Sunny Day Real Bird
Native American Achievement Center
Billings, MT USA
"Wherever your feet are, just enjoy the moment."
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Sunny Day's work combines: Education, Non-Profit Organizations, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
Bachelor's Degree
Undergraduate Degree
Undergraduate School
Graduate Degree
Indigenous Teacher Education
University of Oregon
Graduate Degree
Educational Leadership
Montana State University Bozeman
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
I grew up in Billings, Montana.
2.
When I was nine years old, I was given a Crow Apsáalooke name meaning “raises good children,” instilling a lifelong mission in me to uplift Native students.
3.
I started my career as an elementary school teacher.
4.
I eventually decided to go back to school, earning dual master’s degrees in Indigenous teacher education and educational leadership.
5.
After graduating, I served as the Director of Indian Education in Ronan School District.
6.
I now work as the director of American Indian outreach at the Native American Achievement Center at Montana State University Billings.
7.
Guided by a passion for equity, I bridge educational gaps, fostering a vibrant native community.