On January 13, the Farmington Municipal Schools Board of Education selected new officers. The Board voted unanimously to appoint Ms. Krista Lee McWilliams as President, Ms. Andra Stradling as Vice President, Ms. Lisa Lynn Maxwell as Secretary, and Mr. Deazhan Maize as Deputy Secretary.
“I am honored to serve the Farmington Municipal School District as Board President,” said Ms. McWilliams. “I look forward to working with fellow board members, district leaders, teachers, staff, and families as we continue moving the district forward. My goal is to help Farmington become one of the leading school districts in New Mexico by making measurable gains in academic proficiency, strengthening student safety and well-being, and maintaining strong fiscal responsibility. Together, we can continue building a school system that prepares every student for success and reflects the values of our community.”
Ms. McWilliams brings a wealth of experience in engineering, business leadership, and public service to her role as Board President. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with highest honors from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. She is also the Co-Chief Operating Officer and co-owner of LOGOS Energy, a Farmington-based energy company.
She currently serves on the State of New Mexico’s Water Quality Control Commission and has a longstanding record of civic engagement across education and workforce initiatives. Ms. McWilliams is a strong advocate of science, technology, engineering, and math education and founded a summer STEM program at San Juan College. She is also a graduate of Leadership New Mexico and Leadership San Juan.
Ms. McWilliams was also appointed to serve on the Board’s Finance Committee during this week’s regular board meeting.
Top photo: Board President Ms. Krista Lee McWilliams (center), with Board Deputy Secretary Mr. Deazhan Maize, Board Member Ms. Alyssa Begay, Board Secretary Ms. Lisa Lynn Maxwell, and Board Vice President Ms. Andra Stradling, from left to right.