Stephanie Anderson
Bookkeeper
Stephanie was born and raised in Santa Fe, and received an Associates Degree in Accounting from Santa Fe Community College. She recently retired from the State of New Mexico, where she worked for more than 26 years in various accounting positions. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her daughter, family, and cat.
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Rachael Beuchler, MBA
Business Manager
Rachael joined May Center for Learning in December of 2019. She brings over 20 years of financial and administrative management experience in several industries, including manufacturing, government contracting, and non-profit funding organizations. She earned an MBA from the University of Maryland and has held several board positions at non-profit organizations. Rachael also owns her own business here in Santa Fe, specializing in dog training and behavior. Rachael loves hiking, adventuring, camping and snowshoeing with her dogs and family in this beautiful state of New Mexico.
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Leia Branton
Administrative Assistant
Leia recently moved from Texas to Cerrillos to be closer to her son and his fiance. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education and taught high school English for 22 years before retiring in 2019. In addition to teaching English, Leia taught English as a Second Language (ESL) and coached cross country and track. She loves to explore the outdoors that the Land of Enchantment is known for and looks forward to when her Texas son and two grandchildren visit so she can share the adventure.
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Erin Brown, CALT-ICALP, C-SLDS
May Way Literacy Coach
Erin Brown is a Certified Academic Language Therapist and Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist whose work in education spans 15+ years. Erin specializes in dyslexia therapy and has trained in various researched-based programs and best practices related to the science of teaching structured literacy and supporting students with learning differences. She has served as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, and support interventionist in a variety of school settings, as well as maintaining a private dyslexia therapy practice. As a Certified Instructor of Academic Language Practitioners, she also serves as an instructor of dyslexia therapists in training and contributes to professional development opportunities for educators. A board member of the Southwest Branch of the International Dyslexia Association since 2008 and past Vice President, Erin currently co-chairs the SWIDA Community Engagement Committee and is a frequent conference presenter. She is a founding member and current president of the Academic Language Therapy Association, New Mexico Chapter.
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Jessica Bruck
Associate Teacher
Jessica Bruck joined the May Center in the fall of 2022, initially as an upper grades mathematics teacher. She brings over 13 years of experience as an educator, school administrator and instructional coach with her. Jessica is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, who has taught 6-12 mathematics in Tanzania, as well as in a public school setting in both the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City public schools. Prior to joining the May Center, Jessica served as a school administrator, and Instructional/ School Leadership Coach and Professional Development Specialist for New York City Outward Bound Schools. Jessica earned her B.A in Spanish, from Willamette University, followed by her M.A.T. in Mathematics education, from Teachers College at Columbia University, as well as a M.S of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration, from the College of St. Rose. She currently holds Level Three- B Administrator and Level Two Professional (6-12) Secondary Mathematics certifications for the state of New Mexico. She has also recently completed the May Center Dyslexia Specialist course. Jessica is passionate about meeting students where they are, while also empowering them to achieve more than they think possible.
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Nia Burger, BA
Associate Teacher
Nia graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Oberlin Conservatory and College, where her studies included Cello Performance and Women’s Studies. Her love for teaching was realized during her roles as a literacy and math tutor for elementary students, as an instructor in a summer school program, and in children's art camps. Nia also brings a background as a Certified Health and Wellness Coach. While she enjoyed helping adults make positive and sustainable lifestyle changes, she missed working with youth. In 2023, Nia found her home in New Mexico and remains thrilled to be teaching at the May Center while pursuing her CALP certification. She enjoys encouraging students to embrace their unique differences and support their personal growth. Outside of her work at the May Center, Nia is a performing musician who loves a good plate of tacos and hiking in the area with her dog, Cowboy.
Lisa Cat
Elementary Lead Teacher
Lisa Cat comes to the May Center with over 30 years of experience in the educational field. She holds a BS degree in Child Development and is Montessori-trained. She brings with her many teaching experiences on topics such as Brain Gym, Nature Studies, Dance and Movement for Kids, Storytelling, American Sign Language, Science Build-It, and Arts and Crafts. Lisa’s own son is a Montessori graduate, now 22 and attending college in New Jersey. Lisa is an educator who firmly believes every child can thrive in an empowering environment and takes pleasure in sharing her love of books and animals with her students.
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Patty Conway, MA
May School Manager
Before joining The May Center in August 2012, Patty was the Front Office Manager and Student Advisor at Desert Academy in Santa Fe. She completed her Masters in Counseling from Southwestern College in November 2010. She is skilled in facilitating experiential workshops for youth that focus on self-awareness and self-empowerment. Patty is a trained tutor for the Shelton School’s SEE program and is trained in The Hill Center’s HillRAP, HillWrite and HillMath. She has also completed a mindfulness in schools program through mindfulschools.org.
