MEET OUR STAFF
Randall Green, Director
Randy started his career as an elementary teacher and then switched to high school after two years. He started at Desert View HS the same year it opened and stayed there twenty-five years. During those years, he taught Physical Education, Health, Drivers Ed., In-School Suspension and spent a few years coaching wrestling, softball, soccer, and volleyball. He led the drive to get a thirty-five- foot climbing wall and challenge course installed and coordinated that program for ten years. He also served one year there as the first Attendance Manager on that campus. After retirement from Arizona, he moved to Albuquerque for family reasons. The next year he was employed at a PreK-8 state charter as a PE teacher. The following year he became the assistant principal. Next, he became the assistant principal at a dual language charter in APS district. Randy has also worked at summer camps as Head Counselor and as the Water Front Director. He really enjoys working outside with children teaching them how to windsurf, swim, and sail. He and his partner (Janice Smith, a New Mexico native and artist) look forward to all the possibilities presented here at Roots and Wings Community School and northern New Mexico.
Randy started his career as an elementary teacher and then switched to high school after two years. He started at Desert View HS the same year it opened and stayed there twenty-five years. During those years, he taught Physical Education, Health, Drivers Ed., In-School Suspension and spent a few years coaching wrestling, softball, soccer, and volleyball. He led the drive to get a thirty-five- foot climbing wall and challenge course installed and coordinated that program for ten years. He also served one year there as the first Attendance Manager on that campus. After retirement from Arizona, he moved to Albuquerque for family reasons. The next year he was employed at a PreK-8 state charter as a PE teacher. The following year he became the assistant principal. Next, he became the assistant principal at a dual language charter in APS district. Randy has also worked at summer camps as Head Counselor and as the Water Front Director. He really enjoys working outside with children teaching them how to windsurf, swim, and sail. He and his partner (Janice Smith, a New Mexico native and artist) look forward to all the possibilities presented here at Roots and Wings Community School and northern New Mexico.
Annalise Zosel, Primary Class (K-2) Teacher, Academic Language Therapist
Annalise Zosel is entering her 4 th year as the K-2 nd primary teacher at RWCS. Annalise grew up as a YMCA camp counselor and spent her formative twenties as a special education teaching assistant. Annalise graduated from UNM with a MA in Elementary Education in 2014, focusing her studies on implementing differentiation and developmentally responsive instructional strategies. Annalise spent two years training at the Multisensory Language Institute and is currently an Academic Language Therapist in training. Annalise loves spending time with her amazing sixteen-year- old son, six-year-old daughter, and supportive life partner. Annalise also enjoys hiking, skiing, and practicing yoga and the meditative arts. This year, Annalise will be taking a mindfulness course and is also collaborating with the Southwest International Dyslexia Association. Annalise also collaborates with Los Jardineros to bring farming projects to life at RWCS. She feels blessed and grateful to be returning to her dream job.
Annalise Zosel is entering her 4 th year as the K-2 nd primary teacher at RWCS. Annalise grew up as a YMCA camp counselor and spent her formative twenties as a special education teaching assistant. Annalise graduated from UNM with a MA in Elementary Education in 2014, focusing her studies on implementing differentiation and developmentally responsive instructional strategies. Annalise spent two years training at the Multisensory Language Institute and is currently an Academic Language Therapist in training. Annalise loves spending time with her amazing sixteen-year- old son, six-year-old daughter, and supportive life partner. Annalise also enjoys hiking, skiing, and practicing yoga and the meditative arts. This year, Annalise will be taking a mindfulness course and is also collaborating with the Southwest International Dyslexia Association. Annalise also collaborates with Los Jardineros to bring farming projects to life at RWCS. She feels blessed and grateful to be returning to her dream job.
Evan Sanchez, Intermediate Class (3-5) Teacher
A recent transplant to New Mexico by way of Austin, TX, Evan has been teaching since 2014. Along with a love of learning and discovery, Evan has musical background that spans over 10 years and has spent time working in studios and playing with bands throughout Austin and South Texas. He has a passion for exploring new places and loves to travel during his summer breaks.
A recent transplant to New Mexico by way of Austin, TX, Evan has been teaching since 2014. Along with a love of learning and discovery, Evan has musical background that spans over 10 years and has spent time working in studios and playing with bands throughout Austin and South Texas. He has a passion for exploring new places and loves to travel during his summer breaks.
Amelia Eshleman, Middle School (6-8) Teacher
Amelia began teaching the middle schoolers at Roots and Wings in the fall of 2015 after having taught in both New York City and Maine. She has previously taught at two other Expeditionary Learning schools and moved all the way to New Mexico for the unique educational and outdoor program that Roots and Wings offers its students. She is passionate about hands-on learning and fostering a love of the wilderness in teenagers. When not at school, Amelia can be found farming, backpacking or skiing.
Amelia began teaching the middle schoolers at Roots and Wings in the fall of 2015 after having taught in both New York City and Maine. She has previously taught at two other Expeditionary Learning schools and moved all the way to New Mexico for the unique educational and outdoor program that Roots and Wings offers its students. She is passionate about hands-on learning and fostering a love of the wilderness in teenagers. When not at school, Amelia can be found farming, backpacking or skiing.
Peg Bartlett, Special Education Teacher
Peg is the co-founder of Roots and Wings along with her husband, Todd Wynward. She currently teaches Special Education and P.E. and still loves coming to work each day after starting the school 17 years ago. She spends her summers rafting on the Grand Canyon and hanging out with her loving family.
Peg is the co-founder of Roots and Wings along with her husband, Todd Wynward. She currently teaches Special Education and P.E. and still loves coming to work each day after starting the school 17 years ago. She spends her summers rafting on the Grand Canyon and hanging out with her loving family.
Sarah Newberry, K-8 Art Teacher
Maria Medina, Secretary, Office Manager
Sara Saint-Hogen, Reading Interventionist
Yolanda Archuleta, Custodial Staff
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