Durena Thompson is the Chair of the Apache College Board of Regents.
Dogotee danowa, Shi Durena Thompson gonsee. Kogee San Carlos Apache College ge, I’nee Nataan Idzaan nshlii. Nnee danowah bah nasiskesgo bana’iziid.
My name is Durena Thompson. I am the Board Chair of San Carlos Apache College Board of Regents. I am full blooded Apache member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe. I am Tendolzhaage on my mother’s side and born for the Walnut clan on my father’s side. My mother’s name is Darlene (Swift) Chapman and my father was the late Emanuel Thompson Sr. Robert Lewis Jr. and I have been married for 39 years and have four children and 5 grandchildren.
I have served for San Carlos Unified School District for 25 years this year and currently am the Principal for the San Carlos High School. I look forward to working for your children and our community for many more years to come.
In my educational career I have earned three degrees. From Arizona State University, a Master of Education in Educational Administration & Supervision in 2011. From Northern Arizona University, a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership in 2002. Prior to that, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Northern Arizona University in 1994. I can understand and speak the Apache Language and believe that every student who attends San Carlos Apache College should be taught to speak the language and learn of the Apache culture, history, and language while in attendance.
My message is “In everything we do and, in the decisions, we make, the future of our community is thought of first and foremost.”