Native American Programs
About the Program
Title VI-Indian Education Program
The Title VI Indian Education program strives to maximize student success by providing a variety of resources and services tailored to meet the unique academic needs of Native American students. These offerings encompass tutoring, counseling resources, and college and career readiness programs, among other initiatives.
How does it work?
Native American Student Specialists: The specialists will be assigned by region to serve your Native student. Your student’s specialist can help with academic support, connect you to tribal resources, connect you to all Indian Education programs and services, and be a liaison between your student and EPIC schools for your needs.
College & Career Readiness Specialists will connect high school students with post-high school planning, advising, and funding opportunities. Students living in the Northeast and Southeast Regions are assigned to the Eastern CCR Specialist, and students living in the Southeast and Southwest Regions are assigned to the Western CCR Specialst.
Student Academic Support
High School Native American Studies courses
STEM Camps and Activities
Oklahoma Indian Student Honor Society
Oklahoma Indian Challenge Bowl
Tutoring and Homework Check-Ins
Student Cultural Enrichment
Epic Live Cultural and Language Classes
Cultural Enrichment Workshops and Camps
Spring Dance/Powwow
Native Identity, Mental Health & Wellness
Community Events
Indian Education Parent Committee
Native College and Career Readiness
Senior Consultations
Post-High School Planning
Fee Assistance: ACT/SAT Prep & College Applications
College Fairs, College Campus Tours
College & Career Readiness Events Statewide
Student Organizations (Virtual)
Student Organization (NASO): Grades 9-12
Jr. Native American Student Organization: Grades 5-8
Native American Club: Grades 3-4
Native Warrior Book Club: Grades Pk - 2
STEMs Organizations: Grades 8-12 & 5-7
Tribal Language Connections: Grades 8-12 & 5-7
We have some incredible events and activities planned for next year's Indian Education program, and we can't wait for you to be a part of it all! To stay informed and up-to-date, please join our Facebook Group, Epic Indian Education. Our dedicated specialists will keep you in the loop with regular updates, emails, and messages.
We also invite you to become an active participant in our program by joining our Parent Committee. Together, we can create an inclusive and supportive community for our Native American students at Epic.
For questions or more information, please email us at indianeducation@epiccharterschools.org.
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Who is Eligible for these Services?
Enrolled Epic students who have a Title VI Student Eligibility 506 Form on file with Epic. In order for this form to be completed, students must provide proof that they are an American “Indian” or a descendant of a biological parent or biological grandparent who is:
A member (as defined by the Indian tribe or band) of an Indian tribe or band including those Indian tribes or bands or groups terminated since 1940; and those recognized by the state in which they reside; or
Considered by the Secretary of Interior to be an Indian for any purpose; or
An Eskimo or Aleut or other Alaska Native; or
A member of an organized Indian group that received a grant under the Indian Education Act of 1988, as it was in effect on October 19, 1994.
Canadian Tribes are not eligible.
Advisor(s)
Leslie Montemayor
Native American Programs Coordinator
Muscogee
leslie.montemayor@epiccharterschools.org
Kylee Montgomery
College and Career Specialist- Western OK
Choctaw
kylee.montgomery@epiccharterschools.org
Travis Wolfe
College and Career Specialist- Eastern OK
United Keetoowah Band of Cherokees
travis.wolfe@epiccharterschools.org
Ryan Fowler
Native American Tiered Support Specialist
Cherokee
ryan.fowler@epiccharterschools.org
Jessica Thompson
NW and Lead Native American Programs Specialist
Osage and Kaw
jessica.thompson1@epiccharterschools.org
Amy Winterbottom
NE Native American Programs Specialist
Osage and Cherokee
amy.winterbottom@epiccharterschools.org
Asa Lewis-Thompson
SE Native American Programs Specialist
Kiowa
asa.lewis@epiccharterschools.org
Jordan Mackey
SW Native American Programs Specialist
Comanche and Wichita
Stephanie Hilliary
OKC Academic Support Muscogee
Muscogee
stephanie.hilliary@epiccharterschools.org
Jay Hester
Tulsa Academic Support Cherokee
Cherokee