Name: Julie Christensen
Title : Lead Guidance Counselor
Job Description: In charge of Student Scheduling, Testing, Teacher Class Scheduling, and Credit / Graduation Requirement Data
Bio:I graduated from Farmington High School, then attended NMSU, where I received a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. I then attended UNM and received an Elementary Teaching Certification. I taught for eight years at the elementary level. I graduated with a Masters Degree in School Counseling in May 2018. I began working at Rocinante High School as the Guidance Counselor in August 2018.
Name: Brandi Reynolds
Title : Guidance Secretary, Dual Credit Representative
Job Description: Hi Friends! I am Brandi Reynolds, the Guidance Office secretary as well as Rocinante's Dual Credit Representative.
Bio: I love working here getting to know our students and helping them with whatever needs may rise. Pleased to meet you! I can be reached at breynolds@fms.k12.nm.us or on the Remind app at rmd.at/msbrandiDC.
Name: Penny Nakai
Title: JOM Counselor
Job Description: I provide transitional support for Secondary Native American students.
Email: pnakai@fms.k12.nm.us
Phone: (505) 599 - 8627 ext. 2711
Bio: Hello, my name is Mrs. Nakai. I was formerly a special education teacher at Apache Elementary before taking my position as a Native American Youth Advisor here at Rocinante high school. I love my job which allows me to provide social, emotional, cultural identity support and transitional support services presensentations to the Native American students student body. I target three areas which include attendance, academic support and cultural enrichment services. I love to help, share and most of all listen to our students.
Name: Cheryl Smiley
Title: School Social Worker
Job Description: I provide Social-Emotional Support for students, and I have the knowledge of community resources for them.
Email: csmiley@fms.k12.nm.us
Phone: (505) 599 - 8627 ext. 2722
Bio: Hello, I have been a social worker for 12 years and this is my 1st year at Rocinante. The staff and students are a great team and I am amazed at the different learning opportunities here at Rocinante High School. I graduated with a BSW & MSW at New Mexico Highlands University. I live in Farmington and enjoy being with my family, reading, & taking walks.