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Shannon Romero

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Experienced Indigenous Education Coordinator with over 16 years in culturally responsive education, equity initiatives, and community engagement. Proven leader in program development, data-driven decision-making, and cross-department collaboration. Committed to advancing educational equity and inclusive practices within diverse school communities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Indigenous Education Coordinator

APS-Indian Education
02.2024 - Current
  • Built relationships with four schools: Mountain View, Los Padillas, Polk, and Rio Grande.
  • Participated in after-school events (e.g., Math Night at MV, community meetings at LP/PMS, and Spring Break Camp with Rio Grande collaboration).
  • Collaborated with the Pueblo of Isleta, Innovation Team, and Community Coordinators at each site.
  • Developed a transition camp for Native American students entering SV schools.
  • Coordinated with Polk Middle School staff on transition efforts.
  • Scheduled school visits with the POI Education and Truancy Teams to meet Isleta students and share resources.
  • Created and facilitated sustainable intergenerational programming including monthly community events focused on STEAM, traditional foods, Indigenous agriculture, and cultural humility.
  • Secured $25,000 in funding and increased Indigenous student engagement in cultural programs by 40% across four APS schools.
  • Established strategic partnerships to enhance equity-focused programming and close engagement gaps between schools and diverse community stakeholders.
  • Developed an internship program and implemented an ACE course through IED.
  • Provided professional development on Indigenous curriculum, cultural humility, and intergenerational learning for educators.
  • Supported the development of future Indigenous educators and knowledge keepers.
  • Fostered inclusive, culturally affirming learning environments.

Native Foods Cultural Educator

APS-Indian Education
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Designed and led culturally relevant, equity-centered programming aligned with APS engagement initiatives for K–12 Native American students, promoting inclusivity and cultural affirmation.
  • Led weekly cooking classes for 25–30 students incorporating Indigenous knowledge.
  • Collaborated with cultural leaders and educators to create immersive, land-based curriculum.

Cultural Education Specialist

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
08.2018 - 02.2022
  • Managed Resilience Garden and Pueblo S.E.E.D.S.S. programs focused on sustainable agriculture.
  • Led youth and adult workshops in Indigenous planting, harvesting, and food preparation.
  • Oversaw grants, coordinated with school districts, and facilitated professional development.
  • Starting as a Cultural Education Assistant in the Museum Education Department and later leading the department as the Cultural Education Specialist. While there she developed programming and worked on several projects including seasonal Pueblo themed educational programming and the Indigenous Wisdom Curriculum Project utilizing the curriculum that was developed by Pueblo Educators in 2012 for the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. She coordinated the program with the lead team of IWC writers (including Dr. Glenabah Martinez, Dr. Christine Sims, Dr. Natalie Martinez and Azella Humetewa) who provided professional development training webinars and in person workshops for educators in Albuquerque Public Schools, Bernalillo Public Schools, Santa Fe Public Schools and other educators around NM while in the COVID pandemic.

College and Career Readiness Specialist/Liaison

APS-Indian Education
08.2008 - 08.2016
  • Mentored Native high school students on college and career pathways.
  • Coordinated academic events such as college fairs, transition camps, and road trips.
  • Supported family engagement, wrote education-focused grants, and led bilingual initiatives.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Multicultural Education

Central New Mexico Community College
01.2008

Skills

  • Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms)
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Basic data tracking for student progress and grant reporting
  • Canva
  • Synergy
  • Curriculum coordination
  • Training facilitation
  • Instructional technology
  • Program management
  • Educational leadership

Certifications And Education

  • Secondary Teacher License, Vocational Technical: Indigenous Traditional Foods and Agriculture – NM Public Education Department
  • Associate of Arts, Early Childhood Multicultural Education, Central New Mexico Community College, 05/01/08

Additional Highlights

  • Experience in outdoor agricultural settings and hands-on food systems education
  • Proven ability to integrate Native languages and cultural identity into educational programming
  • Strong commitment to empowering Indigenous youth through land-based education and leadership development

Skills

K-12 Indigenous and traditional foods education, Culturally responsive, project-based curriculum development, Experiential learning facilitation, Partnership development with tribal schools and educational departments, Outreach and mentorship of Native youth, Program evaluation and student outcome measurement, Budget creation and oversight, Grant writing and reporting, Staff onboarding and development, Event planning and coordination, Indigenous gardening and seasonal planting practices, Food sovereignty education, Hands-on farm and garden-based learning, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms), Microsoft Office Suite, Basic data tracking for student progress and grant reporting

Certification

  • Secondary Vocational Technical License - July 1, 2024-June 30, 2027

Timeline

Indigenous Education Coordinator

APS-Indian Education
02.2024 - Current

Native Foods Cultural Educator

APS-Indian Education
06.2022 - 06.2023

Cultural Education Specialist

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
08.2018 - 02.2022

College and Career Readiness Specialist/Liaison

APS-Indian Education
08.2008 - 08.2016

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Multicultural Education

Central New Mexico Community College

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