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Political party
  
Democratic

Party
  
Democratic Party

Name
  
Sheryl Stapleton

Occupation
  
Educator


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Residence
  
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Education
  
University of New Mexico

Stapleton Reaction to Video Release


Sheryl Williams Stapleton (born 1958) is a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives where she represents District 19. A member of the Democratic Party, she is currently the majority whip in the House. She was first elected to office in 1994 and is the first African-American woman elected to the New Mexico legislature.

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On December 14, 2011, Williams called the current Governor of New Mexico, Susana Martinez, “the Mexican on the Fourth Floor” while she was talking to State Representative Nora Espinoza during a committee break at the Capitol in Santa Fe. Williams denied she meant the phrase as an ethnic slur. In her apology, Williams also said, "I am a Latina."

Following the 2016 elections, Williams was chosen by the Democratic Party of New Mexico as House Majority Leader. She is the first ever African American majority leader of the New Mexico House.

Representative Sheryl Williams Stapleton - (D) - Majority Floor Leader


Education

Sheryl Williams Stapleton has received her education from the following institutions:

  • Seeking PhD, Educational Leadership, University of New Mexico
  • Masters, Multicultural Education, University of New Mexico, 1987
  • B.S., University of New Mexico, 1978

    • Political Experience

    Sheryl Williams Stapleton has had the following political experience:

  • Majority Whip, New Mexico State House of Representatives, present
  • Representative, New Mexico State House of Representatives, 1994–present
  • Vice Chair, New Mexico Democratic Party
  • Vice President, Association of State Democratic Chairs
  • Member, National Democratic Committee

    • Current Legislative Committees

    Sheryl Williams Stapleton has been a member of the following committees:

  • Education, Member
  • Labor and Human Resources, Member
  • Printing and Supplies, Member
  • Rules and Order of Business, Member

    • Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Sheryl Williams Stapleton has been a member of the following committees:

  • Commissioner Education Commission of the States
  • Member, Education Committee of the National Council of State Legislators
  • Member, Education Committee
  • Member, Labor & Human Resources Committee
  • Member, Printing & Supplies Committee
  • Member, Rules & Order of Business Committee

    • Professional Experience

    Sheryl Williams Stapleton has had the following professional experience:

  • Assistant Principal, Career Enrichment Center
  • Educator, Albuquerque Public School District
  • Coordinator, Schools to Careers Program
  • APS Carl Perkins Project Director and Coordinator, Career and Technical Education

    • References

    Sheryl Williams Stapleton Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA


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