Debra Cota (Teacher)
Contact Information
To be provided later
Biographical Information
Education
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
New Mexico State University,graduated with high honors, GPA 3.98
Additional courses in psychology & special education, 12 credits
New Mexico Teaching License since 1997
Professional Experience
Most recently employed by Las Cruces Public Schools
Worked as Early Interventionist / Developmental Specialist for both Laguna Pueblo and NAPPR (Native American Professional Parent Resources) in Albuquerque for over four years
Worked as a behavior therapist for the Philippou family / EduCare for nearly three years, to aid the development of preschool children, specifically aimed at improving the following skills: cognitive, speech & language, fine motor & gross motor
Affiliated with:
New Mexico Association for the Gifted
The National Association for Gifted Children
Academy comments
We recruited Debbie not only because is she a certified early childhood educator, with experience in a variety of cultures and settings, but also because she is the mother of a very gifted, very well adjusted child. She volunteered at the Academy during our first year of operations, doing a great job of teaching and interacting with the children. When the students were informed she had agreed to teach at the Academy they were very pleased; they think she is wonderful, we agree.