Turquoise Trail Charter School’s Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grades
Michelle Windham, Kindergarten Teacher
I have a degree in Psychology/Sociology. Certificate as a behavioral technician in Autism. I have taught and been involved in early childhood education for 30 years. I am happily married for 32 years, and we enjoy hiking, and pretty much anything outdoors and active.
Nikki Doles, Kindergarten Teacher
I am a native New Mexican with 14 years experience teaching various grade levels in bilingual, dual language programs, and English language programs. I have a passion for the early grades because I think witnessing kids learn to read is magical! In my spare time I love to hike, snowboard, raft, and of course...read!
Lisa Gomez, Kindergarten Educational Assistant
I am excited to be part of the Turquoise Trail community. I am married to a native Santa Fean and Air Force veteran. We have four daughters and one grandson. I grew up as an Air Force dependent and this is how I met my husband. I have lived and traveled throughout the United States, Japan, Mexico and Spain. Some of my favorite activities include gardening, baking, arts and crafts, traveling and especially spending time with my family.
I enjoy being part of the growth and development of children, especially the enthusiasm they bring each day.
Mireya Lopez, Kindergarten Educational Assistant
Carmen Miranda Rowland, Kindergarten Educational Assistant
Erlan Mendoza Bojorquez, Kindergarten Educational Assistant
Tala Miller, Kindergarten Educational Assistant
Melissa Martinez, First Grade Teacher
Melissa Martinez is a Santa Fe native, and Turquoise Trail Charter School alumni. She received her B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of New Mexico. After living in Albuquerque for some time she and her husband decided to return to Santa Fe to raise their children. Melissa is passionate about education and honored to be part of the Coyote Community.
Alan Iturralde, First Grade Teacher
Currently a bilingual Kindergarten teacher at Turquoise Trail Charter School, I have experience teaching in Elementary and Preschool, I have taught 3rd, 4th, 5th, and early childhood in grades such as Late 2s, and Pre-K.
In addition, I have experience in rural communities schools at the Sierra Tarahumara in Mexico. Acquiring knowledge in native languages of the country, as well as the differentiation in society and the importance that child education is for the world. Part of my teaching philosophy is that children should have access to education.
I have participated in international pedagogical and psychological conferences and trainings in early childhood education which have helped me improve my teaching skills.
