Sharon Clahchischilliage's Biography
- Education Commissioner (NM) - District 5, Republican
On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (NM) - District 3
Contact Information
Post Office Box 2149
Shiprock, NM 87420
Full Name:
Sharon E. Clahchischilliage
Gender:
Female
Family:
Married; 5 Children
Birth Place:
Farmington, NM
Home City:
Gadiiahi, NM
Master of Arts, Social Work, University of Pennsylvania, 1991
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education, Eastern New Mexico University, 1976
Commissioner, New Mexico Public Education Commission, District 5, 2023-present
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, New Mexico, District 3, 2024
Candidate, New Mexico Education Commissioner, District 5, 2022
Representative, New Mexico State House of Representatives, District 4, 2013-2019
Candidate, New Mexico State House of Representatives, District 4, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018
Former Member, Appropriations & Finance Committee, New Mexico State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair, Local Government, Elections, Land Grants & Cultural Affairs Committee, New Mexico State House of Representatives
Former Member, State Government, Indian & Veterans Affairs Committee, New Mexico State House of Representatives
Former Member, Taxation & Revenue Committee, New Mexico State House of Representatives
Former Special Education Teacher, Albuquerque Public Schools
Former Special Education Teacher, Bernalillo Schools
Former Tribal Affairs Officer, Children, Youth and Families (CYFD), Office of the Cabinet Secretary, The State of New Mexico
Former Special Education Teacher, Farmington School District
Former Executive Director, National Council on Urban Indian Health
Former Guidance Counselor, Southwestern Polytechnic Institute
Retired, Lieutenant Commissioned Corps Officer, United States Public Health Service
Former Executive Director, Washington Office, Navajo Nation
Senior Programs/Projects Specialist, Division of Transportation, Navajo Nation, 2013
Chief of Staff, Office of the Speaker, Legislative Branch, The Navajo Nation, 2011-2012
Acting Executive Director, Office of Government Development, Office of the Speaker, The Navajo Nation, 2010-2011
Contractor, National Indian Gaming Association, 2001
Medical Service Worker, Santa Fe Service Unite, 1993-1994
Director of Social Services, Isleta Del Sur Pueblo Service Unit, 1992-1993
Telephone Receptionist, Heights Psychiatric Hospital, 1990
Teacher/Psychiatric Technician, Suncrest Psychiatric Hospital, 1987-1989
Teacher, Heights Psychiatric Hospital, 1985
Mental Health Clinic Director, Cibola Medical Center, Sage Memorial Hospital, 1979-1981
Director, Navajoland Festival of the Arts, Office of Labor, The Navajo Nation, 1981
Former Director, Johnson OMalley Program, The Navajo Nation
Volunteer, Campaign, Secretary of State, New Mexico, 2002
Father's Name:
Herbert Clah
Mother's Name:
Eleanor Clah
Number of Grandchildren:
6