Ganado Unified School District

Federal Programs & Grants

Ganado Unified School District is proud of our Navajo culture. We want to instill the Navajo values and traditions to all students in the district. We have two committees to help us uphold these traditions and values. We value your input as a parent and encourage you to become involved.

If you are interested in becoming a PAC/IEC member, please fill out the attached forms, obtain chapter authorization and return it to our office.

IEC/PAC Recruitment flyer

Parent Advisory Committee

Our Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), is made up of parent representatives from each chapter. They meet monthly to discuss a variety of topics, share information, and ensure the needs of guardians and students are considered in the decisions made at the district level. This organization keeps the lines of communication open between home and school.

Parent Advisory Committee:

Ganado Chapter

  • Philandra Nelson
  • Tierra Blacksheep
  • Melanie Peshlakai

Cornfields Chapter

  • Two representatives needed

Steamboat Chapter

  • Ernestine George
  • One representative needed

Kinlichee Chapter

  • Two representatives needed

Klagetoh Chapter

  • Gayle Neboyia
  • One representative needed

Parent Advisory Committee Officers
2023-2024

  • Chair/President: Gayle Neboyia
  • Vice-President: Philandra Nelson
  • Secretary: Ernestine George

Indian Education Committee

Our Indian Education Committee (IEC), is made up of parent representatives from each chapter. The IEC works to support programs designed to meet the particular and distinctive educational needs of our children in the areas of Navajo Language & Culture, STEM/STEAM and Career and Technical Education. The IEC is associated with Navajo Nation Johnson O’Malley Program and the Title VI grant.

Indian Education Committee:

Ganado Chapter

  • Philandra Nelson
  • Tierra Blacksheep
  • Melanie Peshlakai

Cornfields Chapter

  • Two representatives needed

Steamboat Chapter

  • Ernestine George
  • One representative needed

Kinlichee Chapter

  • Two representatives needed

Klagetoh Chapter

  • Gayle Neboyia
  • One Representative Needed

Indian Education Committee Officers
2023-2024

  • Chairperson: Philandra Nelson
  • Vice Chairperson: Ernestine George
  • Secretary: Gayle Neboyia