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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.

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. After six years serving as a principal, Eli transitioned to serving as a Professional Development Specialist with Curriculum Associates. It was serving in this role that Eli's love for supporting educators in a coaching and development role grew even more and led him into transitioning into consulting work instead. Mr. Casaus has a passion for being an education innovator which led him to starting Mr Coach Eli, LLC to do this work full time. Through this, Eli consults and partners with organizations and educators to carry this work out. In addition to these partnerships, Eli is a Certified eGROWE Executive Coach with Engage2Learn. 

On a personal note, 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, trying new things, and spending as much time with his family and friends as possible. 

November 2018-Present

Grand Canyon University

Doctoral Student, Organizational Leadership, K-12 Education

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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

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Noteable Professional Development Certifications:​ 

• AddVantage Math (March 2016)

• AIM4S3 Framework by Dual Language N.M.

• AVID Elementary Leadership 

• Certified eGROWE Coach

• Certified Kagan Coach (February 2020)

• Certified Kagan Cooperative Learning Site Trainer (July 2021)

• Certified Time to Teach Trainer (Associate Trainer - Center for Teacher Effectiveness)

• CharacterStrong

• Advanced Cognitive Coaching

• Principals Pursuing Excellence - NMTHRIVE

• Restorative Practices

• SIOP 

• Spalding

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Kagan Certifications:

• Kagan Cooperative Learning Certificates:

• Brain-Friendly Teaching Level I

• Kagan Coaching

• Kagan Cooperative Learning Trainer Institute

• Kagan Cooperative Learning & Mathematics

• Kagan Cooperative Learning & Writing

• Kagan Cooperative Learning Days 1-5

• Kagan Instructional Leadership Academy

• Kagan Team & Class Building

• Kagan Win-Win, Discipline

Work Experience.

Currently:

Engage2Learn

Executive Coach

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Past Experience:

Curriculum Associates

Professional Development Specialist

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Marie Hughes Elementary School, Albuquerque Public Schools

Principal

Monte Vista Elementary School, Las Cruces Public Schools

Principal

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Navajo Elementary School, Albuquerque Public Schools

Principal

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Rudolfo Anaya Elementary School, Albuquerque Public Schools

K-3+ Principal

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Rudolfo Anaya Elementary School, Albuquerque Public Schools

Teacher Leader​

Administration Intern

5th Grade Teacher

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Wherry Elementary School, Albuquerque Public Schools

5th Grade Teacher

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Bernalillo Elementary School, Bernalillo Public Schools

4th Grade Teacher

Student Council Sponsor, After School Program Health & Fitness Coach

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Rogers Ranch School, Laveen Elementary School District No. 59

7th-8th Grade Teacher/Grade Level Team Lead/Athletic Director

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St. Mary's Catholic School

PE Teacher/Athletic Director

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Desert View Elementary School, Los Lunas Public Schools

1st/4th/6th Grade​

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