Education 

Bachelor of Arts - Eastern New mexico University 

Master of Educational Leadership -University oF Northern Colorado 

Teaching Licensure - Elementary

(Endorsements Social Studies and English Language Learners)

CU of Denver 

Experience

Pagosa Springs Middle School, Pagosa Springs, CO - English LAnguage Learners (Present)

Animas Elementary , Farmington, NM - Teacher 

Miller Middle school, Durango CO- English Language Learners 

Pagosa Springs MIddle school CO- 6th Grade Social Studies 

Peoria Elementary , Aurora CO-5th Grade 

Centennial High school, Las Cruces NM- Special education 

Monterey Elementary, Roswell NM-5th/4th Grade 

Bio

Joel Hernandez  is a dedicated educator From Carsbad New Mexico with a commitment to equity, excellence and building relationships with his students and families. Over his 15 year career, he has been part of establishing Wrestling Programs and  after school Programs to support families, Communities and  students.  He is a proud father and husband to His Wife Anita Hernandez and his  son Mateo Zeke Hernandez. On his time off he likes to lift weights, ride his bike, fish, camp and coach his club wrestling team Cornerstone Spartans.