Today’s #FellowsFotoFriday features 2025 Fellow Don Starr, who has taught for 19 years at Desert Ridge Middle School and was previously a Teacher of Distinction. His wisdom, humor, and creativity continue to elevate learning in his classroom each day. 🍎⭐️ #GAFNM #NMTeachers #TeacherSpotlight
We postponed yesterday’s #FellowsFotoFriday to highlight today’s New Teacher Collaborative: Create and Cultivate a Student-Led Classroom online course. Big thanks to 2025 GAFNM Fellow Mary Kershaw for hosting an amazing session with educators statewide.
#GAFNM #NMTeachers #LearningTogether
The NMPED Advancement Program Level (APL) micro-credential pathways open Oct. 6, 2025. These flexible, virtual courses help educators advance licensure while growing professionally. To learn more & complete the request to enroll visit: web.ped.nm.gov/bureaus/educ...
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🌱 Watch Them Grow Wednesday 🌱
Meet Lindsay Rivera, a 6th–8th grade teacher at Eagle Ridge MS, who says her micro-grant empowered her teaching and affirmed that educators are seen, supported, and valued.
#FromSeedsToGoldenApples #GoldenAppleNM #GAFNM #NMTeachers #EducatorSpotlight
🌱 Watch Them Grow Wednesday 🌱
Meet Rhea Jackson, a 7th–8th grade science teacher in Raton. Through our From Seeds to Golden Apples micro-grant, Rhea is building lasting partnerships that support students beyond the classroom.
#FromSeedsToGoldenApples #GoldenAppleNM #NMTeachers
We’re turning #FellowsFotoFriday into #GAFNMFamilyFriday! Huge thanks to Aileen Garcia, MaryHelen Kelty, Helen Manzanillo, and Sherry Coopwood for your incredible support. You help make our mission possible every day! 🍎💛 #GoldenAppleNM #ThankYou #NMTeachers
🌱 #WatchThemGrowWednesday 🌱
Meet Arturo Garcia, a 2nd-year teacher at Solare Collegiate teaching 6th & 8th grade. Through From Seeds to Golden Apples, we’re proud to support educators like Arturo as they grow and inspire NM classrooms!
#GoldenAppleNM #NMTeachers #TeacherAppreciation
🌱 Watch Them Grow Wednesday 🌱
Sabrina Trujillo, 2nd-year PreK–2nd grade teacher at Helen Cordero Primary (APS), is a 2024 "From Seeds to Golden Apples" awardee!
“I'm beyond grateful for the opportunity.”
We’re proud to support your journey, Sabrina!
#GoldenAppleNM #NMTeachers
Happy 4th of July from the Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico! Wishing you a joyful and safe Independence Day! 🇺🇸🍎 #GoldenAppleNM #4thofJuly #NMTeachers #ThankATeacher
Red or green? 🌶️
New Mexicans choose wisely at mealtime—so why not in retirement too?
Albuquerque Public Schools has too many red-rated 403(b) vendors. Time to fix that.
🔗 403bwise.org/advocacy/district_plan/A...
#403bwise #NMTeachers #VendorReform
