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Tribal Services

Muckleshoot Department of Education Administration

Page last updated:
October 19, 2026
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Overview

Education Committee Chair Virginia Cross, and Tribal Education Officer Joseph Martin

Purpose Statement

A seamless pathway of education for a lifetime of learning.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Muckleshoot Department of Education is to provide a seamless educational pathway from birth through higher education in which the culture, history, and language of the Muckleshoot people are integrated into every aspect and level of the education system.

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Divisions & Programs

‍The Muckleshoot Department of Education is home to the following divisions and programs:

Tribal Education Office (TEO)

  • Assistant Tribal Education Officer – Cathy Calvert, Ph.D.
  • Director of Business Operations – Shianna Moses Savoie
  • Educational Compliance Coordinator – Jennifer Snyder
  • State Tribal Education Compact Compliance - Kay Turner
  • Student Support Services Director -  Emily White
  • Student Incentive & Clothing Voucher Program Manager – Nina Heddrick
  • Tribal Education Office Executive Support – Tonya Montgomery
  • Tribal Education Office Executive Support – Luana Nelson Davis

Muckleshoot Education Support Services Birth-22 Years

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Social/Emotional Therapy
  • 504 Learning Plans
  • Individualized Education Programs (IEP)

Muckleshoot Student Incentives & Clothing Voucher Program

  • School Award Incentives
  • Special School Occasion Incentive
  • Graduation Incentive
  • Clothing Voucher Incentive

Muckleshoot Early Childhood Education Division

  • Muckleshoot Child Development Center (MCDC)
  • Muckleshoot Early Learning Academy (MELA/Head Start)
  • Birth to Three Program
  • Child Care Development Fund (CCDF)

2025 Annual Report

Read about this program's achievements in the most recent Muckleshoot Annual Report.

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

2025 Annual Report

Contact Info

Person(s) in charge

Joseph Martin, Tribal Education Officer

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Tribal Education Office
37502 152nd Ave SE
Auburn, WA 98092

2025 Annual Report

Read about this program's achievements in the most recent Muckleshoot Annual Report.

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

2025 Annual Report

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