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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 the Lead Learner and Principal at Marie Hughes Elementary School with Albuquerque Public Schools. 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.

Experience.

Currently:

Marie Hughes Elementary School, Albuquerque Public Schools

Principal

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Past Experience:

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​