted Principal with duties
- Supervised and evaluated staff
- Organized and set up interviews for new hires
- Learned processes and procedures for various duties, reports to district office, etc
- Met with parents,teachers,and students on various issues
- Helped plan and conduct data studies with staff
Teacher
RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2009 - 01.2010
- 3rd Grade ESL
- Planned and developed differentiated lessons to engage all students
- Implemented classroom management plan
- Implemented the use of data folders and student led conferences
- Participated in school-wide committees and events
Teacher
GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS
07.2003 - 07.2009
- 4th, 5th and 6th grades
- Designed curriculum and assessments aligned with standards and benchmarks
- Acting Principal as needed when Principal was out of the building
- Worked with parents, staff and students in promoting a positive culture and ensuring student success
- Served on numerous district level task forces
- Mentored new teachers as well as student teachers
- Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success
Principal - Mt. Taylor Elementary
GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS
05.2000 - 06.2003
- Oversaw all duties and responsibilities of the K-6 Elementary school as the sole administrator of the school
- Planned and carried out budget decisions
- Oversaw maintenance and facilities of the building
- Handled all discipline
- Created Discipline Matrix that was adopted by all elementary schools in the district
- Worked with parents and community in various aspects
- Supervised and evaluated a staff of over 60 employees
Teacher
GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS
01.1994 - 05.2000
- 2nd Grade
- Created innovative lesson plans that were aligned with the standards to promote high student engagement
- Worked closely with parents and staff to encourage a team approach to education
- Served on numerous district-level task forces
- Mentored student teachers
- Served as interim Principal for several weeks
Education
Ed.D - Education Leadership And Supervision
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL12.2023
Master of Arts - Education Administration
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NMSkills
- Educational Evaluation
- Positive Interactions
- Instructional Practices
- Educational Programs
- Student Performance Data
- Curriculum Development
- Counsel Students
- School Logistics Programs Oversight
- Operational Budgets Preparation
- Organize Professional Development
- Public Safety and Security
- School Community Relations
- Staff Leadership
- Event Coordination
Accomplishments
- Effectively work with parents
- Motivating students
- Mastery of Standardized Test
- Active listening skills
- Strategic Planning
- Instructional best practices
- Positive atmosphere promotion
- Diverse Populations
- TESOL Certified
- Community Involvement
- Public Relations
- Curriculum Development
- Student Discipline
- Planning and organizing school events
- Building staff morale
- Supporting positive family interactions
- Encouraging high student performance
Certification
- Level 3A Instructional Leader K-8 Elementary License with TESOL Endorsement through June 2023
- Level 3B K-12 Administrative License through June 2023
- Certified Professional Development Facilitator
Affiliations
- Appointed by NMPED to serve on the Educational Leaders Cadre for the implementation of PARCC
- Member of the NASSP -National Association of Secondary School Principals
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Developed Elementary Discipline Matrix that was adopted by the G-CCS School Board to be utilized by all elementary schools in the district.
- Named the 2015 NASSP Assistant Principal of the Year for NM
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Student Teacher University Supervisor - New Mexico Highland University
- Vice-president of Explore Academy Rio Rancho Governing Board
- Member of the RRPS Parent Advisory Council
- Member of the Rio Rancho Education Foundation
- Member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
- Volunteer with Roadrunner Food Bank
- Parent Volunteer for school clubs
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Timeline
Director
UNM COEHS - Family Development Program
07.2023 - Current
Early College High School Coordinator/Educational Administrator
NEW MEXICO REGIONAL EDUCATION COOP #1
03.2022 - 07.2023
Interim Administrator
RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2019 - 10.2019
Educational Administrator
NM PED - COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS BUREAU
03.2018 - 04.2020
Assistant Principal - Mountain View Middle School
RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2013 - 05.2015
Principal - Lincoln Middle School
RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
05.2013 - 06.2019
Asst. Dir. - Parent, Community, & Staff Engagement
RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2013 - 07.2013
Assistant Principal - Puesta Del Sol Elementary
RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
02.2010 - 12.2012
Teacher
RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2009 - 01.2010
Teacher
GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS
07.2003 - 07.2009
Educational Administrator
NM PED - STUDENT, SCHOOLS, & FAMILY SUPPORT BUREAU
04.2003 - 11.2019
Principal - Mt. Taylor Elementary
GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS
05.2000 - 06.2003
Teacher
GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS
01.1994 - 05.2000
Ed.D - Education Leadership And Supervision
Loyola University Chicago
Master of Arts - Education Administration
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
New Mexico State University
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