Greetings from the new teacher!

Hello!
As your new science teacher I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and welcome you all to visit our classroom and especially to attend our first open house on August 26. At the open house we will be showcasing the many improvements we have made this year as we strive to improve the quality of programs at Carrizozo High School. The new science program is focused on hands-on learning, technology integration, and exposing students to careers in math, science, engineering and technology (STEM fields) as well as acquiring practical skills and information.

NM MESA Program
One of the most exciting new additions is becoming a member school of NM MESA which is an organization that encourages students to attend college and enter STEM occupational fields. NM MESA provides opportunities for students to improve their academic skills, participating in community service, developing a resume, travelling and interacting with peers, academic competition, and providing scholarships for college (learn more at www.nmmesa.org ). The NM MESA program will be open to all students in 6th through 12th grade and I highly encourage all students to participate!

About Me:
My name is Mrs. Ashley Ivins and I live near Capitan. I am a graduate of Capitan High School and my family has lived in Lincoln County for many years. I am the daughter of Isidro & Betsy Eldridge-Peralta. I will be teaching 7-12 grade, courses including 7th grade Life Science, 8th grade Physical Science, 9th grade Integrated Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Advanced Biology for 11th & 12th grade. I am also certified in Technology Education, Physical Education, Family and Consumer Science Education, Agriculture, Special Education, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. I have five years teaching experience prior to arriving in Carrizozo. I have a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education from Eastern New Mexico University and a Master of Arts in Education from New Mexico State University. I am still a college student- currently working on a degree in Administration and completing a second Master's in Science Teaching. I also teach online part-time for the NM cyber academy IDEAL-NM. My husband Ronan is an electrical contractor and we have two children- Ryleigh, a girl who is 4, and Grady Le, a boy who is 6 months old.