Indigenous Education in the State of Nevada

In celebration of Indigenous Heritage month, please join us for an opportunity to hear promising practices and get insight on Indigenous education in the state of Nevada from key stakeholders. The panel will be comprised by University of Nevada, Reno’s Indigenous student services coordinator, local educators, and students.

This event is co-sponsored by the Multicultural Center and the College of Education and Human Development. Reception to follow.

Moderator: Fredina Drye-Romero, Nevada Department of Education Programs Professional for Indian Education

Panelists:

• Jake Chapin, Natchez Elementary School Principal
• Kari Emm, Director of Transfer and Recruitment & Doctoral Candidate, College of Education & Human Development
• Lynn John, Vice Principal at Owyhee Combined Schools
• Fawn Hunter, WCSD Indian Education Specialist
• Lance West, Schurz Elementary School Principal

Facilitators: Markie Wilder, Indigenous Student Services Coordinator & Eleni Oikonomidoy, Professor & Associate Dean, College of Education & Human Development