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Elias “Eli” Casaus was born and raised in the small town of Los Lunas, just south of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is a graduate of Los Lunas High School and attended New Mexico State University where he studied Exercise Science. Eli graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from University of New Mexico in Elementary Education and a Master of Education Degree in Education Administration from Grand Canyon University. Currently he is a doctoral student at Grand Canyon University as a candidate studying Organizational Leadership, K-12 Education.
Since 2008, Eli has taught Physical Education and General Education in grades 4 through 8 in the states of New Mexico and Arizona as well as served as an elementary principal in Las Cruces and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Currently, Eli is a full time Professional Development Specialist with Curriculum Associates. In addition to his teaching and leadership work, Mr. Casaus also has a passion for being an education innovator.
On a personal note, Eli met his wife Brandi through the former weekly #KidsDeserveIt Twitter chat. The two married in October 2021. Eli spends a lot of time traveling and is a fitness and sports enthusiast. His interests outside of the gym, sports and travel include Disney, television binge watching, sleeping, and spending as much time with his family and friends as possible.
Certifications.
November 2018-Present
Grand Canyon University
Doctoral Student, Organizational Leadership, K-12 Education
April 2015-November 2016
Grand Canyon University
Master of Education Degree, Education Administration
2009-2012
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Science Degree, Elementary Education
Affiliations: National Society of Collegiate Honors Society, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Fraternity, Kappa Sigma Fraternity
2007-2009
New Mexico State University
Exercise Science/Elementary Education
Affiliations: College of Education Council, Resident Life, Athletics
Noteable Professional Development Certifications:
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AddVantage Math (March 2016)
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AIM4S3 Framework by Dual Language N.M.
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AVID Elementary Leadership
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Certified Kagan Coach (February 2020)
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Certified Kagan Cooperative Learning Site Trainer (July 2021)
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CharacterStrong
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Principals Pursuing Excellence - NMTHRIVE
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Restorative Practices
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SIOP
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Spalding
Kagan Certifications:
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Kagan Cooperative Learning Certificates:
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Brain-Friendly Teaching Level I
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Kagan Coaching
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Kagan Cooperative Learning Trainer Institute
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Kagan Cooperative Learning & Mathematics
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Kagan Cooperative Learning & Writing
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Kagan Cooperative Learning Days 1-5
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Kagan Instructional Leadership Academy
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Kagan Team & Class Building
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Kagan Win-Win, Discipline
Experience.
Currently:
Curriculum Associates
Professional Development Specialist
Past Experience:
Marie Hughes Elementary School, Albuquerque Public Schools
Principal
Monte Vista Elementary School, Las Cruces Public Schools
Principal
Navajo Elementary School, Albuquerque Public Schools
Principal
Rudolfo Anaya Elementary School, Albuquerque Public Schools
K-3+ Principal
Rudolfo Anaya Elementary School, Albuquerque Public Schools
Teacher Leader
Administration Intern
5th Grade Teacher
Wherry Elementary School, Albuquerque Public Schools
5th Grade Teacher
Bernalillo Elementary School, Bernalillo Public Schools
4th Grade Teacher
Student Council Sponsor, After School Program Health & Fitness Coach
Rogers Ranch School, Laveen Elementary School District No. 59
7th-8th Grade Teacher/Grade Level Team Lead/Athletic Director
St. Mary's Catholic School
PE Teacher/Athletic Director
Desert View Elementary School, Los Lunas Public Schools
1st/4th/6th Grade