Congratulations Taos Academy eSports Team

by | Apr 14, 2025

 
We are excited to announce that our TA ESports Teams C R U S H E D it at the Class A-2A 2025 NMAA State Esports Championships! Rocket League Final taking 1st Place and League of Legends taking 2nd Place We are so proud of you! 👾🎮💻
 
1st Photo: 1st Place – Rocket League (Left to right: Cal Van Willigen ESports Coach, Ryan Edmonds, Christopher Duran, Jonathan Duran)
 
2nd Photo: 2nd Place – League of Legends (Left to Right: Ivan Dominguez, Samuel Barraza, AJ McWilliams, Jacob Duncan, Daniella Galyon, Cal Van Willigen ESports Coach)
Way to go!!
Highlights of a Remarkable Career
Co-founded Taos Academy Charter School alongside Karin Moulton, c. 2008
Earned Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership
Named NM Charter School Administrator of the Year, 2016 — NMCCS
Championed landmark NM legislation: technology tax revenue sharing for all 70+ state charter schools
Guided Taos Academy to NM Spotlight School designation — top 75th percentile statewide
Students won the Governor’s STEM Challenge six consecutive years
Recognized by U.S. News Best High School Rankings, Clayton Christensen Institute & Evergreen Education Group
Opened Career Technical Education Center, 2023
Earned school designation as an NM Community School, 2022
Unveiled new Wellness Building & outdoor Amphitheater, 2025
Led school through COVID-19 with a nationally noted distance-learning model
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