Summary
Gaylene Williams is Numu-Kooyooe Tukadu (Pyramid Lake Paiute), from Pyramid Lake, Βι¶ΉΣ³». 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 Βι¶ΉΣ³» Department of Education to enrich the educational experience for students throughout the state as they learn about Βι¶ΉΣ³» 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, Βι¶ΉΣ³»
- M.A. Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies