La Conner Schools

Clarissa Williams

Community and Cultural Liaison

Grades: k-12

E-mail: cwilliams@lc.k12.wa.us

Job duties:

• Work with classroom teachers to be sure STI (Since Time Immemorial) is implemented
• Work with classroom teachers to complement STI with elements of Swinomish culture
• Seek out entry points for including Swinomish culture in regular classes, working with classroom teachers, administrators, and other teaching staff to connect the class curriculum with Swinomish culture and practice
• Integrate resources from a wide variety of resources to ensure access to Swinomish culture for all
• Similarly, introduce elements from other local cultures into LCSD classrooms
  • Skagit Valley Agriculture
  • Literary heritage
  • Visual or performing arts
  • Boating
  • Tourism
• Connect students with professional opportunities such as internships and mentorships
• Work closely with Title lc staff to execute the Migrant grant plan
  • Migrant student advocate
  • Records clerk
  • Program director
• Create opportunities for staff to learn more about local culture, especially Swinomish.
• Help identify and close any achievement gaps within the district.
• Work collaboratively with tribal, district, and local initiatives.