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Cobre Today
By the People, for the People
Cobre High Gets New Interim Leadership
Zoya Provencio and Margaret Roacho to fill principal and athletic coordinator roles after resignation of Cory Gropp.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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Cobre High School in New Mexico has appointed Zoya Provencio as the interim principal and Margaret Roacho as the interim athletic coordinator following the resignation of former principal Cory Gropp. Interim Superintendent Randall Piper stated that the district opted for interim appointments due to the late timing in the school year, with plans to hire permanent replacements for the 2026-27 academic year.
Why it matters
Leadership changes at the high school level can significantly impact students, faculty, and the broader community. Cobre High's interim appointments aim to provide stability and support for the remainder of the current school year as the district searches for permanent replacements.
The details
Zoya Provencio, previously the dean of students, will serve as the interim principal, while Margaret Roacho, who was the athletic director's secretary and front office receptionist, will take on the interim athletic coordinator role. Interim Superintendent Piper noted that Provencio had recently passed her administrator exams and was selected due to her experience and familiarity with the students. Roacho will serve as athletic coordinator rather than director since she does not have an administrative license.
- Cobre High School principal Cory Gropp resigned in February 2026.
- Zoya Provencio and Margaret Roacho were appointed to their interim roles in February 2026.
- The district plans to hire permanent replacements for the principal and athletic director positions for the 2026-27 school year.
The players
Cory Gropp
Former principal of Cobre High School who resigned in February 2026 to take a position in another district.
Randall Piper
Interim superintendent of the school district overseeing Cobre High School.
Zoya Provencio
Appointed as the interim principal of Cobre High School in February 2026, previously served as the dean of students.
Margaret Roacho
Appointed as the interim athletic coordinator of Cobre High School in February 2026, previously served as the athletic director's secretary and front office receptionist.
What they’re saying
“I'm here just to be the support to help our students get through the rest of the 2025-26 school year and look forward to what's to come.”
— Zoya Provencio, Interim Principal (scdailypress.com)
“It's late enough in the year that to advertise and hire somebody could take a while.”
— Randall Piper, Interim Superintendent (scdailypress.com)
“I enjoy working with these kids and I enjoy athletics. I'm excited — it's a new experience.”
— Margaret Roacho, Interim Athletic Coordinator (scdailypress.com)
What’s next
The district plans to hire permanent replacements for the principal and athletic director positions for the 2026-27 school year.
The takeaway
Cobre High School's interim leadership appointments aim to provide stability and support for students and faculty during the remainder of the current academic year as the district searches for permanent replacements for the principal and athletic director roles.