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Brenda Euwer
Art Teacher
Brenda Euwer earned her BFA from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas and later her teacher certification from Santa Fe Community College in Santa Fe, NM. She lived in Taos, New Mexico for 30 years, where she was a working artist. After moving to Santa Fe, she taught art in the public schools for several years and also served as the art educator for the Museum of International Folk Art's after-school art program. She loves teaching art to elementary and middle school students and feels all kids (and adults!) don't have to know “how to draw” to be creative and talented artists. She thinks everyone has a unique way of looking at the world and can learn to express themselves through art.
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Ellen Gore
Elementary Lead Teacher
After earning a BA in political science, working for the National Refugee Office of Amnesty International, and aspiring to be an immigration attorney, Ellen discovered Montessori education and was forever changed! She earned her primary and elementary diplomas from the Association Montessori Internationale and spent the next 18 years at Guadalupe Montessori School in Silver City, NM working as a lead teacher in primary and elementary classrooms. She also served as Guadalupe Montessori School’s Program Director and School Director before moving back to the classroom to teach (her true love). Most recently, Ellen worked as a Montessori teacher at the Keres Children’s Learning Center on Cochiti Pueblo. This is Ellen’s 4th year at the May Center.
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Daisy Guranich
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Daisy is a certified Montessori instructor with 25 years of experience. She is a Montessori trainer with the Montessori Training Center in Albuquerque. Daisy is also certified in Montessori Applied to Children at Risk and she has completed the Mindful Schools program. Daisy is passionate about following the individual child’s needs in her teaching.
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Bret Luboyeski, MA, CALP
Director of Literacy & Internal Assessments
Bret is a Chicagoland native and graduate of Northwestern University. He has taught high school special education, worked for Google, tutored children of all ages, and served as center director of Sylvan Learning Santa Fe. Bret came to New Mexico to study at St. John’s College, where he earned his M.A. in Eastern Classics. Bret is certified at the teaching level for the Sequential English Education (SEE) program and a Certified Academic Language Practitioner. While he misses authentic, Chicago-style deep dish pizza, Bret is quite happy to have been introduced to Hatch green chiles and New Mexican cuisine. When he is not eating, he enjoys reading books, playing soccer, and watching Jeopardy!.
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Amy Miller, MA, MFA, ICALP
Executive Director
Amy Miller is founder and Executive Director of May Center for Learning. Amy is a nationally Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP) and a certified trainer for the SEE Multi-Sensory Language Teaching Program. She is a frequent professional development provider for the New Mexico Public Education Department, school districts, schools, and non-profit organizations, focusing on best practices for students with learning differences, the science of teaching structured reading and writing, and the importance of structuring the learning environment to improve executive functioning skills. Amy is currently President of the International Dyslexia Association—Southwest Branch. Amy also founded Dyslexia Justice League, a community that connects students with dyslexia with adult mentors through superhero stories and artistic expression as a vehicle for learning about self-advocacy and their own personal strengths. Where I Come From, a book that Amy co-authored with May Center students, won the 2014 New Mexico/Arizona Young Adult Book of the Year.
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Trudy Moon, MA, CALP
Intermediate Lead Teacher
Trudy is a midwesterner who grew up in Kansas City and lived in Kalamazoo, Michigan & St. Louis, Missouri before moving to Santa Fe in 2010. Trudy graduated from the University of Kansas, earning a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and French Literature, then from Nazareth College in Kalamazoo, earning a master’s degree in Secondary Education. She has been continually involved with education in a variety of roles, including: public middle and high school math teacher; natural childbirth instructor and doula; public school board director and community organizer in St. Louis; independent school board trustee and president; and parent and frequent volunteer at the schools of her three now-grown children. She has additional training in leadership and racism through Educational Equity Consultants, the Shelton School’s SEE multi-sensory language program, Lindamood Bell Visualizing & Verbalizing, Big History Project, and Mindful Schools. Trudy is a Certified Academic Language Practitioner. Trudy joined May School in 2013. In addition to teaching and learning, Trudy loves to cycle, hike, travel, read, knit, and spend time with family.
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Geri Quisenberry
Intermediate Lead Teacher
Geri is a local New Mexican, born and raised in Albuquerque. She has an Associate of Science degree, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and French, and a Master of Arts in Government. Her graduate focus was on global environmental policy and the Rights of the Child. She has over 20 years of teaching experience ranging from preschool to higher education. She has taught elementary and secondary education for Albuquerque Public Schools, Albuquerque Charter Schools, and internationally as a Peace Corps volunteer. She has additional training in Shelton School’s SEE multi-sensory language program. As a mother of three, she spent her favorite years homeschooling while traveling across Canada and the United States in a camper! She is an avid knitter, hiker, and British television watcher.
