Meet Our Staff

Please meet our dedicated and talented staff here at El Rito Elementary. Our school is unique because our students and staff have always had total acceptance of each child's individuality. It doesn't matter where they come from, they are whole-heartedly accepted. We work as a team. Our teachers challenge their students and they then achieve more as they rise to the occasion. 

The atmosphere and environment in which we work and learn holds us together. We believe our students deserve the opportunity for an excellent education and each of our staff is dedicated to providing that opportunity. We know we can conquer any obstacle that comes our way because our students are not just numbers; they are each unique in their own personal way.

Main Office Number: (575) 581-4723


Faculty and Staff Directory
Members of the Staff

Name Position
Ben Trujillo Principal
Floraida Martinez Secretary
Lillian Griego Director of Instruction
Carol Hite District Nurse
Desiree Maestas Pre Kindergarten
Mary Shoemaker Kindergarten
Star Gallegos 1st Grade
Venessa Garcia 2nd Grade
Bernadette Archuleta 3rd Grade
Pam Manzanares 4th Grade
Jim Kempes 5th/6th Grade
Rianna Harris Special Education
Gina Terrazas Reading Specialist
Gilbert Martinez Math Coach
Theresa Ortiz Educational Assistant
Monica Romero Educational Assistant
April Van Buren Librarian
Elaine Archuleta Library Assisstant
Veronica Alire Cook
Mabel Ocana Cook
Joe Steven Martinez Maintenance Supervisor
Christine Ocana Meza Custodian
Leroy Gallegos Custodian
Donna Trujillo Bus Driver
Rudy Martinez Bus Driver