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Breaking the Assimilationist Trajectory

Title: Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Kansas State University College of Education.

Age: 39

Education: B.S., education, University of Kansas; M.S., education, University of Kansas; and Ed.D., educational leadership, Kansas State University

Career mentors: Dr. Cornel Pewewardy, Portland State University; Holly Mackey, White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities; David Thompson, Kansas State; and Debbie K. Mercer, Kansas State

Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “Be patient, but persistent. Prioritize your relationships with the communities with whom you work."


Dr. Alex Red Corn’s family left the Osage reservation in Oklahoma when he was in elementary school, but he always remained connected to his heritage — somewhat.

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