Prescott College ASK Career Network
Mentor Biography

Barbara Morgan, Shiprock, NM
Senior Educational Specialist: The Department of Dine Education

Professional Biography:
Prior to joining The Department of Dine Education, Barbara served as Navajo Language & Culture Teacher at Magdalena Public School. Barbara attended Prescott College where she studied Bilingual Education and earned a Masters degree in 2006. She also attended University of New Mexico where she studied Elementary Education & Native American Studies and earned a Bachelors degree in 1987. Barbara's core expertise includes reading and writing the Navajo language, artistry in the fields of painting, ceramics, beadwork, quilting, drawing and and silversmithing..

Personal Biography:
In her personal time, Barbara enjoys Reading, watching sports, traveling, attending traditional ceremonies of many tribes, photography and collecting artwork.

Schools Attended:
Prescott College

Prescott College ASK Network Q & A
Q: Please list your current employer:
A: Navajo Nation - Department of Dine Education
Q: Please list your occupational industry:
A: Cultures/Community Education
Q: Please list your current position:
A: Senior Education Specialist
Q: Please provide a work description:
A: I provide technical assistance to teachers of Navajo Language, Culture, History, and Government at schools serving the Navajo Nation.  Provide culturally relevant curicular ideas to schools.
Q: Please provide a listing of the UG School(s) you attended:
A: Prescott College
Q: Please list your major(s)/concentration(s):
A: Education, Bilingual Curriculum Development
Q: What was your UG year of graduation?
A: 2006