About me
Nancy Morris-Judd is an educator, artist, and community advocate at the New Mexico History Museum with over 25 years of experience in cross-disciplinary instruction. Her work is defined by a unique synthesis of historical inquiry, environmental activism, and arts integration, aimed at creating culturally responsive and experiential learning opportunities.
Holding a bachelor’s degree in sociology and art alongside a teaching certification, Nancy Morris-Judd specializes in Arts Integration. In her current role, she collaborates with the New Mexico Public Education Department (NM PED) to design standards-based resources that bring history to life for students statewide. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes hands-on learning to strengthen critical literacy and historical thinking, ensuring that the diverse cultural heritage of New Mexico is honored and accessible to all learners.
Nancy’s career has also been marked by a profound commitment to environmental education. While serving as Santa Fe’s Recycling Coordinator, she co-founded the Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival and the Trash Fashion Contest in 1998. For over two decades, her recycled fashion exhibits have been featured in museums and airports nationwide, serving as a creative vehicle for ecological awareness. Since 2019, she has further expanded her impact by co-facilitating trainings on decolonization and cultural sensitivity, utilizing creative exercises to navigate complex social and historical dialogues.
