My name is Meredith Schramm and I am a member of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, from Omaha, Nebraska. graduated from BYU in 2005 with an education degree and have been teaching ever since. With a passion for curriculum, I have been able to develop a new class at my junior high, Cultural Studies. This class allows me to implement traditions, stories, and customs from cultures all over the world, as well as my own culture. A few years ago, I received a grant that helped me write and publish a book of lesson plans about Native culture today. The book is used in classrooms across the country. I have been able to work with teachers on how to best teach Native culture, and what resources are out there for classrooms.

When I’m not teaching, I am Hoop dancing or beading. Both the beadwork worn, and hoop dancing are outward expressions of my personality, and culture. I have been dancing since I was young, but started hoop dancing when I was in college. I started beading so I could make pieces for my own regalia. Dance presentations would include stories about the dances, a performance, and student participation in learning some skills.