Volunteering
School bake sale at Sky Ute Resort & Casino with Miss Southern Ute Jazmin Carmenoros
Extracurricular Activities
Student Celebrations
Ms. Blackwood collaborates and volunteers after school and on weekends for students celebrations. She is skilled in event planning.
Parent Nights
Ms. Blackwood volunteers for evening events at school and assist with cultural nights.
Tutoring
Ms. Blackwood provides additional tutoring for students with parent permission.
Student Groups
Ms. Blackwood supports students groups and volunteers after school to support their work. Over the years she has assisted with Student Council, Native American Club, Drum Group and Lego Club.
Community Partnerships
Ms. Blackwood maintains community partnerships and honors educational contributions from stakeholders. (Photo from Southern Ute Drum)
Basketball
Ms. Blackwood is passionate about basketball and volunteers for concessions, scoreboard, and coaching, when asked.
Elected Positions
Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc.
Historian
2005-2008
DPS American Indian Parent Committee
Chairwoman
2008-2010
SUIMA Parent Advisory Group
Vice-Chairwoman
2017-2019
Kwiyagat Community Academy
School Board Member
2021-Present
Newspaper Articles
Southern Ute Drum:
Durango Herald:
The Journal:
The Collegian:
Homeless, single parent, CSU Graduate: Alumna tells her story to help others in bad situations