Charter school educator named New Mexico Teacher of the Year

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque educator is representing New Mexico as next year's Teacher of the Year. Alisa Cooper de Uribe is a nine-year veteran of New Mexico International School.The New Mexico Public Education Secretary announced the award Friday during a virtual ceremony which included students and staff from her high school. Cooper de Uribe will act as a spokesperson for the state's teaching profession and participate in the National Teacher of the Year competition.