Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Jeff J. Spaletta
Superintendent of Cobre Consolidated School District
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Dr. Jeff Spaletta began his career in education in 1995 as a middle school teacher. During his 26 year career in education, he has spent time as a teacher, high school coach, elementary principal, high school principal, athletic/director, school board member, executive director, coordinator and chief executive officer. He has worked in human resources, federal programs and charter schools around the United States. Spaletta started serving as Cobre's Superintendent on June 2, 2022. Prior to arriving at Cobre Schools, Spaletta was the coordinator of human resources with Las Cruces Public Schools. His experience includes leading academic improvements, school finance, grant writing, implementing college and career academics, and facility renovations.

Spaletta is a native of Eureka, California. He holds a doctorate degree in educational leadership from the University of New England. He has two children, Ashley and Brayden. Ashley is a high school special education teacher.