Participants and Staff

Our classroom-tested curricula were created through the dedication and commitment of our participating teacher-scholars. Thank you colleagues!

Teacher-Scholars and their Curricula

• Leo Boughton.United States and African-American History, grades 10-12, Harlan Community Academy, Chicago, Illinois (serves ethnically diverse population).
• Barbara Buehner. Latin, English, and Social Studies, grades 9-12, Brookfield Central High School, Brookfield, Wisconsin, buchnerb@elmbrook.k12.wi.us.
• Ricardo Cerbin. Reading, History, English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Social Skills, grades 6-12, Harlandale Alternative School, San Antonio, Texas (serves Mexican-American population).
• Kerry Dunne, Indians in the Curriculum: 20 Handouts for Middle and High School History and Social Studies. World History and Advanced Placement U. S. History, grades 9 and 11, Framingham High School, Framingham, Maine.
• Lourdes Duran. English and History, grade 8, Pacific Beach Middle School, Spring Valley, California, lduran@mail.sandi.net.
• Suzanne Eltsosie, Diné The People. All subjects, grades K-3, Sanostee Day School, Sanostee, New Mexico (serves Navajo Reservation), eltsosie@nedcomm.nm.org.
• Pamela Hetzell. Social Studies, Science, Math, Reading, and Geography, grades 6-8, Foley Middle School, Berea, Kentucky.
• John S. Hom. All subjects, grade 2, Yung Wing Elementary School, New York, New York (serves ethnically diverse population).
• Elizabeth Horikawa. English and Social Studies, grades 9-10, Howard Luke Academy, Fairbanks, Alaska (includes Alaska Native and American Indian students).
• Rodney Horikawa. Special Education, Math, English, and Social Studies, grades 9-12, Howard Luke Academy, Fairbanks, Alaska (includes Alaska Native and American Indian students).
• Pamela McFaden Lobb, First Nations of Virginia: Examining Documents, Past and Present. Language Arts, grade 8, Amherst Middle School, Amherst, Virginia (includes Monocan Indian students), lobb_b@mail.lynchburg.edu.
• Cameron Mahlum, Native American Military Contributions: With a Focus on the Vietnam Era. World Studies, Intercultural Studies, and American Government, grades 11-12, White Bear Lake High School, White Bear Lake, Minnesota (serves ethnically diverse population including American Indian students), cjmahl@wbl.whitebear.k12.mn.us.
• Nancy Maness, Introduction to Native American Social Studies Curricula. Academic workshops, counseling/cultural activities, Navajo Career Fair, Positive Indian Parenting, grades K-6, staff, and parents, Aneth Community School, Montezuma Creek, Utah (serves Navajo Reservation), nmaness@aneth.sanjuan.k12.ut.us.
• Margaret Mannion, The Westward Movement: Its Effect on Humanity. Language Arts and Social Studies, grades 6-8, Herbert Hoover Middle School, San Rafael, California (serves ethnically diverse population).
• Wilhelm Meya, Zuni Encounters with Modernity . Zuni History, grade 7, Zuni Middle School, Zuni, New Mexico (serves Zuni Reservation), wmeya@indiana.edu
• Janice Michaud-Reppy. United States History Honors, Minorities in America, and America Since 1945, grades 11-12, Monmouth Regional High School, Freehold, New Jersey (serves ethnically diverse population).
• David L. Morse. Social Studies and United States History, grades 7-8, Chief Leschi Middle School (tribally-controlled school serving three reservations), Puyallup, Washington,  davidm@leschi.bia.edu.
• Joann Ninham. Wisconsin Indian History, Culture, and Tribal Sovereignty, grades 4, 8, and 11, Milwaukee Public Schools Resource Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (serves ethnically diverse population), ninhamje@mail.milwaukee.k12.wi.us.
• Patty Nolan. Bayside Middle School, Bayside, Wisconsin.
• Alfred Porras, Jr., Manifest Destiny: A God-Given Right For A Chosen People In The Americas? United States History and United States History Extended, grade 9, Stephen F. Austin High School, Houston, Texas (serves Mexican-American population), xicanopower@yahoo.com.
• Alan J. Santoni, A History of Native America Before and After European Colonization in the Old Northwest Territory. Honors American History, American History, and Honors Government, grades 11-12, Kettering High School, Detroit, Michigan (serves ethnically diverse population including American Indian students).
• John Sarantos, First Nations People: Their Musical Instruments and Instrumental Music. All subjects, grade 3, Santa Clara Elementary School, Eugene, Oregon.
• Rose Ann Shepherd. All subjects, grades 7-12, Campo High School, Campo, California (includes Kumeyaay Viejas Reservation).
• Janice Sinur. Art, grades 6-8, Milwaukee Education Center Accelerated Middle School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (serves ethnically diverse population), sinurjc@mail.milwaukee.k12.wi.us.
• Lisa Spengler, American Indian Treaties: A Simulation on Conflict, Power, and National Sovereignty. Advanced Placement United States History, Consumer Education, and Introduction to Social Studies, grades 9-11, Springfield Southeast High School, Springfield, Illinois, lspeng@springfield.k12.il.us.
• David Weyant. United States History and European History, grades 10-11, Sequoia High School, Redwood City, California, dweyant@seq.org.

