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Desert DraGONS Directors
Co-Founders and Co-Directors
Michele Platis and Jordan Franco know that a strong team, dedicated to RioGAFA's mission and vision, are essential to student success at Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts. They are honored to lead the RioGAFA Team!
Go Desert Dragons!
Contact at:
Jordan Franco jordan.franco@riograndeacademyoffinearts.com
Michele Platis michele.platis@riograndeacademyoffinearts.com
RioGAFA Team
General Information
1401 Old Coors Dr.
Albuquerque, NM 87114
505-361-1838
Administration Support and Admissions
Cynthia Lopez, Office Manager and Admissions
Iliana Damas, Front Office Receptionist
Leadership and Instruction
Sara Perez, Dean of Students
Michelle Cordoval-Montalvo, Literacy Coordinator
Coming Soon, Instructional Coach
Coming Soon, Literacy Coach
Teachers
Liz Apicelli, Teacher
Emily Flores, Middle School Teacher
Michael Gardner, Teacher
Elera Geonzon, Teacher and Special Education
Lourdes Gonzalez, Middle School Teacher
Mayra Gonzales, Ed Fellow
Alexander Graham,
Aide Herrera, Ed Fellow
Paula Lopez, Elementary PE
Beth Marquez, Teacher
Danielle Perez, Ed Fellow
Ashley Phillips, Teacher
Becky Richert, Elementary Theater & Fine Arts Coordinator
Maritza Rodriguez, Teacher
Francine Sanchez, Teacher
Eric van Dyck, Middle School Teacher
Paula Vanderhee, Teacher
Jennifer Villicana, Middle School Teacher
25-26 Lottery Now Open
The RioGAFA lottery is now open. We are accepting lottery applications.