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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‍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)