Clovis teacher a state ambassador

SANTA FE — A longtime Clovis teacher is among 21 announced Friday as a state ambassador for the 2021-22 academic year, according to a release from the Public Education Department.

Silvia Miranda, a reading specialist at Mesa and James Bickley elementary schools, was chosen as a Level II or Level III classroom teacher who wants to advance their profession by learning about state policy, advocating for teacher growth opportunities and keeping the teacher pipeline filled with qualified professionals.

Ambassadors were selected through a process that included a written application and virtual interview.

“I’d like to personally welcome these talented, committed educators to the State Ambassadors program and thank them for the opportunity to tap into their expertise for new ideas to continue improving public education in New Mexico,” Secretary Designate Kurt Steinhaus said in a PED release.

Ambassadors began their work Saturday at an orientation program in Albuquerque. The leadership program began in 2017 to give educators a voice in the state’s public education programs and initiatives.