2006 Teacher of the Year
Ron Christopherson of Carlsbad, New Mexico. Ron currently teaches at Carlsbad High School. He is Math department head, AP coordinator, and career/college counselor. He has taught in NM for twenty years. Ron was New Mexico's nominee for the National Teacher of the Year in 2006.
The winner of the New Mexico Teacher of the Year receives:
- A SmartBoard technology package worth over $10,000,
- Opportunities to travel the country, including Washington D.C., SpaceCamp in Alabama, and Dallas,
- Opportunities to speak statewide.