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Instructional Coordinators

Ya’ateeh,Geraldine Herrod yinishye. To’aheedliinii nishli, Naakaii dine’e bashishchiin, To’tsohnii dashicheii, Naaneesht’ezhi dashina’li. Geraldine Herrod, also known as Gerrie Herrod, is originally from Burnham, New Mexico and Lukachukai, Arizona. She currently lives in Farmington, New Mexico with her husband of 30+ years and their children, who are all in college. Gerrie Herrod has extensive experience in teaching elementary and middle school. She has been an instructional coach for the Bureau of Indian Education and Federal Grants schools and has been an elementary school and high school principal for Central Consolidated School District. Aside from dedicating her career in education, she also worked as an independent educational consultant supporting Indian schools across the United States, schools in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Washington State, Idaho, California, Florida, Maine, and Navajo Nation Grant schools. She was also a member of the Federal Review Team out of Albuquerque, NM supporting the Secretary of Education’s initiative for tribally operated schools across the nation.  At CCSD, Mrs. Herrod works in the Curriculum & Instruction Department as an Elementary Coordinator. Gerrie is an alumnus of Farmington High School, Haskell United Nations University (Haskell Junior College), Fort Lewis College, University of New Mexico, and the University of Northern Colorado. She holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership for Principalship, Superintendent, and Special Education Director. Gerrie’s heart and passion is empowering others in education (teachers, administrators, support staff, and colleagues) to be the best they can be for the children we serve.  "When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts."  ~Dalai Lama


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Providing leadership for a safe, successful and inclusive academic learning environment;  promoting student and staff diversity, culture, and skills.

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