Huchoosedah
Arlie Neskahi - Program Manager
Ya-ah t'eh, I am a member of the Dine' Nation. I am of the Black-Streaked Running into Water Clan and am born for the Clumped Tree Clan. In November 2009, I was hired as the new Native Education Program Manager. I look forward to meeting and working with our parents, students, staff and administrators. It is time for us to come together to change the current status of Native student achievement in our district. We will need to be bold, creative and diligent. Some of what we can do together is:
- Build upon our strengths as communities and cultures.
- Research best practices for Native Urban Learners.
- Utilize our community resources in an effective and cost-effective manner through successful partnerships and collaborative efforts.
- Provide support, high, positive expectations and opportunities for meaningful academic challenge for our students.
- Build alliances with school staff & administrators.
Please feel free to call or email me with any questions or concerns.
206-252-0948, akneskahi@seattleschools.org
Janine Tillotson, Title VII Native Education Intervention Specialist
Welcome to our new Intervention Specialist!
Janine Tillotson, is a member of the Tlingit Tribe. She has worked for Seattle Public Schools for 20 years as an elementary teacher, a consulting teacher, and a professional development school coach. She served as a Consulting Teacher with the Seattle Public Schools Office of Native American Education for several years and was the Executive Director of the IWASIL Boys and Girls Club. Ms. Tillotson developed and managed an after school program for Native youth in Seattle Schools funded by the City of Seattle . She has also developed and presented materials on working with Native youth and their families and teaching about Native American culture in a culturally appropriate manner to administrators and school staffs. Ms. Tillotson has worked with teachers, administrators and the Native community to advocate for Native youth in the Seattle Public Schools. Contact Janine at;
(206)252-0061, jetillotson@seattleschools.org.
Vicki Segundo - After School Program, Lead 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
After School Program, Instructional Assistant
We will be hiring for this position soon.