Bill Soules' Biography
- State Senate (NM) - District 37, Democratic
On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for State Senate (NM) - District 37
Contact Information
Office
490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Room 328C
Santa Fe, NM 87501
5054 Silver King
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Full Name:
William 'Bill' P. Soules
Gender:
Male
Family:
Divorced; 1 Child: Erika
Birth Date:
12/06/1955
Birth Place:
Las Cruces, NM
Home City:
Las Cruces, NM
Religion:
Unitarian
PhD, Interdisciplinary Studies, New Mexico State University, 1988
MA, Psychology, Mew Mexico State University, 1980
BA, Psychology, New Mexico State University, 1973-1976
Senator, New Mexico State Senator, 2013-present
Candidate, New Mexico State Senate, District 37, 2020
Member, Las Cruces School Board, 1992-2000
Member, Conservation
Chair, Education
Member, Indian Affairs
Member, Legislative Education Study
Member, School Facilities Study Committee, 1999-2002
Teacher, Las Cruces Public Schools, 2004-present
Assistant Provost for Student Services, New Mexico State University, Carlsbad
Elementary School Principal, Las Cruces Public Schools, 2001-2004
Elementary School Principal, Hatch Valley Schools, 1999-2001
Middle School Principal, Cobre Schools, 1997-1999
Academic Advisor, New Mexico State University, 1985-1997
Member, National Education Association, 2010-present
Member, Big Sisters Big Brothers
Member, New Mexico Wild Turkey Federation
Founder, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Las Cruces
Member, Senior Olympics
Member, Southwest Environmental Center
Member, Unitarian Universalist Church
Member, National Association of Academic Advisors, 1988-1998
President, New Mexico School Boards Association, 1994-1998
President/Vice President, Mesilla Valley Civitan, 1986-1990
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Scuba diving, Backpacking, Flying, Skiing, Volleyball