Who Am I: My Family’s Story

My name is Rochelle Curry. I was born in Shiprock, NM. I am one of six children. I am a middle child. I am Navajo. I am now married to a wonderful man, Johnny, for almost 12 years. I have three very smart, witty, beautiful, and fun girls. They are Jordan, 8, Jadyn, 4, and Jessi, 11 months. I currently reside in Kirtland. I work for my father’s construction company in Farmington while going to UNM.

My parents, especially my father, were ridiculed for being Navajo so he wanted his children to receive a good education. I was put into public school. Looking back I was exposed to many different methods teaching. However, I remember the type where all desks were in a row with the teacher being very strict. I didn’t take to well to that type of teaching.

I received my diploma and have Bachelors degree in Business Management. I have used this knowledge since graduating from New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico in 1994. I played basketball while attending college and have used his experience when coaching basketball and volleyball to elementary and high school students. I found my passion in life and now pursuing a degree in education to become a teacher and expand instruction not only to athletes but to students in the classroom.

My parents, especially my father, were ridiculed for being Navajo so he wanted his children to receive a good education. I was put into public school. Looking back I was exposed to many different methods teaching. However, I remember the type where all desks were in a row with the teacher being very strict. I didn’t take too well to that type of teaching.

I have learned there are many methods of teaching and currently formulating what would suit me. More importantly, as an educator, I want to be flexible to teaching a variety of ways to meet students needs. With the education I am receiving I feel that there are a lot of resources available for all students. I look forward to being in the classroom to see what difference I can make.