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Executive Directors

JORDAN FRANCO

MICHELE PLATIS

MICHELE PLATIS

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS


Jordan began his educational career in 2006 as a substitute teacher, educational assistant, and athletic coach. In 2012, Jordan began teaching middle school mathematics and AVID. After teaching for six years, Jordan began his educational leadership journey as the Dean of Students. 


In 2018, Jordan accepted an Assistan

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS


Jordan began his educational career in 2006 as a substitute teacher, educational assistant, and athletic coach. In 2012, Jordan began teaching middle school mathematics and AVID. After teaching for six years, Jordan began his educational leadership journey as the Dean of Students. 


In 2018, Jordan accepted an Assistant Principal position and then became the Vice President of Operations. He then worked as a Field Director for Public Charter Schools New Mexico, an organization that supports and advocates for charter schools in New Mexico. 


Contact Jordan:

505-681-3536

MICHELE PLATIS

MICHELE PLATIS

MICHELE PLATIS

DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION


Michele has been an arts educator for almost 30 years, teaching in museums, at home and in the classroom. She has been a licensed educator since 2006 teaching solely at a local charter school.  She has taught Kinder, 5th, and 6th Humanities. She was a K-8 art teacher and  Fine Arts Director. 


In 2019, Michele became 

DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION


Michele has been an arts educator for almost 30 years, teaching in museums, at home and in the classroom. She has been a licensed educator since 2006 teaching solely at a local charter school.  She has taught Kinder, 5th, and 6th Humanities. She was a K-8 art teacher and  Fine Arts Director. 


In 2019, Michele became a Middle School Assistant Principal and the Instructional Coach for 4th-8th-grade ELA.  In May 2021, she graduated as National Principal Academy Fellow (NPAF) of Relay Graduate School of Education. 


Contact Michele:

505-274-4915

Co-DIrector Model

Co-Director Definition:

The Directors and Founders have a  shared mission, vision, and philosophy. The Directors share the load  for the good of the school. Each is equally accountable to the Governing Board. 


Why Co-Directors

  • The shared responsibilities allows for balance and support.  
  • Maximizes the range of knowledge.
  • Each Director works within their strengths.
  • Creates more visibility of leadership.

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