IPA 6th Grade Faculty

Morgan Geiser

Morgan Geiser

IPA Faculty - History

“Morgan Geiser teaches sixth-grade History at the IPA. He holds a BA and MA in History from the University of Georgia. Before coming to the IPA, Mr. Geiser taught Classics, American History, and European History at a private high school in California. Outside of school, he enjoys hiking with his wife, Amelia.”

Justice Graham

Justice Graham

IPA Faculty - English

“Justice Graham earned two Bachelor’s degrees in Fine Arts from Southeastern Oklahoma State University before turning to Literature and English. Justice started his NMMI journey last year as IPA Support Staff and Adjunct Fine Arts Faculty, then ended the year as Interim English Faculty. He is excited to start this year’s journey as full-time English Faculty for sixth grade, making writing and literature as exciting for his students as it is for him.”

Rob Hassen

Rob Hassen

IPA Faculty - Math

“Rob Hassen teaches 6th grade math at IPA.  He earned his Bachelors of Science in Secondary Math Education at New Mexico State and his Masters of Arts in Teaching from National University in California. Mr. Hassen taught math for over two decades in Alaska before moving to Roswell with his wife to enjoy the sunshine and green chile.  Outside of school, he enjoys exploring new destinations around the US and Canada in an RV with his family, watching/playing/coaching basketball, and seeking the perfect cup of coffee.”

Krishna Wright

Krishna Wright

IPA Faculty - Science

“Krishna Wright teaches sixth-grade Science. She holds undergraduate degrees in Business (University of Kentucky) and English Literature (Marshall University), and a graduate degree in English Literature from Marshall University. She began her teaching career as a professor of English in 2004, teaching creative writing, analytic writing, research techniques, linguistics, and literature. After shifting to become a field phenologist, focusing on rare alpine plants, ecosystem health, as well as environmental monitoring and protection, she liaised with local school systems, state non-profits, and federal agencies to provide an in-the-field science curriculum, using the Rocky Mountains as her classroom before moving to New Mexico.”