About Annittra Atler
Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Annittra Atler is the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) Associate Superintendent of Special Education. She has years of experience with special education methodologies, linguistic skills, and a natural gift for empathy and collaboration. 
After graduating from the University of New Mexico, where she earned her bachelor’s degree, Annittra Atler began her first position as an elementary education specialist. As an elementary education specialist, she worked with teachers and administrators to develop new teaching methods, curricula, and assessment plans.
Annittra Atler spent 13 years in this role, redefining and helping evolve the syllabus. During this time, she returned to the University of New Mexico to receive her Master of Arts degree in Elementary Education and Teaching and her educational administration licensure from New Mexico Highlands University.
With an administration license, Annittra Atler’s next position was as an elementary school principal, where she thrived for eight years. Annittra next accepted the role of exceptional student district specialist. She ensured compliance with state and federal guidelines, assisted students in making deep connections with their peers, landing fulfilling jobs, maintaining their independence, developing their public speaking skills, fighting for self-advocacy, building practical communication tools, and feeling respected by society. A perennial student,
Annittra is currently an EdD Candidate at Grand Canyon University. Her focus is Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis on Special Education.
Albuquerque Public Schools
Elementary School Principal
Albuquerque Public Schools
- Aug 2009 – Jul 2017
Exceptional Student District Specialist
Albuquerque Public Schools
- 2017 – Jul 2022
Elementary Education Specialist
Albuquerque Public Schools
- Aug 1996 – Aug 2009
Elementary School Principal
Albuquerque Public Schools
- Aug 2009 – Jul 2017
The University of New Mexico is where Annittra Atler earned her bachelor’s degree. She gravitated toward Elementary Education and Teaching as soon as she realized it was her calling. Annittra Atler later returned to the University of New Mexico to receive her Master of Arts degree in Elementary Education and Teaching and her educational administration licensure from New Mexico Highlands University.
