Michael Stanton

Experience

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  Albuquerque Public Schools

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2007

  Small Learning Community and High School Redesign Coordinator

  Served as a teacher leader and coordinator at Albuquerque High School

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  Formerly at Albuquerque High School

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2006

  Career Academy Coordinator
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  New Mexico Tech Council (formerly NMITSA)

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2010

  APS Principal, NM Tech member

  Served as Board for the Workforce Development Council of NM organization supporting youth work opportunities.

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  University of New Mexico

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2008

  Doctoral Student

  Earned a Ph.D in Organizational Development and Instructional Technology with a minor emphasis in Educational Leadership.

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  Stanton Consulting Group, Inc.

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Consultant

  Provided coaching, training, and facilitation of school teams transforming large comprehensive high schools into Small Learning Communities in Albuquerque, Chicago and South Bend, In. Developed Career Pathways and Career Academies for Albuquerque Public Schools and State of NM.

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  Nex+gen Academy

  Aug 2007 - Jun 2009

  Assistant Principal, Albuquerque Public Schools

  Provided administrative support and supervision for teachers and students in Special Education programs at Rio Grande High School and Del Norte High School.

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  New Tech Network Partner

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  School director

  Instructional Leadership, Professional Development, Budgeting and Account Management, Buildings and Ground Maintenance, Hiring and Training, Community Outreach and Building Partnerships, Recruiting students, Technology Plans.

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  New Tech Network

  Jul 2009 - Jun 2015

  Founding Director and Principal of nex+Gen Academy

  Nex+Gen Academy is a small community public APS school of choice. We offer a unique project-based learning environment as part of a proven national model established by the New Tech Learning Network.We provide a student-centered learning community that goes beyond the requirements set for high schools by the state of New Mexico and by Albuquerque Public Schools. Students work together collaboratively to solve complex, real-world problems. Classes are integrated, allowing students to make authentic connections among subject-matter disciplines. Learning at nex+Gen Academy is rigorous, standards-driven, and project-based. Utilizing cutting-edge technology in a one-to-one environment, students develop a wide range of critical thinking skills that prepare them for success in college and the workplace. In addition to their experiences within the classroom, students will have the opportunity to graduate with a mentorship experience, a personal inquiry product called Senior Project, and 6+ hours of dual college credit. عرض أقل

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  University of New Mexico

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2017

  Adjunct Professor

  Instructor for School Finance and Resource Management in on-line and face to face classroom style format.

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  Stanton Consulting Services

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2019

  Owner

  After my recent retirement as Director of nex+Gen Academy High School, and Albuquerque Public Schools School of Choice, I am now offering a variety of services, support, and strategies. I am working in New Mexico and the US developing innovative schools and supporting organizational transformation.

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  Innovate+Educate

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

  Consultant
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  New Mexico Public Education Department College and Career Readiness Bureau

  Apr 2017 - Jul 2019

  Special Consultant for Leadership and Organizational Development

  The College and Career Readiness Bureau supports and manages many programs for the State including: Career Technical Education, Carl V. Perkins programs and grants, Dual Credit, Advanced Placement, PSAT, Career Pathways and Programs of Study, Next Step Plans, and more.

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  New Mexico ECHO for Education

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2019

  Director

  ECHO for Education is the first-of-its-kind virtual community of practice providing professional development and case-based learning for education leaders in remote and isolated locations across New Mexico. ECHO began as a model for building healthcare workforce capacity in underserved areas that connects providers with specialists for mentoring, sharing best practices, and case-based learning. The ECHO Institute supports over 170 partner/networks across the world implementing ECHO to reduce healthcare disparities. عرض أقل

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  ECHO Institute UNM Health Sciences Center

  Jul 2019 - Mar 2022

  Strategic Support Manager for Education

  Supporting the design and facilitation of innovative virtual communities of practice providing effective professional development to educators in remote and isolated communities across New Mexico, the US and the world.

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  Project ECHO

  Jul 2019 - now

  • Retired

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Director, ECHO for Education Programs

    Jul 2019 - now