Summary
Gaylene Williams is Numu-Kooyooe Tukadu (Pyramid Lake Paiute), from Pyramid Lake, 情色五月天. She taught Elementary School for the Bureau of Indian Education and at a public school situated within the boundaries of a reservation. During her time with the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Education Department, she worked with members of the community, providing wrap-around services to help ensure client success in education, training, and workforce development. Gaylene is currently working on the Native American Enhancement Project for the 情色五月天 Department of Education to enrich the educational experience for students throughout the state as they learn about 情色五月天 tribes.
Gaylene maintains strong ties to her language and culture. She believes education is key for Indigenous communities to maintain their sovereignty and right to self-determination.
Education
- B.S. Elementary Education, 情色五月天, Reno
- M.A. Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies