Washington State Native American Education Advisory Committee (WSNAEAC)
Contact Information
Henry Strom
Assistant Superintendent, Native Education
360-918-3953
The Washington State Native American Education Advisory Committee (WSNAEAC) reconvened in March 2019 to promote leadership and the unique principles and effective practices of Native American education, which helps to assure academic success and cultural integrity at the community, school, state, and tribal levels. The committee consists of 22 members nominated by tribes and tribal organizations to provide consultation with OSPI on matters and issues related to the well-being and achievement of American Indian and Alaska Native students who attend public, tribal compact, and tribal schools in Washington state.
Bylaws
Washington State Native American Education Advisory Committee Bylaws
Next Meeting
March 31, 2025 | 8:30am-5pm | Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino
Committee Meeting Minutes
- 2024 Meeting Minutes
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January 3, 2024, Meeting Minutes
April 2, 2024, Meeting Minutes
June 5, 2024, Meeting Minutes
October 23, 2024, Meeting Minutes - 2023 Meeting Minutes
- 2022 Meeting Minutes
- 2021 Meeting Minutes
- 2020 Meeting Minutes
- 2019 Meeting Minutes
Committee Members
| Member Name | Representing |
|---|---|
| Jennifer LeBret (Spokane Tribe), WSNAEAC Chair | Tribal Representative East |
| Anna Armstrong (Kalispel Tribe of Indians), WSNAEAC 1st Vice Chair | Tribal Representative East |
| Elese Washines (Confederated Tribes/Band of the Yakama Nation), WSNAEAC 2nd Vice Chair | Tribal Representative East |
| Michelle Parkin (Makah) | Tribal Representative West |
| Zenitha Jimicum | Tribal Representative West |
| Michael Vendiola | Tribal Representative West |
| Lolita (Lola) Ceja (Yakama Nation) | Elementary/Secondary Education East |
| Vacant | Elementary/Secondary Education East |
| Jarrod Da (Tewa San Ildefonso Pueblo) | Elementary/Secondary Education West |
| Sonia Barry | Elementary/Secondary Education West |
| Gail Morris | Urban Representative |
| Sara Marie Ortiz (Pueblo of Acoma) | Urban Representative |
| Tamika LaMere | Urban Representative |
| Patricia Whitefoot (Confederated Tribes/Bands of the Yakama Nation) | Parent/Grandparent/Guardian/Elder East |
| Sally Brownfield (Squaxin Island Tribe) | Parent/Grandparent/Guardian/Elder West |
| Joseph Martin (Comanche Nation) | State Tribal Education Compact Schools |
| Vacant | State Tribal Education Compact Schools |
| Vacant | Higher Education Representative |
| Zoe Higheagle Strong (Nez Perce Tribe) | Higher Education Representative |
| Cynthia Savini (Makah, Jamestown S’Klallam and Quileute Tribes) | Pre-K/Early Learning Representative |
| Cindy Kelly (Delaware Nation) | Statewide Education Organization ex officio |
| Jerad Koepp | Statewide Education Organization ex officio |