Education

Celena Ambrose, a graduate of Northland Pioneer College and current early childhood educator with Holbrook’s Head Start, was recently named as one of only 11 PBS Kids Early Learning Champions nationwide.

In his new role as Northern Arizona University president, José Luis Cruz Rivera, a distinguished scholar and education leader, drew criticism with the release of his draft “strategic roadmap” for the university.

Four students from San Juan High School participated in the all-expenses-paid program offered the Phillips Academy’s (MS squared) summer program.

On Oct. 13, Beverly J. Coho won the prestigious Bernard S. Rodey Award from the University of New Mexico, which recognizes outstanding alumni whose leadership efforts have contributed significantly to the education field.

The Arizona School Administrators, a nonprofit of the 1,400-plus state officials, have named Quincy Natay, superintendent of the Chinle Unified School District, as Arizona Superintendent of the Year.