KATHARINA SANDOVAL-SNIDER, DIRECTOR
Kathy Sandoval has a long history in the Albuquerque Educational community as an innovative educator. Under her leadership, now in its third year, AIMS@UNM has changed its name, partnered with UNM, amended it’s Charter to include a college bound mission, added a middle school , increased the rigor of the curriculum including AP classes, secured a beautiful facility on UNM campus, more than doubled the enrollment, tripled the dual credit enrollment and secured a global staff, curriculum and student body. Currently the students at AIMS@UNM in dual enrollment outperform the general population of both UNM and CNM and the school exceeds AYP goals.

With a background in science and engineering, Ms. Sandoval specializes in math and science schools, particularly those associated with post secondary institutions. AIMS@UNM is the second school of its kind she has founded. Prior to coming to AIMS@UNM, Ms. Sandoval was the Principal of the Career Enrichment Center and the Early College Academy.

A member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Albuquerque, Ms. Sandoval is the recipient of the 2007-2008 Outstanding Educator of the Year, Ms. Sandoval has taught all levels of Math, Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics, AP Biology, Pre-medical Science, Advanced Pre-Medical Research Techniques, and Astronomy. As a Principal, she continues to teach math and science.

Originally from the Catskill Mts of New York state, Ms. Sandoval is a long term resident of New Mexico. She is married to Jerald Snider, Headmaster of North Valley Academy Charter School. She has one daughter, Maggie.

An avid speaker and prolific writer, Ms. Sandoval actively promotes not only AIMS@UNM, but also a wide variety of educational topics. If you would like Ms. Sandoval to speak to your organization, please .