At Mancos School District, our Board of Education plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our schools and supporting our students' success. Our dedicated board members are committed community volunteers who bring diverse perspectives and a passion for education to the table.
How They Serve:
Policy Development: Board members work collaboratively to establish policies that guide the educational framework and ensure a high-quality learning environment for all students.
Budget Oversight: They are responsible for reviewing and approving the district's budget, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to meet the needs of our schools.
Community Engagement: Our board members actively engage with the community, seeking input and fostering partnerships to enhance the educational experience for our students.
Advocacy: They advocate for the needs and interests of our students and staff, working to ensure that our schools have the support and resources necessary to thrive.
Strategic Planning: Board members participate in long-term planning to set goals and objectives that align with the vision of the Mancos School District, ensuring continued growth and improvement.
We are proud to have such dedicated individuals serving on our Board of Education, and we encourage you to connect with them to share your thoughts and ideas for our schools!
I’ve been on the Mancos school board for 18 years. I run a small construction company, Environmental Designs, “We build things BIG and small”. I’m also on the boards of Mancos Valley Resources and Mancos United, non-profit organizations that support the efforts of our small local non-profits that promote and advocate for our kids and community. Mancos is a caring and generous community and I’m proud to be a part of it.
I am Dine (Navajo). I was born In Monticello, UT, raised in Cortez. Ally, my spouse, my children Quorra and Mason, and I have lived in Mancos for over a decade. My wife is a Registered Nurse. My children attend Mancos Elementary and Middle School. I graduated in 1993 from Montezuma-Cortez High School. I went to Fort Lewis College for degrees in Philosophy and Southwest Studies. I was a Scoutmaster for over a decade in Cortez. I worked as a wildland firefighter for Mesa Verde National Park in the 90’s. I directed a tutoring program at Fort Lewis College. I was a paraprofessional at Cortez Middle School and Kemper Elementary. I’ve worked in construction and in HR focused on hiring and staffing. I served a four year term on the Mancos Town Board of Trustees just before the Covid pandemic. Currently, I work for Alpacka Raft making pack rafts. I volunteer with Mancos Trails Group and Coach for: Tri-City Soccer, Mancos Lego League, High Desert DEVO, and most recently as a 3rd grade boys basketball coach for the Cortez Rec league. I enjoy playing in the outdoors with my family and close friends.
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I am a 2002 graduate of the Mancos School system. My family has deep roots in the Mancos School District and the Mancos community. My great-great grandmother came to Mancos to be a teacher in 1890 and every generation since has been Mancos graduates. My parents both taught in Mancos, my mom for 20 years and my dad for 8 years before going to Cortez to finish out his career. After graduating from Mancos, I attended Northern Arizona University and graduated with a business degree. I lived outside of the area for a number of years, when my husband and I decided to move back to Mancos to start a family and a business. For the past nine years we have lived in Mancos and owned businesses in the area. Currently we own the Columbine Bar & Grill, and have transitioned it to a family friendly restaurant.