Dr. Alice B. Kehoe in Bolivia (Andean Highlands, Lake Titicaca) village of Lakoya, Aymara Indians, 1988. Mark Thiel demonstrating American Indian dances to second-graders studying Pilgrims in North America. Although not American Indian, Thiel has studied Indian heritage extensively. St. John Vianney School, Brookfield, Wisconsin,1998. William Meyer, photographer, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, www.jsonline.com.

Co-Directors

• Dr. Alice B. Kehoe: Principal classroom leader. Professor of Anthropology-Retired, Marquette University. A senior scholar and author of North American Indians, the leading college text for anthropology and ethno-history survey courses on North American Indians, and the primary text for this institute. 414/962-5937.
• Mr. Mark G. Thiel, CA: Honorable Ceremonies: Guidelines for Recognizing Youth through Native Heritage, principal research consultant. Assistant Archivist, Marquette University and former Director of Archives and Curriculum Center, Oglala Lakota College, Pine Ridge Reservation, Kyle, South Dakota. A leading specialist in Native American archives with interests in Native heritage use in youth extracurricular and community activities. Mark.Thiel@marquette.edu, 414/288-5904.

Visiting Presenters

• Mr. Alan J. Caldwell: Classroom presenter/field trip leader on Menominee heritage preservation at College of Menominee Nation and Menominee Logging Museum, Keshena. Dean of Student Services, College of Menominee Nation; Director, Menominee Culture Institute; and former Indian education specialist, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
• Mr. Mark W. Denning: Classroom presenter on urban Native life and education in Milwaukee at Indian Community School, Milwaukee. Director, Southeast Wisconsin Oneida Social Services.
• Dr. John H. Moore: Classroom presenter/discussion leader on Native heritage and identity at Marquette University, Milwaukee. Professor of Anthropology and former Chair, University of Florida-Gainesville.
• Dr. David F. Overstreet: Classroom presenter/field trip leader on cultural resource management or "salvage" archaeology at Great Lakes Archaeological Research Center, Milwaukee, and the Henschel Farm Archaeological Site, Sheboygan Marsh. Executive Director, Great Lakes Archaeological Research Center and Adjunct Professor of Anthropology, Marquette University.
• Ms. Maureen G. Powless: Workshop presenter/discussion leader on social responsibility and development of culturally diverse library holdings at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Personnel Librarian, Golda Meir Library, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Chair, Wisconsin Library Association Roundtable on Cultural Diversity.
• Dr. Donald B. Smith: Classroom presenter on Native-related identities and history at Marquette University, Milwaukee. Professor of History, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Support

• Ms. Stephanie Bjork: Clerical assistant. Recent Fullbright Scholar, University of Helsinki, Finland.
• Mr. J. "Paulo" Balcazar-Diaz: Archives intern. History major, Autonomous University of Mexico, San Cristobal las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico.
• Dr. Mercedes Fisher: Assisted with selection of applicants. Professor of Education in Social Studies, School of Education, Marquette University.
• Dr. Margaret McLaughlin: Advised co-directors on maximizing the Institute’s usefulness to social studies teachers. Professor of Education, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and member, National Council for the Social Studies Committee on Standards.