Alemayehu Mekonnen is a highly qualified and licensed teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School in Gallup, New Mexico. He has over 20 years of experience as an educator in Ethiopia and the United States, teaching subjects like language arts, mathematics, reading, social studies, and science at both the elementary and high school levels. Mekonnen is knowledgeable in curriculum design and uses tools like Understanding by Design and Google Docs lesson planning. He maintains strong relationships with colleagues, administrators, and other stakeholders. Mekonnen is pursuing his New Mexico Level III Teaching Certification and holds additional certifications in child protection and abuse prevention.