Lios emchianvu or greetings, in my native language of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. My name is Emily Salgado, and I was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. Following high school, I ventured to Silver City, New Mexico, and completed my undergraduate and graduate degrees at Western New Mexico University. I am currently enrolled at Walden University in hopes of completing my Doctorate in Education. As a proud Native American woman, my family has continuously instilled a great love for our culture, family, and education. Inspiration at hand, I, like my mother and older brother, pursued a career in education. After several years in the classroom, I was able to take my experience and passion for the field and utilize it as a Curriculum Director for the New Mexico Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education at WNMU. In addition to my administration position, I have also had the privilege of becoming an Adjunct Professor at Western New Mexico University. Alongside my professional experience, I am also a certified trainer and mentor in New Mexico. As the field of early childhood education continues to grow, I look forward to having a hand in the flourishment of such a significant field.

M.A., 1998, University of Oklahoma