Administration

Dr. Nimrah Marquez
Principal

I was born and raised in Valencia County. Over the years, I have lived in Bosque Farms, Los Lunas, and Belen. I attended Los Lunas schools and, after graduating from high school, enrolled at UNM with the intention of pursuing a degree in the medical field. However, after two years, I realized the medical field wasn’t the right path for me, so I switched my major to education.

I spent 12 years teaching at Katherine Gallegos Elementary and Ann Parish Elementary. During this time, I completed my master’s degree in educational leadership and policy studies through UTA. After leaving Ann Parish, I became an assistant principal at Sarracino Middle School in Socorro, later serving as the principal overseeing both the middle and elementary schools in Laguna, NM. In 2022, I was fortunate to return to Los Lunas Schools as a Learning Innovation Coach at Los Lunas High School. The following year, in May 2023, I earned my Ph.D. in education with a concentration in organizational leadership. I had the privilege of leading Los Lunas Middle School 2023-2025. I’m deeply honored and genuinely excited to serve as the principal of Los Lunas High School. It’s a privilege to be part of the community. I look forward to working alongside our dedicated students, staff, and families as we strive to empower every learner for success now and in the future. 

Beyond my career in education, I have been teaching dance and Jazzercise at a local studio for the past 13 years. Through it all, my greatest joy has been raising two amazing humans, whom I will forever call my babies, even though they are now adults.

Jarrod Storey
Assistant Principal

Jarrod Storey is a proud graduate of Valencia High School Class of 2012. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from the University of New Mexico in December 2016. He began his teaching career at Valencia Middle School in August of 2016, and stayed at VMS until June 2020. He taught US History, NM History, and Physical Education in his time there. He also served as the head baseball and football coach. He then moved over to LLMS where he spent 2 years teaching US History and coaching baseball. During this time Mr. Storey completed his Master of Science Degree in Sports Administration and Educational Leadership from Eastern NM University, graduating in December 2020.

In July 2022, Mr. Storey ventured outside of Los Lunas Schools and took the Athletic Director position for the Socorro Consolidated Schools. He over saw the athletic departments at SHS and SMS, he also served as the interim varsity girls basketball coach where he led the team to a district championship and earned coach of the year honors for the district. He also earned the NMAA’s NMADA Rookie AD of the Year Award for 22-23. In July 2023, he decided it was best for him and his family to be closer to home, which led to him taking the Assistant Principal position at LLMS.

Outside of work Mr. Storey serves as a NCAA Division 2 football official in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, as well as a NMAA high school basketball and football official. He enjoys video gaming, watching sports, and spending time with his wife and daughter, which are his pride and joys.

Paul Cieremans
Assistant Principal

Raised in Los Chavez and a lifelong resident of Valencia County, I am a proud graduate of Belen High School. I hold an Associate of Arts in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education from the University of New Mexico, as well as a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington.

For the past 23 years, I’ve been dedicated to the students of Los Lunas High School as a Social Studies teacher and coach. I've taught all grade levels and served as Varsity Head Coach for Softball (16 years) and Baseball (5 years), and as an assistant coach for the football program.

My career has been built in the belief that mentorship, structure, and high expectations are essential for student growth. I am deeply committed to fostering strong relationships with students, staff, and families to cultivate a safe, supportive, and achievement-driven learning environment.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors, attending sporting events, traveling, and being with my family. These personal passions keep me grounded and bring balance to my life and career.

Melissa Dyea
Assistant Principal

I was raised in Laguna Pueblo and attended the University of New Mexico where I received a BA in History. I then attended Arizona State University for graduate school with the intention of becoming a university professor. My first secondary teaching job was at the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community as a Jr. High Native Studies teacher. I fell in love with the students and it changed my career path.

I returned home to raise my three children and began to teach special education, becoming certified in math, at Laguna Middle School. I spent a total of 22 years in the classroom, teaching all levels of math 6-12, New Mexico History, U.S. History, APUSH, APGOV, Digital Storytelling and Yearbook. My last 8 years of classroom teaching were at my alma mater, Laguna Acoma High School. I completed the New Mexico Public Education Department Administrator Leadership Development program in Spring 2020. I was previously an assistant principal at Los Lunas Middle School and served for two years as the Student Services Director at the Laguna Department of Education.