
“Teaching Native children has always been a dream of mine, after hearing about Native children being taken far away from their families. I want to teach and help Native students succeed in their academics as they stay near their families and loved ones,” she says. “Reading forms the foundation of learning, and my desire is to teach young students and help to provide them a solid foundation and make a difference in their education journey.”
“Providing for my family has been my priority in life, but going back to school to become a teacher is my professional goal. I am earning the degree, credentials and certificate that will enable me to make a positive impact on the younger generation’s learning,” Berlinsea states. She is well on her way to achieving her dreams of a BA in Elementary Education at Dine’ College, having completed more than two semesters and with plans to graduate in the Fall of 2024.