ABOUT
Debbie Sariñana is a Democrat who has represented New Mexico House District 21 since 2016. She is an educator and former Air Force Reservist with deep ties to House District 21. She grew up, raised her family, and teaches kids in the district.
For the past 20 years, Debbie has taught mathematics and science at schools in Albuquerque and has recently retired.
Outside her classroom duties, she has assisted with a number of innovative education initiatives—including a credit recovery program that helps Native American students graduate.
She is the proud mother of three adult children, whom she raised as a single parent with the help of her family.
Debbie’s Record of Service
NM EPSCoR Statewide Advisory Committee, 2024-current
Director EOPA-NM, 2024-current
Science Teacher - Level III, NBCT, Grant Middle School, 2020-2021
Elected Officials to Protect America-EOPA, Co-Chair National Leadership Council, 2018-present
Math Teacher - Level III, NBCT, Manzano High School, 2013-2020
Chair of the Science, Technology & Telecommunication Interim Committee, 2019-present
Mentor Teacher, UNM/APS STEM, 2015-present
Support Teacher, APS/Indian Education, 2014-2018
Math Teacher - Level III, NBCT, Kennedy Middle School, 2007-2013
Achieved National Board Certification in Early Adolescence Mathematics, 2012
Math Teacher - Level II, Van Buren Middle School, 2001-2007
Albuquerque Federation of Teachers, 2001-current
Computer Programmer, US Army Yuma Proving Ground, 1988–1994; US Army White Sands Missile Range, 1987–1988
Computer Teacher, Civilian Personnel, US Army Yuma Proving Ground, 1985-1987
Honorably Discharged USAFR 1990
Medical Service Specialist, US Air Force USAFR, 1984-1990
Masters of Arts in Secondary Education-Mathematics, University of New Mexico, 2007
Bachelor of Science in Education, New Mexico State University, 1983
Manzano High School, 1978
Personal: three children, Samantha, Dominic and Sarah. She is the daughter of Helen and the late Leos Flores, and the sibling to Juanita Flores-Hull, Dr. Leos Flores, Jr., Frances Flores and Leon Flores.