The Options for Parents & Families Division strives to ensure New Mexico parents and families have access to the information they need to make informed decisions for the education of their students. Please review the information on non-public schools, or the FAQs for Home Schools for questions related to those options.
| Name | Phone | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Schools | 505-827-6909 | charter.schools@ped.nm.gov | General Inquiries |
| Charter School Concerns & Inquiries | 505-827-5800 | Charter School Concerns and Inquiries | |
| Homeschool | 505-827-6909 | info.homeschool@ped.nm.gov | Homeschool General Inquiries |
| Brown, Missy | 505-551-2879 | melissa.brown@ped.nm.gov | Technical Assistance & Training Supervisor |
| Chavez, Corina | 505-660-1924 | corina.chavez2@ped.nm.gov | Director, Options for Parents and Families |
| Constantine, Consuelo | 505-500-9282 | consuelo.constantine1@ped.nm.gov | PEC Liaison |
| Davis, Nicola | 505-470-9286 | nicola.davis@ped.nm.gov | Technical Assistance and Training Coordinator |
| Farnath, Ted | 505-365-3685 | ted.farnath@ped.nm.gov | Technical Assistance and Training Administrator |
| Faulkner, Kimberly Dr. | 505-365-3446 | kimberly.faulkner@ped.nm.gov | Data Analyst Administrator |
| Montoya, Julianna | 505-365-3196 | julianna.montoya1@ped.nm.gov | Technical Assistance and Training Specialist |
| Norris, Kenneth | 505-490-0082 | kenneth.norris@ped.nm.gov | Financial Analyst Administrator |
| Olona-Elwell, Bianca | 505-819-9621 | bianca.olona-elwell@ped.nm.gov | Technical Assistance and Training Specialist |
| Ramirez, Samantha | 505-695-8531 | samantha.ramirez@ped.nm.gov | Business Operations Specialist – Advanced |
| Renken, Kelli | 505-469-2817 | kelli.renken@ped.nm.gov | Homeschool Administrator |
| Rowe, Cheryl | 505-670-5882 | cheryl.rowe@ped.nm.gov | Authorizing Practices Administrator |
| Russell, Brigette Dr. | 505-470-1574 | brigette.russell2@ped.nm.gov | Deputy Director, Options for Parents and Families |
| Valenzuela, Lucy | 505-670-4951 | lucy.valenzuela@ped.nm.gov | Authorizing Practices Administrator |
| Vacant | Authorizing Practices Administrator | ||
| Vacant | Financial Coordinator – Advanced |