Dody
Navajo
Navajo Technical College

Raised in the traditional way with nine in the family and many adopted brothers and sisters, Dody credits his mother for keeping his family growing together through her teachings and stories while she weaves.

He says it wasn't easy growing up traditionally, and he was badgered and bullied by others who were involved with gangs, drugs, and alcohol. After his father died when Dody was 13, he says he took a job at Taco Bell to help pay family bills and keep food on the table. After his high school graduation, he realized how important education was, and enrolled at Navajo Technical College.

Dody says his goal is to earn a master's degree in Applied Computer Technology and Animation with a minor in Information Technology. He would like to work as an animator.

In addition to his studies, Dody is active as a volunteer residential house-worker, where he does plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work. He is also active with the Volleyball Club, Softball Club, American Indian Science and Engineering Society, Computing Club, Skills USA, and he is an active member of the Student Senate. Dody's hard work and activism earned him the student of the year award for Navajo Technical College for 2007-08.