Dream Makers 2010-2011

Congratulations goes out to Ms. Russell & Ms. Leyba for a great program this year. As we approach year's end Dream Makers student projects will be on display in Health Academy during Grandparent's Day open house (April) @ AHA's Family Center. Special thanks to MESA & Ms. Elwess for spear-heading a great club collaboration that successfully combined health sciences and math/science program. Students will conclude this school year with a graduation ceremony and banquet at UNM.

Eating Disorders In-house seminar

Health Academy teachers collaborated on a "Eating Disorders" Unit that explored both the scientific and psychology aspects of many disroders. Three classes of students (Hoose-Nutrition, Cox-Psychology & Leh-Psychology) created powerful and emotional powerpoint presentations on the subject matter.

UNM BA to MD Program Presentation

Albuquerque - On March 3rd, 2011, BA to MD Medical School representative, Alex Ribeau, discussed health careers and college preparation foundations with 150 Health Academy students. AHA's College Go-Center counselor, Angelica Padilla, coordinated this informative event and also addressed ACT and SAT questions. Other programs our students have successfully praticipated in included Dream Makers Health Careers Program, Health Careers Summer Academy and MESA.

Spring academic curriculum collaborative include:

+online web-project & focus groups with UNM's CASAA research program on substance abuse

+'Eating Disorders & Media Literacy' with Health Academy Team teachers

Health Student Spotlight

Sock puppets are still cool! This is an awesome presentation from Ms Hoose's 4th Period Nutrition class. Great job Karena and Anette!

La Academia de Salud

Registration for 2011-2012 is underway. New courses being offered in the Health & Social Sciences Academy include Sports Medicine & advanced biology; courses that will continue are anatomy & physiology, forensics, health ed II, health careers, nutrition, nursing, medical spanish, sociology & psychology. The Class of 2012 will also have the opportunity to pursue real-world experience with internships with health/medical professional partners in the greater Albuquerque community.

Welcome to 2011

Health Academy Students Enjoy Two Collaboratives in January!


Albuquerque, January 26th, 2011 - Dream Makers/MESA club members and AHA students participated in pig dissections with UNM medical students. Special thanks to UNM-Office of Diversity's Jeanette Stahn and AHA teachers Diane Russell, Joan Leyba & Jo Elwess for spearheading this educational event.



Albuquerque, January 13th, 2011 - Forensics and Health Sciences teacher, Pablo Gabaldon, hosted Dr. Waldman of UNM-H who lectured our second week into the new year. This lecture was attended by 100+ Health Academy students who enjoyed a unique look into the world of Pathology. A special thank you to our team of teachers who also participated. Gabaldon is also the school's professional Sports Trainer and enjoys incorporating these areas of interest in the classroom and out on the field.




Dream Makers Health Careers Program and MESA (math & science club) combined efforts to promote math and science literacy for our AHA students. Club sponsors and veteran teachers Diane Russell, Joan Leyba and Jo Elwess sat down with UNM Office of Diversity program outreach coordinators Jeanette Stahn and Veronica Harding to collaborate and work out a complimentary curriculum. Great job everyone! Special thank you to Jeanette & Veronica who met with club facilitator and Academy Head, Karen Cox to articulate club successes thus far!

Happy Holidays! And announcing the arrival of ...

...baby boys Zeyd Namdar (Rameen Namdar, Health Academy) & Oliver George (Clover George, Business Academy Head) -- best wishes!

Congrats on Fall 2010 Accomplishments!

from desk of Academy Head:

+Community collaborations: Police Dept. (Namdar), UNM Med School (Cox), UNM Office of Diversity (Cox/Russell), Univ. of St. Francis (Cheryl Brubaker, CNP)

+Tutoring offered: Math, Science, History & English

+Raised student assessment scores - English & Math

+Joint Field Trip to Carlsbad Caverns & Bodies Connections Exhibition: Dream Makers Health Careers Club & MESA Science Club - Special Thanks to Jo Elwess, Diane Russell, Joan Leyba/hubby & Dr. Griego!

