Our Founders
Taos
Academy’s vision was created by a team of educational professionals
wanting to meet the needs of 21st century learners, the digital
generation. This generation has become detached from traditional
delivery methods and wants more from their learning environments. We see
this as an opportunity to combine our knowledge of best practices from a
traditional educational delivery system with innovations from the 21st
century. With our combined experiences of more than 30 years in
education, we believe we have developed a hybrid learning environment
that meets the needs of the “digital citizen”.
Mrs. Traci Filiss
has been an educator for 14 years. She has a Master’s Degree in
Instructional Technology Curriculum and Design with an emphasis in
digital education. Mrs. Filiss was the founder of a successful distance
learning program recognized by The New Mexico School Board Association
for excellence in innovation for education. With Mrs. Filiss’ expertise
in digital education and technology, she brings a wealth of experience
and dedication to Taos Academy.
Quoted from Mrs. Filiss, “In the
past 10 years K-12 digital curriculum has come a long way. We now have
fully animated, interactive curriculum that engages the learner and
encourages them to seek out more information on topics of interest. With
the development of tele-immersion programs, students can now also
engage with other learning forums to increase their global learning
experiences. I look forward to the opportunity to bring a new
environment for learning to the youth in Taos.”
Mrs. Karin Moulton
has been an educator for 15 years in both public and private schools.
Mrs. Moulton has been recognized for her work with the gifted and
talented. She has gained the respect and recognition for being a highly
effective teacher as well as an advocate for student rights. With this
experience Mrs. Moulton brings the understanding of the importance for
students to have the 21st century leadership skills necessary to succeed
in the modern world. Skills such as creative critical thinking,
collaboration and communication, global awareness, personal
responsibility and career and life skills are all important in today’s
world. With Mrs. Moulton's passion and vision, she brings the best of
personal skills, excitement, and commitment to Taos Academy.
Quoted
from Mrs. Moulton, “Every child in public school should have an
individualized plan for their education. Families shouldn’t have to pay
tuition at a private school in order to get their needs met. Education
of a child is more than academics alone. It takes experiences with
peers and within the community, interactions that develop communication
and problem solving skills. I hope Taos Academy will be an inherent
part of our Taos community, preparing our children to be successful in
their lives.”
Taos Academy Governing Council is dedicated to
providing new educational opportunities. They look forward to working
with the community to make a difference for the youth in Taos.