Pat thinks of herself as “bridge-builder” between different organizations, groups, the media, and business. She also believes that when her professional work is relevant and effective, it comes through in her students’ work. Pat’s students have interviewed, in person, Spike Lee, Jesse Jackson, George H. W. Bush, and numerous state and local leaders.
Pat Graff
Albuquerque, NM | Years Taught: 1976 – Present
Additional Recognition
- 2004 • Governors Award for Outstanding New Mexico Woman
- 2001 • Distinguished Service Award – National Council of Teachers of English
- 1999 • Medal of Merit – Journalism Education Association
- 1999 • Pioneer Award – National Scholastic Press
- 1998 • Education Excellence Award – Association for School Curriculum Development
- 1996 • YMCA Woman on the Move Award
- 1995 • New Mexico Teacher of the Year
- 1995 • National High School Journalism Teacher of the Year
- 1993 • New Mexico Press Woman of the Year
- 1992 • President’s Award, New Mexico Public Relations Society
- 1991 • New Mexico Publications Adviser of the Year
- 1991 • New Mexico English Teacher of the Year
Inducted: 2006
State: New Mexico