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Kara Bobroff:
Educating Native American Kids, with Respect

Intense and visionary, Kara Bobroff saw a need for a school that respects
the culture, language, and traditions of Native American kids. Along with educators, parents, and community members, she founded Native
American Community Academy – an Albuquerque Public Schools charter school – in 2006.

NACA offers middle and high school students (270 and growing) a college-prep curriculum – respectful of Native American culture and language – and generous individual attention both in and out of the classroom. In addition to typical prep courses, students also tend a community garden and have the chance to learn Tewa, Navajo, and Lakota, in addition to Spanish.

In 2005, Kara received a fellowship from Echoing Green for her leadership with NACA. Echoing Green is a nonprofit organization that provides seed funding and support to individuals and organizations around the world for creating innovative social programs. When President Obama opened the Office of Social Innovation in June 2009, Kara was one of 100 guests invited to attend a celebratory dinner at the White House.

You can read more about Kara in the Spring 2010 Mirage.