Greg Vincent Says “I Know Jo, Do You?”

By Jo Mixon

Greg Vincent, Director of Moreno Valley High School

Greg Vincent, Director of Moreno Valley High School, came to Angel Fire nine months ago to what, he says, is the most interesting, exciting, and fulfilling year he has had in his fifteen year teaching career. “I love this school and I love this community,” he said. This year was everything but traditional for Moreno Valley High School. Classes were held in a two story strip mall, while the new school building has been under construction. It has been a creative learning experience for both staff and students.

In 2010 Greg and his wife built a house in Angel Fire. They knew eventually they wanted to make a move to the mountains, so he put his resume out. When the Director’s position at MVHS came available, he was more than pleased to accept the position. He had been coaching basketball and football, was a school councilor, and taught history in Amarillo, Texas. And although this year has been semi-tough on his family because his wife and youngest son remained in Amarillo to complete the school year, he believes it will be well worth it in the long run.

Greg says he is very proud of the students at MVHS. He recognized them as setting a higher standard for themselves. MVHS has been rated in the top 5 schools of New Mexico for five years in a row. They are rated 285th in the nation! He said, “Because we are not changing from our foundational philosophy of teaching kids how to speak, to read better, to learn better and to think outside of the box, we get them ready for college and success beyond high school.” He likes the outdoor, hands on approach of MVHS, too. Curriculum includes creative outdoor science, P.E., and music, and incorporates hiking, camping and skiing. And he is more than excited to get into the new school buildings next fall. He said the best technology in the world will be available to them. Classrooms will be high tech, set up for focused learning. He added, “Everyone at the school is ready to get back home. We are going to have a party!”

Here is the temporary school for the 2015/2016 year.

Here is some progress on the new school buildings.