Sharlene Navaho’s 27-year path leads to district gains in Tuba City schools
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Sharlene Navaho, the superintendent of the Tuba City Unified School District, poses with an award during a district event. Navaho began her career as a teacher in 1999 and is in her 27th year with the district, where she has focused on improving student performance while managing ongoing funding constraints for schools serving Diné communities.
By Navajo Times
TUBA CITY – Sharlene Navaho began her career as a teacher in 1999 and now leads the Tuba City Unified School District as superintendent, a role she has held during a period of academic gains and continued financial strain for schools serving Diné communities.
Navaho, who is in her 27th year with the district, attended Tuba City schools as a child before studying at Cushing Academy in Massachusetts and later earning a bachelor’s degree in education from Northern Arizona University. She also holds a master’s degree in educational leadership and is a doctoral candidate in education.
Her tenure as superintendent has centered on strengthening student performance while managing the challenges that come with limited funding. District leaders said those constraints have long affected schools in the region and continue to shape daily operations.
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