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Lisa De Los Santos leads Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School in Albuquerque's Mesa del Sol community, integrating International Baccalaureate frameworks with classical education methods. As principal, she oversees academic programs emphasizing critical thinking and civic engagement. The school's curriculum combines traditional liberal arts foundations with contemporary IB diploma pathways. Her involvement in New Mexico youth athletics includes coordinating with Lobo Soccer Camps and the New Mexico Youth Soccer Association's Young Olympians Program. She contributes to player development systems spanning recreational to competitive levels. These programs connect school-based education with community sports infrastructure. At Cottonwood Classical, De Los Santos implements academic standards while fostering partnerships between K-12 education and regional youth development organizations. Her work bridges classroom instruction with extracurricular enrichment opportunities. The school's location in Mesa del Sol facilitates collaboration with local athletic and community programs.