Tamika LaMere
Spokane
Summary
Proud citizen of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana and descendant of the Chippewa Cree Nation. Accomplished education leader and consultant with eight years of experience in public education, including five years directing Native Education programs focused on improving outcomes for Indigenous students and communities. Guided award-winning initiatives that increased attendance, graduation rates, after-school engagement, and 9th-grade on-track success—earning district recognition from the WSDA Board of Distinction. Skilled in coaching leaders, building authentic partnerships with tribal and urban communities, and aligning systems to center culture, reclaim identity, and create equitable, sustaining change within schools and organizations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Native Education
Spokane Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
- Establish relationships with tribal leaders, elders, and community members to facilitate open communication and collaboration on Native Education
- Collaborated with tribal organizations and higher educational institutions to create a strategic plan that aligned with the cultural values and traditions of the community
- Experience with tribal consultation, planning, and presenting on title programs as it relates to Native American students and their status as tribal members
- Deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories, education and tribal sovereignty
- Coordinate and facilitate culturally sensitive workshops, trainings, and events to promote awareness and participation within tribal communities
- Skilled facilitator with experience presenting best practices at the state and national level Native American education conferences
- Oversee budget to ensure maximum utilization of resources
- Collect, analyze, and disseminate data to identify student needs for student support and programmatic expansion.
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Specialist
Glover Middle School
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Served diverse student demographics to increase engagement, social, emotional, and academic well-being, and positive relationships
- Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate student and family needs and connect to resources as needed
- Implement evidence-based interventions targeting social emotional behavior, academic achievement, diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Collaborate and coordinate with support staff and administrators to best support student success
- Devoted special interest to Culturally Responsive Practices and led delivery of culturally responsive advisory curriculum for students and professional development for staff.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06.2017
Bachelors of Sociology - undefined
California State University Bakersfield
Lancaster, CA06.2015
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social/Behavioral Sciences
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA06.2013
Skills
- Data-driven performance evaluation
- Research-informed strategies
- Team mentoring
- Project implementation expertise
- Strategic program implementation
- Effective collaboration
- Partnership development
- Coaching expertise
Affiliations
- Washington State Native Education Advisory Committee ~2022 to Present
- Better Health Together Board of Directors ~2022 to Present
- Tribal Partners Collaborative ~2022 to Present
- MLK Center Board of Directors ~2022 to Present
- YWCA Board of Directors ~2023 to present
- Washington State Truth and Healing Tribal Advisory Committee ~2023 to Present
Timeline
Director of Native Education
Spokane Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Specialist
Glover Middle School
08.2016 - 06.2020
Bachelors of Sociology - undefined
California State University Bakersfield
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social/Behavioral Sciences
Antelope Valley College
Master of Social Work -
Eastern Washington University