Mrs. Wachtel is a new teaher here at Las Cruces Catholic School. She teaches the 5th grade, but has taught 22 years at Jornada Elementary School and 5 years at Valley View Elementary School. Mrs. Wachtel's favorite thing about Las Cruces Catholic School is that the children are eager to learn. Her favorite quote is:

"Knowledge exists to be imparted"

-Ralph Walds Emerson

Mrs. Wachtel's favorite hobbies are reading, sewing, and baking.