Willard Bill, Program Manager
Will has been teaching, recruiting and working toward the accreditation of Muckleshoot Tribal College for three years prior to joining Seattle Public Schools as the Program Manager of the Huchoosedah Indian Education Program. He had previously worked as a middle-school teacher at Pathfinder K-8 alternative, Seattle Public Schools and has also taught at the Muckleshoot Tribal School. In addition to his work in education he is a member of the Muckleshoot Canoe Family where he is a co-captain/skipper. He also performs with KUTEEYAA, an Alaskan Native Dance group that his family has been a part of for the past 7 years.

Darrel Brealan - Instructional Assistant
Darrel Brealan is an Instructional assistant with the Huchoosedah Indian Education program. Previously, Darrel has worked with Seattle Public Schools Custodial Services and also with I-WA-SIL as the PAL Coordinator. Darrel is an enrolled tribal member of the Coeurd'Alene tribe of of Northern Idaho. Darrel enjoys working with our younger Native generation because he has overcome several obstacles in his life and enjoys sharing this knowledge.

Sondra Segundo - Instructional Assistant
Sondra Segundo possesses a unique blend of cultural and professional skill sets that are crucial to the Title VII Indian education program. Title VII monies are the federal government’s commitment to meeting the treaty rights in relation to education guaranteed under the U.S constitution. Sondra has worked for Seattle Schools for over 15 years and is an active member of the Seattle Native community. Sondra has the unique ability to blend cultural teachings while advancing academic achievement. Her ability to relate to students is critical to their academic success. Sondra is a member of the Haida Katzie Tribes.

Vicki Segundo, Consulting Teacher
Vicki Segundo has been employed in the Seattle School District since 1982. Prior to joining the Huchoosedah Program as a consulting teacher, she worked at Van Asselt Elementary School as a 5th grade teacher, special-ed resource room teacher and teacher for English Language Learners. Vicki received degrees from Antioch University (BA & MA) and also Special Education training. She received her ESL endorsement at Seattle Pacific University. In addition to teaching, Vicki performs with the Haida Heritage Foundation dance group. If you would like to contact them for performance information please contact Vicki at vlsegundo@seattleschools.org or Haida_Heritage@hotmail.com

Karen Leona Wolf - Teacher
Karen Leona Wolf is a member of the Yakama and Puyallup tribes. She grew up on the Yakama reservation where she was involved in horse clubs and band. Karen moved to Seattle to attend the University of Washington where she earned her Bachelors degree in Journalism. Karen started with Huchoosedah in 2001 as a Home School Coordinator but left in 2003 to pursue a Masters degree in education at the University of Idaho. Karen is excited to be back with Huchoosedah again as a Teacher working with the middle and high school population of Native American,Alaska Native, and American Indian students in the Seattle communities and school district.

Updated: October 29, 2008

For more information, contact:

Willard Bill
wibill@seattleschools.org phone: 206-252- 0948
fax: 206.252.0053

Darrel Brealan
206-252-4808

Sondra Segundo
206-252-3160
sssegundo@seattleschools.org

Vicki Segundo
vlsegundo@seattleschools.org

Karen Leona Wolf
klwolf@seattleschools.org