The Johnson O'Malley (J.O.M.) Program is a federal initiative that supports the educational needs of Native American students. The JOM committee, comprised of parents and community members, work in collaboration with the school district to benefit our Native youth.
9/11/25 – Indian Ed Parent Meeting at 6pm in the WHS Library
10/2/25 – Indian Ed Officers Meeting at 6pm
11/13/25 – Indian Ed Parent Meeting at 6pm at WHS Commons
1/8/26 - Indian Ed Parent Meeting at 6pm in the WHS Library
2/12/26 - Indian Ed Officers Meeting at 6pm
3/12/26 - Indian Ed Parent Meeting at 6pm in the WHS Library
4/15/26 - Indian Ed Parent Meeting & Title VI Hearing at 6pm in the WHS Library
5/21/26 – JOM Senior Banquet at 5:30pm at WHS
6/11/26 - Indian Ed Officers Meeting at 6pm
National JOM Program, 2026
and
National Teacher of the Year - Roger Túulhīnch Jacob, 2026
WSD JOM/IEPC Officers
Chairperson: Angel Ruiz
Vice-Chair: Lahoma Doublerunner
Secretary: Jodi Begaye
Treasurer: Penny Tamahlwash
Member of Record: Angela Spoone
Member of Record: Thelma Starr
Community Rep: Kim Kaleak
Parent Liaison: Teresita Alvarado
WSD Staff Rep: Kwasa Krista Goudy-Sutterlict
Wapato School District Liaisons
Tavis Peterson, Assistant Superintendent
tavisp@wapatosd.org
(509) 877-4181
Shannon Torres, Director of Teaching & Learning
shannont@wapatosd.org
(509) 877-4181
Teresita Alvarado, JOM Tutor & Parent Liaison
teresitaa@wapatosd.org
(509) 877-5045 or (509) 877-3138 ext. 4064
Yakama Nation Tribal Liaison
Elise Washines
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