Washington State Native American Education Advisory Committee (WSNAEAC)
Contact Information
Henry Strom
Executive Director, 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
January 8, 2025 | 10am-12pm | Virtual
Committee Meeting Minutes
- 2024 Meeting Minutes
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January 3, 2024, Meeting Minutes
April 2, 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 | Spokane Tribe of Indians | Tribal Representative East |
| Anna Armstrong (Kalispel Tribe of Indians), WSNAEAC 1st Vice Chair | Kalispel Tribe Director of Education | Tribal Representative East |
| Elese Washines (Confederated Tribes/Band of the Yakama Nation), WSNAEAC 2nd Vice Chair | Yakama Nation | Tribal Representative East |
| Michelle Parkin (Makah) | Makah Tribe, Cape Flattery School District, Superintendent | Tribal Representative West |
| Zenitha Jimicum | Tribal Representative West |
| Michael Vendiola | Tribal Representative West |
| Lolita (Lola) Ceja (Yakama Nation) | Toppenish School District | Elementary/Secondary Education East |
| Vacant | Elementary/Secondary Education East |
| Jarrod Da (Tewa San Ildefonso Pueblo) | Snoqualmie Tribe Education Director | Elementary/Secondary Education West |
| Sonia Barry | Elementary/Secondary Education West |
| Gail Morris | Urban Representative |
| Sara Marie Ortiz (Pueblo of Acoma) | Highline Public Schools Native Education Program | 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) | Squaxin Island Tribe | Parent/Grandparent/Guardian/Elder West |
| Joseph Martin (Comanche Nation) | Muckleshoot Tribe Education Director | State Tribal Education Compact Schools |
| Vacant | State Tribal Education Compact Schools |
| Vacant | Higher Education Representative |
| Zoe Higheagle Strong (Nez Perce Tribe) | Washington State University, Assistant Professor | Executive Director of Tribal Relations & Special Assistant to the Provost | Higher Education Representative |
| Cynthia Savini (Makah, Jamestown S’Klallam and Quileute Tribes) | Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning Center for the Suquamish Tribe | Pre-K/Early Learning Representative |
| Cindy Kelly (Delaware Nation) | Region 16 Comprehensive Center Advisory Board Member | Statewide Education Organization ex officio |
| Jerad Koepp | Statewide Education Organization ex officio |