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Delma Tafoya
I have been with the ENLACE program for twelve years. I worked as the parent coordinator for eight years and as director for the last four years. ENLACE supports over four hundred students through elementary, middle, high school, and post secondary. Our goal is to provide support for all students and their families that participate in the ENLACE program.
ENLACE Southern Director
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DACC Staff
Noemi Gama
Hello! I am currently in my second year of being a work study with ENLACE, I’ve been apart of ENLACE since high school and in total have been apart of the ENLACE family for 5 years! I am currently a sophomore at DACC and plan to transfer to NMSU to pursue a Bachelor’s in communication disorders and Master’s in speech language pathology. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family and meeting new people!
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Oswaldo Reyes
Hola Familia! I am currently going into my second year as a Work-Study with ENLACE. I have been with ENLACE since high school. I am currently studying at DACC and plan to become an X-Ray technologist and graduate with an Associates in Applied Science. I plan to further my education and obtain my Bachelors in Radiology as well. I enjoy spending time with my coworkers and friends.
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ENLACE Teachers
Adrian GaytanZia Middle School
Teach PLTW-computer tech course(s), help with school garden, teaching Edible Education for several years, assist documenting our school activities with pictures. First year teaching ENLACE with seventh and eight grade students. I was a educational assistant at Mayfield High School, and had the pleasure of being part of David Morales (El Kimo) class. And if that wasn't enough for fate to push me down the path. I was getting my degree at NMSU and was a student in Mr. Ramon Padilla's class. Looking forward to the learning and experiences with all staff/students of ENLACE.
Alleyene " Bunny" MedinaPicacho Middle School
Aracely TorresLas Cruces High School
I have 4 years of teaching experience. First time teaching ENLACE. Currently teaching 9th-11th grade.
Claudia SalasLas Montañas Charter High School
Hola mi gente! I am from Roswell, NM. This is my first year participating and teaching the ENLACE curriculum. I currently teach 9th-12th grade. I have been teaching for 25 years. I have been teaching at LMCHS for the last 11 years of my career. I currently teach Spanish I & II and SLC-Student Learning Community with an emphasis in SEL- Social Emotional Learning. I graduated from New Mexico Highlands University and went on and completed a Masters program here at NMSU. I love to cook, dance, and anything outdoors, especially fishing. I am a proud mother of a son and a daughter. My biggest passion in teaching is unlocking the doors of the mind, the heart, and future opportunities.
Denisse ValdezMesa Middle School
Born and raised in the Mesilla Valley of Las Cruces. Been teaching for 20 years with LCPS. Currently teach 7th and 8th grade Bilingual Social Studies and 8th grade ENLACE (SLA). I enjoy traveling, latin dancing, going to the movies, and enjoy a good cup of coffee along friends and family. Always enjoy learning something new.
Henry JassoUniversity Hills Elementary
I was born and raised in Las Cruces, NM. I received my Bachelor's in Elementary Education from NMSU in 2004. I have been an educator for Las Cruces Public Schools for 19 years. I enjoy music, technology, reading, and spending time with my family. I have had the honor of teaching ENLACE at the elementary level for 4 years.
Lorena ValdezGadsden High School
I have been blessed with 19 years of ENLACE in my life as both a teacher & student. ENLACE saved my life in college & continues to inspire me as a teacher.
Nicole ScottPicacho Middle School
"My name is Nicole Scott and I teach at Picacho MS. This is my 23rd year of teaching. Prior to coming to Picacho, I taught twelve years of elementary school in both Las Cruces and Albuquerque. I have taught 6th grade social studies for the last ten years. I started teaching 7th grade ENLACE six years ago, and have truly enjoyed having the freedom to teach in a very different format than my content area.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I also love to travel, workout, do yoga, play golf, read, and enjoy watching as many sports as possible. "
Vince AguirreMayfield High School
This is my 11th school year, I teach 9th-12th from IS History to Esports and now my first official year with ENLACE. I love teaching, coaching, video games, and making positive impacts with people. My family means everything to me.
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Adryanna KrynitzLas Cruces High School
I am going on my 5th year of teaching at the high school level. This is my second year with ENLACE. I teach 9-12 Spanish Language Arts, AP Spanish Literature, and ENLACE. I am a mom of 4 kids that keep me very busy with sports. I love working with high school students and helping them find their passion for the future.
Alma AguilarHatch Valley Middle School
Hello,
I was raised in the small town of Hatch, New Mexico, where I graduated from high school. I went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from New Mexico State University. While I initially pursued that career path, I soon realized my true calling was in education. When the opportunity to become a math teacher presented itself, I embraced it, and it has proven to be one of the best decisions I have ever made.
I am beginning my fifth year of teaching 6th grade Mathematics and my second year as an ENLACE teacher. I am eager to bring both academic support and cultural enrichment to my students through this program.
Outside of the classroom, I dedicate my time to my family. My husband and I are proud parents of four daughters who keep us busy and motivated. In my free time, I enjoy baking, a hobby I recently rediscovered and continue to nurture.
I am honored to be part of the ENLACE family and look forward to a successful and inspiring school year.
Arthur NarvaezMayfield High School
With 18 years of teaching experience, I have dedicated my career to supporting and empowering students. For the past 7 years, I have had the privilege of serving as an ENLACE teacher, guiding bilingual and bicultural students through their academic and personal growth. Over the last two years, I’ve been teaching Level II ENLACE students at Mayfield High School—an incredibly rewarding chapter that has been the highlight of my career. Helping students connect with their culture while building academic confidence continues to inspire my passion for education.
David MoralesMayfield High School
I am entering my Twenty-first year as an educator and my twentieth with ENLACE. For the 2025-26 school year, I will take on a hybrid role, dividing my time between classroom teaching, program development, and teacher coaching. I serve as the ENLACE teacher at Mayfield High School working to boost graduation and college opportunities. I was the 2016 New Mexico Teacher of the Year and received the 2017 NEA-New Mexico Award for Teaching Excellence. I also received the 2022 New Mexico School Boards Association Excellence in Student Achievement Award and the 2024 Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching Award. I am married with three children. I am a football (soccer) fan of Chelsea Futbol Club and Real Madrid, HALA MADRID!
Gabby SulzerHatch Valley Middle School
Hello! I have been a New Mexico public school teacher for 18 years. I hold a master's degree in Education with a focus on Reading, Language & Culture and a BA in Education from NMSU…Go AGGIES! I teach 7th grade Language for Native Speakers, 8th grade Multicultural Studies and this is my 4th year as an ENLACE teacher in the Hatch Valley. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, cooking, gardening, music, and spending time with my family.
Jese GonzalezOrgan Mountain High School
Magaly Silveyra-DiazVista Middle School
Hi! My name is Magaly and this is my fifth year teaching. I teach 7th grade math, Algebra 1 and 7th and 8th grade ENLACE at Vista Middle School this year. This is my fourth year teaching ENLACE. In my free time, I like to hike and take landscape pictures. I also like to travel, go horse riding and love watching baseball.
Ramon PadillaNew America School
I am in my twenty-first year of teaching and I am happy to be a new teacher at New America School - Las Cruces. For the first time, I have a dedicated ENLACE class! I am enthralled to be more deeply rooted in the ENLACE curriculum. I am a father and a husband to two of the best people on the planet. I love music, history and I get up early on Saturdays and Sundays to watch English Premier League football. Glory, glory Man United!
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