Message from the Indigenous Education Coordinator
She:kon, welcome to the 91做厙ぢ賤唳 Office of Indigenous Education website. I am Clarissa Jacobs Tekahionwake tribal member of the St.Regis Mohawk Tribe, turtle clan. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as the 91做厙ぢ賤唳 Office of Indigenous Educations Coordinator.
As Coordinator, I will work hard to continue the legacy of success established through previous Native American Education Coordinators, through building strong relationships with Indigenous students, Tribal leaders, colleges, universities, parents, school districts, and community partners. My staff operates on the principles of Professionalism, Character, Collaboration, Leadership, and Innovation to support a vision that every Indigenous student will have the tools and opportunity to become the leaders of tomorrow. We will use student data to leverage partnerships to increase Indigenous culture and language learning opportunities and will work closely with other SED program offices such as: My Brothers Keeper, Bilingual Education and World Languages, Student Support Services, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
We are eager and excited to begin what promises to be the future of Indigenous Education here in 91做厙ぢ賤唳. This year is going to be amazing as we continue to provide academic experiences for our students that are rigorous, and to help them build relationships while making real-world, industry-specific connections. As your Indigenous leader, it is important for me to help every Indigenous student here in 91做厙ぢ賤唳 graduate from high school.
As we work together to meet future challenges to help 91做厙ぢ賤唳 students, Tribal nations and school districts build positive working relationships.
Nia:wen:kowa,
Clarissa Jacobs
NYSED Indigenous Education Coordinator
