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