Tennise Lucas - Vice President and Education Rep
Tennise comes to us in the 2022-23 School Year as our newest governance council member. She has over 20 years experience in education and believes that all students deserve second chances and correct mistakes. A fearless advocate for the disadvantaged student, from Roswell New Mexico, Tennise now serves as a subject matter expert in dual credit opportunities and safe spaces for student to flourish. Her relentess pursuit of providing safe schools in New Mexico carries into her policy work with a National Non Profit, Teach Plus, who advocates for teachers who are agents of change with a voice at the political table.
Karen Smith - Secretary
Karen is a long standing member of the community in Early Childhood Education. A fierce leader amongst her peers, she also is a church leader in our community. Karen has dedicated her life to facilitating outcomes and barriers to those that cross her path. She has two students, founding members of our basketball team, that attend Sena High.
Beth Ybarra - Parent and Treasurer
Beth has an extensive background in Non Profit finance, grant writing, and all things funding. She is a passionate mom of several students "who learn differently" including her son who currently attends Sena and one alumni! Beth is a passionate supporter and parent voice at our table, and doing what's best for kids. We are excited to have her!
Rick Rood - Member
Rick Rood has worked in the field of Education for more than 40 years, guiding children and youth as a classroom teacher and Out-of-School-Time director. With degrees in Education and Afterschool Care, Rick is a trainer of education professionals. Participants have described his workshops as “fascinating” and “life-changing.” Rick is the author of “Games Teachers Play Before the Bell Rings” and is a Certified High Performance Coach TM working privately and in groups with educators, helping them achieve higher levels of performance in their work and personal lives. Rick currently serves youth as the outreach and professional development coordinator for The Choose Love Movement, a non-profit organization that focuses on creating a kinder, more compassionate world through no-cost Character and Social-Emotional (CSED) curriculum.
Dr. Sena has completed 40 years in the field of Education as Teacher, Principal, Director of Special Education, Associate Director at two charter schools, Director of the Southwest Comprehensive Center, and Associate Director of Center for the Education and Study of Diverse Populations. She has served as adjunct faculty at UNM and NMHU and operated Sena Consultants, a private consultancy focusing on Charter Schools. She recently dissolved the company and focuses on Sena Charter High School and traveling the world along side being a resource for the school.
Approved Committee Members