Albuquerque Aviation Academy

Equity Council

 

For more information from NMPED, click here. 

In the fall of 2019, the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) requested that all New Mexico school districts establish a Superintendent’s/Executive Director’s Equity Council.

This Council will be a local-level team that will help inform the district’s actions and solutions in response to Martinez/Yazzie. This group is responsible for addressing key areas related to Martinez/Yazzie and the four deliverables:

  1. readiness assessment
  2. equity plan
  3. culturally and linguistically responsive (CLR) frameworks
  4. funding report

The Equity Council will provide updates to and collaborate with the school boards and school governing bodies. The Superintendent’s / Executive Director’s Equity Councils are an advisory; they do not make final decisions or policy.

Albuquerque Aviation Academy Equity Council:

This is a group of students, parents, community, and staff who want to transform our school environment into a safe, equitable, inclusive, diverse, and culturally and linguistically responsive place. If you are interested in learning more and signing up to take part in this Albuquerque Aviation Academy Equity Council, please email Bridget Barrett at bbarrett@samsacademy.com. 

SAMS Academy Equity Council Members:

  • Bridget Barrett, School Administration
  • Amanda Catanzaro, School Administration
  • Matt Dixson, Dean of Students
  • Jamie Banks, School Social Worker 
  • Philip Bundy, High School Teacher
  • Angelique Morett, Middle School Teacher
  • Rob Pierce, Special Education Teacher
  • Stephanie Erler, Parent
  • Jody Meyer, Parent
  • Laura Kohr, Parent