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Department Overview

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 is integrated into every aspect and level of the education system.

Tribal Education Office (TEO)

  • Tribal Education Officer - Joseph Martin
  • Assistant Tribal Education Officer – Cathy Calvert, Ph.D.
  • Tribal Education Business Operations Officer – Shianna Moses
  • Educational Compliance Coordinator – Jennifer Snyder
  • State Tribal Education Compact Compliance - Kay Turner
  • Student Support Services Director - Dolly Fernandes
  • Tribal Education Office Executive Support – Tonya Montgomery

Services Provided

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

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

Muckleshoot Education Support Services Birth through 21 Years Old

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

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)

Muckleshoot Tribal School (MTS)

  • Elementary School
  • Middle School
  • High School
  • Attendance Mentors

Adult and Higher Education

  • Muckleshoot Tribal College (MTC)
  • Muckleshoot Occupational Skills Training Program (MOST)
  • College and Career Education Opportunities Program (CCEOP)
  • Continuing Education Department
  • Financial Aid
  • Private School Assistance Program
  • Scholarship
  • Workshop and Training
  • GED Assistance Program

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Highlights of 2023

Read about this program's achievements in the 2023 Muckleshoot Annual Report.

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2023 Muckleshoot Annual Report

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Page last updated:
March 5, 2024
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Department Overview

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 is integrated into every aspect and level of the education system.

Tribal Education Office (TEO)

  • Tribal Education Officer - Joseph Martin
  • Assistant Tribal Education Officer – Cathy Calvert, Ph.D.
  • Tribal Education Business Operations Officer – Shianna Moses
  • Educational Compliance Coordinator – Jennifer Snyder
  • State Tribal Education Compact Compliance - Kay Turner
  • Student Support Services Director - Dolly Fernandes
  • Tribal Education Office Executive Support – Tonya Montgomery

Services Provided

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

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

Muckleshoot Education Support Services Birth through 21 Years Old

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

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)

Muckleshoot Tribal School (MTS)

  • Elementary School
  • Middle School
  • High School
  • Attendance Mentors

Adult and Higher Education

  • Muckleshoot Tribal College (MTC)
  • Muckleshoot Occupational Skills Training Program (MOST)
  • College and Career Education Opportunities Program (CCEOP)
  • Continuing Education Department
  • Financial Aid
  • Private School Assistance Program
  • Scholarship
  • Workshop and Training
  • GED Assistance Program

Related Resources

No items found.

Overseen Programs & Services