+Spirit Activity 11th grade (Namdar)
+Interdisciplinary Curriculum Collaborations: History, Science, Health Sciences, Nursing, Forensics, English, Psychology, Nutrition

+Successful Student Advisory & Parent-Teacher Conferences

Home Visit Collaboration w/ Family Center: Brenda Chavez & Rafael Esparza

+ SBA Contributors, Dept Chairs & Coaches: Rosemary Harding, Val Hoose, Jessica Villalobos, D. Leh, Brigid Smith

+Professional Colleague Presentations: D. Leh, Karen Cox, Val Hoose, Rameen Namdar, Rebecca Brown

+Completetion of Program of Study for course catalog 2011-2012 (Cox)

+Collaboration w/ UNM's CASAA web-based national curriculum re substance abuse (Hoose)

+Academy size tripled 2010-2011

UNM Med Student-HSC Office of Diversity Collaboration

Albuquerque - On October 20, 2010 AHA Health Academy students successfully hosted approximately 70 UNM medical students in their Health classes. Third year med students joined Health Academy teachers Val Hoose (Science/Nutrition), Diane Russell (Health Science), Joan Leyba (Science) and Karen Cox (Psychology) for seminar on Perspectives in Medicine-Health Disparities in the Community.

Some med students also conducted individual interviews with administration, counseling, athletics and the local community including Principal Dr. Karen Sanchez-Griego, Vice-principal John Hammil, Atheletic Director Mark Garcia, Head Boys Soccer Coach Jessica Villalobos, Family Center Liaisons, Sports Trainer Pablo Gabaldon, and School Counselor Helen Trujillo. Among the UNM doctor/professor participants were Dr. Valerie Romero-Leggott, Dr. Felisha Rohan-Minjares and Dr. Margaret Montoya.

Sunrise Over Atrisco, Autumn Equinox, 2010

Enthusiasm

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.
(Ralph Waldo Emerson)

Seeming Impossibility

All who have accomplished great things have had a great aim, have fixed their gaze on a goal which was high, one which sometimes seemed impossible. (Orison Swett Marden)

Welcome!!! Bienvenidos!!! 2010-2011

Hello and welcome to the new school year! Please stop by to visit our new Health & Social Sciences Academy Building.

Returning members of our high-powered team include: Rebecca Brown (Humanities), Rosemary Harding (Math Dept Chair), Val Hoose (AP Science & Admin Intern), Mr. Leh (English Department Chairperson & Teacher-Mentor).

Joining us this year are: Cheryl Brubaker (CNP), Rafael Esparza (AP History), Drew Fischer (Math), Pablo Gabaldon (Health Sciences & Sports Athletic Trainer), Daniel Lane (AP Math), Joan Leyba (Science), Rameen Namdar (AP Science), Colin Priebe (Science), Diana Russell (Health Sciences), Brigid Smith (English), Jessica Villalobos (Spanish Dept Chair & Head Coach Boy's Soccer).

A special Thank You goes out to UNM Med Student, Michael Marcus, who presented medically related curriculum to our students on August 26th!

Congratulations! to our recently Red Cross certified students (under the guidance of Ms. Russell).

Looking forward to another year of academic success & collaboration!

Best -- Karen Dz. Cox, M.A., Academy Head

Health Academy Success 2009-2010

Dream Makers Health Careers Club & graduation
CASAA-UNM Collaboration-Substance Abuse/Std's study
Blogsite
3 Days-Health Academy Field Trips to UNM-Med School
Brochure & Program of Study
Next-Step Plans
UNM-AHA First-ever Health Collaborative Seminar
Professional Learning Community

Happy Birthday, Rosemary!!!

When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not; but my faculties are decaying now and soon I shall be so I cannot remember any but the things that never happened. It is sad to go to pieces like this but we all have to do it. (Mark Twain)

Future Brain Researchers

Our Trip to UNM Medical Health Sciences Center

With Pharmacy students in the College of Pharmacy lab

Our Trip to UNM Medical Health Sciences Center

Our Trip to UNM Medical Health Sciences Center

Our Trip to UNM Medical Health Sciences Center