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Jennifer Reese, MA
Intermediate Lead Teacher
Jennifer Reese moved to New Mexico four years ago. She has a BA in Political Science, an MA in English, and has also completed her advanced EMT training. She taught developmental studies English and writing at East Tennessee State University before opening her own business. Since moving to Santa Fe, she has worked as a supervisor at Youth Shelters of Santa Fe and as a case manager at the Midtown Shelter. She is excited to start her first year here at May School!
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Constance (Connie) Rose
Intermediate Associate Teacher
Connie Rose has over 10 years teaching experience, which includes being a classroom teacher, dyslexia interventionist and the lead teacher in a Montessori primary classroom. In addition to her love of teaching, Connie enjoys reading, hiking and writing children's stories. She has recently moved to Santa Fe from Houston, Texas. This will be her first year at the May Center.
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Megan Rosker Dean of Students and May Way Literacy Coach
Megan joins us as the Dean of Students after teaching at The May Center in both Santa Fe and Albuquerque, as well as at Manzano Day School, where she implemented May Way practices with all of her kindergarten students. She is skilled in guiding families and students through the journey of neurodiverse education and is trained in multisensory education through the SEE program, as well as IMSE. She enjoys connecting with other families to facilitate executive function methods that will support students and parents in the classroom, as well as at home. Megan is the mother of four children, three of whom are neurodiverse, and a stepmother to four children. She loves being home with her husband and kids, watching family movies, reading novels on the back porch, walking the dogs each day near the mountains and cooking for her big family.
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Jamie Shannon, MA, CALP, LMHC
School Counselor
Jamie Shannon was born and raised in Southern California but now considers Santa Fe her home. She has a total of 25 years teaching experience in California and in New Mexico and has taught Pre-K through Grade 5. Jamie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies/Teaching with a concentration in Psychology from California State University Dominguez Hills. She holds a Level Two Professional K-8 Elementary Teaching License and a School Counselor’s License from the state of New Mexico. She also has a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Southwestern College and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Prior to joining the May School, Jamie worked as a therapist for children and their families. She has been a classroom teacher and tutor here at the May Center since 2015, and this year she will be the May Center’s School Counselor. Jamie is a Certified Academic Language Practitioner. Jamie enjoys spending time with loved ones, listening to music, creating art and dancing.
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Corrie Shapiro, CALP, TESOL
Intermediate Lead Teacher
Corrie Shapiro is a middle grades multi-sensory educator of nine years. In her seven years at the May Center, Corrie has specialized in global history, civics, language, and literature within a classical framework. Her interpersonal and classroom management skills help motivate students to be curious as they work toward mastery. She graduated cum laude from Stony Brook University in New York with a BA in Linguistics and a K-12 TESOL teaching certification. Corrie is also a Certified Academic Language Practitioner. Originally from Wisconsin, she later lived in New York where she worked as an import liaison and portfolio manager at Michael Skurnik Wines. Corrie and her family love gathering around the dinner table, listening to records, reading, and road-tripping around the country.
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Amy Stanton, MA, ICALP
Chief Education Officer
While earning her Master’s Degree in Recreational Therapy, Amy worked with children, teens and adults with mental health disorders. After eight years working in mental health, she earned a teaching certificate and taught first grade. An opportunity to attend the Shelton Sequential English Education (SEE) Teacher Level Training showed Amy that children with dyslexia needed a different instruction model to help them learn at their greatest potential. Amy is a nationally certified multi-sensory language teacher through ALTA and IMSLEC, and she is also trained in the Hill Reading, Writing, and Math programs, as well as in the Mindful Schools program. In addition, Amy is certified in Montessori Applied to Children at Risk. She is a ALTA certified trainer for the Shelton Sequential English Education program.
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Caitlin Trujillo
Elementary Lead Teacher
Caitlin serves as May School’s 1st and 2nd grade teacher, a Santa Fe Summer LEAP teacher, and as a tutor with May Center’s specialized tutoring program. She graduated magna cum laude from New Mexico Highlands University with her BA in University Studies and two concentrations in Elementary Education and Special Education. In addition to her professional roles, she is currently working toward both her master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction and her certification as an Academic Language Practitioner. Caitlin’s passion for teaching comes from her grandmother, who taught special education, and she draws extra insight from family members who are Dyslexic. When not teaching, Caitlin enjoys spending time with family, running, weight training and hiking.
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Maureen Yuskova
Early Childhood Teaching Assistant
Maureen Yuskova grew up in New York, where she received her BA in Art and Education. During her time in that state, she worked at Head Start and taught children's art classes. In 1990, she came to Santa Fe and fell in love with New Mexico. She has 8 years of experience working with adults with developmental, physical and emotional challenges, and has also worked as a weaver and in art restoration. She returned to education when she discovered the opportunities open to children in a Montessori-based school and is excited to join May Center’s award-winning Montessori program. She also has a lifelong interest in animals and volunteers at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter.
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