Biography
R. Scott Godwin, Diné Institute Fellow, is a sixth-grade teacher at Mount Elden Middle School
(MEMS), located in Flagstaff, Arizona. MEMS is part of the Flagstaff Unified School District
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The author wishes to acknowledge the incredible support and guidance given by the Diné
Institute administration and staff, seminar leaders, and fellows in this cohort. The lessons and resources have opened up a larger picture of how each and every culture contributes to science. The stories told by presenters, staff, and members of the cohort gave strength to this author’s desire to promote equity and respect to all cultures, especially the voices of the Indigenous people who have been silenced over the years.
The author also acknowledges the staff, students, and families of the MEMS community for
participating in this curriculum unit. Through exploration of our stories, we create the hope for generations.
Correspondence Information: Any questions, comments, and feedback to this curriculum unit can be sent to: Scott Godwin, 3223 N. 4th Street, Flagstaff AZ, 86004. Email: sgodwin@fusd1.org