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Melanie Alfaro Joins NM Milken Educators

Melanie Alfaro (NM '17)   |   Deming Intermediate School  |  Deming, NM  |  Nov 30, 2017

Deming Intermediate is ready to celebrate: New Mexico Secretary of Education Christopher Ruszkowski is touring schools around the state, and today he's joining the all-school assembly at Deming. He introduces a special guest from California, and students and staff realize something special is about to happen. When Dr. Jane Foley, senior vice president of the Milken Educator Awards, surprises math teacher Melanie Alfaro with New Mexico's 2017-18 Milken Educator Award, the day quickly becomes one the outstanding educator will remember for the rest of her life. Follow the excitement in our photo gallery.

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  • Deming 2017 cheerleaders
  • Deming 2017 principal Eulalio Mendoza
  • Deming 2017 ROTC honor guard
  • Deming 2017 pledge of allegiance
  • Deming 2017 superintendent Arsenio Romero
  • Deming 2017 state secretary Christopher Ruszkowski
  • Deming 2017 Jane Foley
  • Deming 2017 students spell 25000
  • Deming 2017 students listening
  • Deming 2017 Melanie Alfaro reaction
  • Deming 2017 Melanie Alfaro walks to front
  • Deming 2017 Christopher Ruszkowski congratulates Melanie Alfaro
  • Deming 2017 Shannon Ryan hugs Melanie Alfaro
  • Deming 2017 Melanie Alfaro check with dignitaries
  • Deming 2017 Melanie Alfaro check mayors
  • Deming 2017 Melanie Alfaro veterans
  • Deming 2017 Melanie Alfaro listens to applause
  • Deming 2017 Melanie Alfaro wipes tears
  • Deming 2017 Melanie Alfaro acceptance speech
  • Deming 2017 Melanie Alfaro media
  • Deming 2017 Melanie Alfaro cheerleaders
  • Deming 2017 Melanie Alfaro Jane Foley classroom
  • Deming 2017 Melanie Alfaro portrait

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  • How wonderful for the students, community and Ms. Alfaro of Deming. Congratulations for all your years of dedication and hard work.

    Posted by Xanthe Phillips, 01/12/2017 8:48pm (11 months ago)

  • Congratulations, Melanie!Welcome to the NM MEA Network!We are so proud of you--you are doing amazing work for your students and community.Keep up the inspiring work!
    Sarah Garde MEA '99

    Posted by Sarah Garde (NM '99), 30/11/2017 5:44pm (11 months ago)

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