New Mexico School for the Visually Handicapped - Yearbook (Alamogordo, NM)

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• ur school is directed by o board of regents ap- pointed by the Governor. Each member serves a six-yeor term and attends monthly meetings to monitor and set school policy. The meetings ore held at different loca- tions throughout the state. Members of the board include J. Ventura Garcia, Los Cruces, chair- man; Cipriono Esquibel, Albuquer- que, vice-chairman,- Mary Arellano, Los Alamos, secretary-treasurer; Jeon Lee, Hot Ranch, member; Victor Sar- Cipriano Esquibel, Victor Sorrocino, Jeon J. Ventura Garcia. Mary Arellano and Jeon o classroom. racino. Left: 7 superintendent regents

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6 J erry Wotkins come ro NMSVH in 1973 ond since rhot rime hos 1 led on educational team in developing quality educational programs for blind and visually impaired children and young ; in New Mexico. His associates and the students who live on the campus will tell you that his style has created quality in others areas at NMSVH as well. A good rapport exists between staff and students. There is pride in the way things are done; people give their best. And Jerry leads vibrantly and effectively, keeping the challenges before us. Right; Jerry gives a demonstration to students in a primary class on how to ride a rocking horse. He makes frequent visits to all of the programs on campus. Below right: Jerry also spends much time in his office work- ing with educators throughout the state. Helping visually impaired children regardless of where they attend school has become Jerry ' s trademark. Lower left: Jerry poses with Oso, the great done who serves as the school mascot. Oso was preceded by G.B., another great done who lived on campus for several years.

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