Department: Mathematics
Emma Koolpe
ekoolpe@sfprep.orgIntegrated Math 1, Integrated Math 2. Emma Koolpe is a Santa Fe Prep alumn. She received her bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Vassar College and her masters in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Special Education from the Minnesota State University. She has taught high school math for the past few years in Rochester, Minnesota. Outside of teaching she enjoys disc golfing, playing with her dog, and reading.
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Aiyana Pendleton
apendleton@sfprep.orgAlgebra II Honors, Statistics. Aiyana received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in education from the College of Santa Fe. Aiyana has taught at Santa Fe Prep for 14 years. In addition to teaching mathematics, Aiyana has co-led trips to Nepal and Mongolia for Prep students. Before teaching at Prep, she taught at the Rio Grande School, The Institute of American Indian Arts, Ortiz Middle School, and Santa Fe High.
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Chris Border
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Ben Sleeman
bsleeman@sfprep.orgAlgebra II, Macroeconomics, Financial Literacy, 10th Graded Class Sponsor. Ben grew up near Liverpool, England, and studied math and statistics at the University of Liverpool. In 2017, he moved to Buena Vista, Colorado, to teach math and facilitate experiential learning at a residential high school. During his time as an experiential educator, Ben pursued instructor certifications from the American Mountain Guides Association and the American Canoe Association. He also led trips throughout the Southwest US and in Baja, California. He was awarded a Master’s Degree in Education in 2020 from Western Colorado University, where he focused on investigating inquiry-based learning from the lens of cognitive load theory. Outside of his work in the classroom, Ben loves to be reading, exploring trails on his mountain bike, or paddling whitewater in his kayak. He also enjoys competing in endurance events such as the Leadville Trail 100, Ironman Triathlon, and the Grand Traverse Ski race.
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Zoe Ledbetter
zledbetter@sfprep.orgIntegrated Math I, MS Robotics, Principles of Engineering. Zoe earned her bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland. After college, she moved to Kentucky to help build a chemical agent destruction pilot plant. Her love for New Mexico brought her to Santa Fe in 2015. After several years working at LANL, she decided to pursue a more meaningful career that aligns with her true passion – inspiring kids to find excitement and joy in math and engineering. In her free time, Zoe enjoys working on her house, being outside, snuggling with her cats, traveling, and spending time with her family.
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Ashley Watson
awatson@sfprep.orgPre-Calculus, AB Calculus, Advanced Math Topics. Ashley received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Teaching from Rice University. Before joining Prep, she taught at St. John’s School in Houston, TX, as well as for the School Year Abroad program in Viterbo, Italy.
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Joey Reich
jreich@sfprep.orgMathematics, Chess Coach. After earning his bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Brandeis University, Joey embarked on a career as a professional artist and glassblower. He studied glass art at Massachusetts College of Art and Design and Pilchuck Glass School, before following his future wife out to New Mexico in 2003. After building and operating a glass shop and gallery in Pojoaque, Joey returned to his first love of philosophy and academia, teaching math and chess at Pojoaque Valley Middle School. Joey is an amateur scientist, proud nerd, voracious reader, gardening enthusiast, and chess fanatic who enjoys backpacking and skiing the mountains of New Mexico.