ALCS Governing Council Members
Jamie Crockett, Chairperson
jcrockett@aldocs.org
Jamie is the parent of an Aldo student who insisted on moving to Silver City to attend ALCS after remote homeschooling for 7 years. Aldo Leopold Charter School’s mission and vision of providing students an experiential education focused on out of the classroom learning in both the
community and the natural world resonated with the Crockett family. In order to stay involved in her daughter’s education and to hopefully improve access to this exciting school for more community members, Jamie joined committees first and then the ALCS Governing Council. She recently graduated from Western New Mexico University with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and is currently working on a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling while co-owning the family’s outfitting business in the Gila Wilderness.
jcrockett@aldocs.org
Jamie is the parent of an Aldo student who insisted on moving to Silver City to attend ALCS after remote homeschooling for 7 years. Aldo Leopold Charter School’s mission and vision of providing students an experiential education focused on out of the classroom learning in both the
community and the natural world resonated with the Crockett family. In order to stay involved in her daughter’s education and to hopefully improve access to this exciting school for more community members, Jamie joined committees first and then the ALCS Governing Council. She recently graduated from Western New Mexico University with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and is currently working on a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling while co-owning the family’s outfitting business in the Gila Wilderness.
Margaret Begay, Vice Chair
mbegay@cobre.k12.n
Margaret Begay is a native of Silver City, New Mexico. Margaret and her husband James have raised four daughters. Margaret is an alumna of Western New Mexico University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. She has over twenty-five years of experience in state government with the primary focus on Juvenile Justice Initiatives. Margaret has also taught at Western New Mexico University as an adjunct professor for 13 years.
Currently, Margaret works for Cobre Consolidated Schools as a Reading Interventionist. Margaret has been actively involved in creating advisory boards, and being an active board member on numerous Grant County and statewide boards serving multiple populations. Margaret most recently completed the Principal Leadership Program and received her administrative license through the Public Education Department.
Margaret loves spending time with her family camping, hiking and enjoys reading a great novel. Margaret’s investment in Education and the youth of this community continues through her vast experiences’ with the Grant County Youth Soccer Association, the Silver City Little League, The Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest, the Grant County DWI program, the Grant County Teen Court, the statewide Drug Court Association, as well as numerous other non-profit organizations.
mbegay@cobre.k12.n
Margaret Begay is a native of Silver City, New Mexico. Margaret and her husband James have raised four daughters. Margaret is an alumna of Western New Mexico University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. She has over twenty-five years of experience in state government with the primary focus on Juvenile Justice Initiatives. Margaret has also taught at Western New Mexico University as an adjunct professor for 13 years.
Currently, Margaret works for Cobre Consolidated Schools as a Reading Interventionist. Margaret has been actively involved in creating advisory boards, and being an active board member on numerous Grant County and statewide boards serving multiple populations. Margaret most recently completed the Principal Leadership Program and received her administrative license through the Public Education Department.
Margaret loves spending time with her family camping, hiking and enjoys reading a great novel. Margaret’s investment in Education and the youth of this community continues through her vast experiences’ with the Grant County Youth Soccer Association, the Silver City Little League, The Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest, the Grant County DWI program, the Grant County Teen Court, the statewide Drug Court Association, as well as numerous other non-profit organizations.
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Dr. Isaac Brundage, Member
ibrundage@aldocs.org Isaac Brundage is from Fort Myers, FL. He attended two years at Howard University and then transferred to Florida A&M University (FAMU) where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Education. He later received his Master of Education, Educational Specialist, and Doctor of Education degrees all from Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). After undergraduate, he worked for 7 years as a science teacher in the School District of Lee County. In 2000, he started working at FGCU where he served in several administrative roles. In 2006, he returned to FAMU and served for 2 years as the Director of University Housing. In August of 2008, he returned to FGCU where he worked as the Director of Community Outreach, Interim University Ombudsman, and Assistant to the President. In November of 2011, he became the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Western New Mexico University. His educational mottos are, “Everyone is a Teacher and Learner” and “Those who Learn, Teach.” |
Alexandra Tager, Secretary
atager@aldocs.org
Alexandra Tager has spent her working life in fields that require rallying folks around a cause, or assembling folks for a good time or an enriching experience. Fundraising, catering, political organizing, event management-- formerly as the Program Manger for The Mimbres Region Arts Council and currently as the Program Coordinator for WNMU Department of Cultural Affairs-- she has been deeply involved in civic life and has been enriched by every moment. As the mother of an Aldo middle schooler, her aim is to take that experience and employ it in service of the students of Aldo. She maintains that moving to Silver City from the East Coast and settling here 16 years ago was one of the best decisions she ever made, and she is so grateful to have a school that shares her values and gives kids the tools they need to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
atager@aldocs.org
Alexandra Tager has spent her working life in fields that require rallying folks around a cause, or assembling folks for a good time or an enriching experience. Fundraising, catering, political organizing, event management-- formerly as the Program Manger for The Mimbres Region Arts Council and currently as the Program Coordinator for WNMU Department of Cultural Affairs-- she has been deeply involved in civic life and has been enriched by every moment. As the mother of an Aldo middle schooler, her aim is to take that experience and employ it in service of the students of Aldo. She maintains that moving to Silver City from the East Coast and settling here 16 years ago was one of the best decisions she ever made, and she is so grateful to have a school that shares her values and gives kids the tools they need to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
Alex MacKenzie, Member
amackenzie@aldocs.org
Proud Aldo parent of my 7th Grade daughter. We moved here from the East Coast in March 2021. I’m not a stranger to the area, as I graduated from elementary school in Columbus, NM- just south of Deming. Silver City back then was the place we’d go to for family vacations: fishing, camping, chopping down our Christmas trees in the Gila, etc... After living on the East Coast for so long, coming back to Southern New Mexico feels great. I hope I can help with supporting the needs of the parents and good people of Silver City.
amackenzie@aldocs.org
Proud Aldo parent of my 7th Grade daughter. We moved here from the East Coast in March 2021. I’m not a stranger to the area, as I graduated from elementary school in Columbus, NM- just south of Deming. Silver City back then was the place we’d go to for family vacations: fishing, camping, chopping down our Christmas trees in the Gila, etc... After living on the East Coast for so long, coming back to Southern New Mexico feels great. I hope I can help with supporting the needs of the parents and good people of Silver City.
