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Voices of the Land: Exploring Indigenous Narratives and the NM Indigenous Instructional Scope LIMITED
Thursday June 12, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT
Room 7 - Barranca A
Join us to experience the power of difference in stories, specifically examining how cross-cultural storytelling can be used to create a welcoming environment. This approach offers a valuable opportunity for teachers to engage students from a variety of cultural backgrounds and exemplifies one way Tenet 3 of the NMIIS awakens in a literacy classroom. This workshop will empower teachers to move beyond the limiting idea of a singular "universal" story and embrace the richness that diverse narratives bring to a classroom. Participants will: engage in hands-on learning experiences, gain access to resources that support ongoing learning, and develop strategies for inclusive curriculum design and create action plans to strengthen community ties equipping them to lean into and plan for the incorporation of the NMIIS into their classrooms regularly!
Presenters
avatar for Dr. Jazmine Salach

Dr. Jazmine Salach

TNTP
After over a decade in education, Dr. Jazmine Salach continues to deepen her commitment and dedication to supporting school districts and states in creating equitable access to strong instruction, social emotional learning, and career-connected learning opportunities. As a former... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Nicky Mendoza

Dr. Nicky Mendoza

Teacher, Instructional Coach, Mentor, Indigenous-Native American liaison, and Bilingual Panel Coordinator/Advisor
Dr.Nicky Mendoza, Chicana,Mexica-Azteca, and Isleta Pueblo descent, brings 25 years of experience in education across New Mexico, specializing in multicultural special education, bilingual/TESOL education, and the philosophy/psychology of education. With a background spanning elementary... Read More →
avatar for Kristal Funk

Kristal Funk

Senior Manager, TNTP
Kristal Funk is a data driven teacher, instructional coach, school leader and lifelong learner with over 15 years of international multilingual and United States’ public school experience.  With a strong background in teaching and learning, Kristal has consistently demonstrated... Read More →
avatar for Rose Marie A. Lopez

Rose Marie A. Lopez

Teacher of Language Arts, Centennial High School
Rose Marie A. Lopez, M. A., Chihene Nde', Chicana from Southern New Mexico.  Dedicating 20 years of experience in education, 15 years as a teacher and 5 years as a Special Educational Assistant (EA). Experience as an EA inspired obtaining a Master's Degree at NMSU. An undergraduate... Read More →
avatar for Sara Ames Brown

Sara Ames Brown

Teacher of: Teacher Academy, Post High School Success and team-teaches Apache Language, Ruidoso High School
Passionate about building collaborative educational communities that focus on empathy across cultures, languages and lifestyles, Sara Ames Brown believes that New Mexican students can best grow with New Mexican teachers in their classrooms. She mentors teachers and works with local... Read More →
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Sathya Sunni Costello

Indigenous Education Curriculum Specialist, NMPED
Sathya Sunni Costello, Diné from Tóhajiilee, New Mexico, has devoted her career to supporting the education and well-being of Indigenous students and communities. She earned her master’s degree from the University of New Mexico and has served in impactful roles, including high... Read More →
Thursday June 12, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT
Room 7 - Barranca A 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

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