School Board Members
Marianell (Nan) Barton | School Board President
Email mbarton1@sjsd.org
Colleen Benally | School Board Vice President
Email cbenally1@sjsd.org
Nelson Yellowman | School Board Member
Email nyellowman@sjsd.org
Lucille Cody | School Board Member
Board of Education Member Conflict of Interest Disclosure
435-320-9015
Self Identity: Dine
Kinyaa'aanii, Towering House - Maternal clan
Tl'aashchi'i, Red Bottom - Paterial clan
To'aheedliinii, Water flow together - Maternal Grandpa
Bit'ahnii, Folded Arm clan - Paternal Grandpa
I am married, mother to 2 biological sons, 32/24 yrs old. Adopted 2 boys, fostered 4 girls, 2 boys and currently raising 3 girls, twins are 15 and oldest is17. I was brought up with practicing the Dine traditional culture and values. She Encourages Dine language to speak it and understand her sacred language, currently learning to read the Navajo bible. She's an active leader providing assistance to community members with various resources.
She's a former School Liaison, bus driver, serve 2 terms as Dine biolta' School Board member, SJSD Board member, currently serving on San Juan County Librarian Board, San Juan County Active Re-entry Board, Aneth Chapter Farm Board, DBOSBA Board member for Aneth and lastly works with Aneth District Court as a Private Server.
Ron Nielson | School Board Member
435-459-9161