We are at the beginning of a change in thinking about schools; the community is searching for answers to some of our most vexing problems. Faced with challenges such as slow economic growth, high unemployment, and taxing realities for our communities’ health, the New Mexico Center for School Leadership is dedicated to exploring how schools can be reimagined to adapt to and meet the dynamic needs of our communities.

Tony Monfiletto is the Director of the New Mexico Center for School Leadership. The Center operates as a hub and incubator for the schools. He co-founded ACE, Health, and Technology Leadership High Schools which are dedicated to the premise that “Learning by Doing,” 360 support, and the highest level of private industry collaboration can dramatically improve the opportunities for marginalized young people. Technology Leadership opened in August 2015 as the third in a series of five schools designed to provide the best education for the students who need it the most. He is also a co-founder and former leader of Amy Biehl High School.

Over the past 20 years, Tony has been actively involved in creating a policy climate that welcomes innovative solutions to our most challenging public school challenges. He has served on many legislative and executive committees and he is passionate about re-thinking the metrics of success for the next generation of schools that can prepare young people for a dynamic future.