Staff
Patti DeGroat- Indian Education Coordinator 218-473-6183
Barb Accobee: Student Success Coordinator 218-473-6173
Teresa Rojas: Ojibwe Cultural Teacher (grades PK-3) 218-473-6174
Lera Hephner: Ojibwe Cultural Teacher (grades 4-12) 218-473-6173
Dejah' Anderson: Administrative Assistant 218-473-6120
Indian Education Information
American Indian Education Aid Application 22-23
Parent Advisory Committee Information
State of American Indian Education 2023
American Indian Policy and Procedures 2023
Federal Program Public Hearing April 23-24
Ogema Pre k-4 Native American Books
Indian Education Program Plan (IEPP)
Johnson O'Malley Program Certification Form
WOWE Indian Education
The WOWE Indian Education program works to strengthen and promote positive experiences and educational outcomes for American Indian students districtwide. WOWE Indian Education Program strives to help students reach their full potential within our school communities through meaningful, equitable, and targeted educational experiences that affirms and values their unique cultural identities.
Boozhoo/Aneen Hello or Hi in Ojibwe. Biindigaw come on in.
Some of the support and services provided by the WOWE Indian Education Department are:
After School Programming (Waubun: grades 4-12)
STARTING: September 17, 2024
DAYS: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
TIME: 3:15-6:00pm
LOCATION: WAUBUN ALC ROOM
GRADES: 4-12
Academic Support
Ojibwe Culture Classes (Language/Culture/History/Traditions)
After School Tutoring
Paraprofessionals
College and Career Opportunities
College and Career Field Trips
Specialized Support
Activities
Annual Powwow
7 Grand Father Teachings Awards
Quiz Bowl
Young Artists./Young Writers Competitions
Youth Conference Gatherings
Drumming
Ribbon Skirt Making
Ojibwe Word of the Day
American Indian Parent Advisory Committee
Richard Hanks
Jessica Keezer
Josie Keezer
Felecia Bellanger
Kristen Zima
Mina Spalla
Luke Zima
(student rep)
Savanna Keezer (student rep)
Teresa Rojas (Teacher rep)
Dan Kohler (Alternate Teacher Rep)
Kathy Lhotka