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DIRECTORY

EARLY HEAD START STAFF DIRECTORY

                                 NON-ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF                             

Systems Administrator/P.R. Manager - Abraham Whipple (BS)

Education Manager - Audra Baldwin (MA)

Center Supervisor - Shelley Wilcox (AA)

Mentor Coach - Cheylynn Brushbreaker (AA)

Nutrition Manager - Mary Red Owl (AA)

Nurse Assistant - Priscilla Contreras (CNA)

Family Advocate - LaToya Crazy Bull (BA)

Family Advocate - Elizabeth Castro (BS)

Facilities Manager - Dustin Rattling Leaf

Facilities Assistant/Janitor - Robert Leader Charge

EHS P/M Classroom Rover - Arionna Colombe

EHS R/SF Classroom Rover - Shauntae Night Pipe

                                                     MISSION                                                 

Phone: (605) 856-2972 and Fax           

Sunghpala (Puppy) Classroom (6 wks. – 12 months) 

Teacher - Mariah Jones (BS)

Teacher - VACANT

Teacher - Jenny Stead

Tusweca (Dragonfly) Classroom (13 months – 24 months) 

Teacher - Jordan Delgarito (CDA)

Teacher - Heaven Fast Horse

Wanbli (Eagle) Classroom (25 months – 36 months) 

Teacher - Kathy Humbert (BS)

Teacher - Chasidy LaRoche

Cook - Rebecca Blue Thunder

                                       PARMELEE                                                            

Phone: (605) 747-4384 and Fax

 

Kimimila (Butterfly) Classroom (6 wks. – 18 months) 

Teacher - Azure High Pipe

Teacher - Ta'na Larvie (CDA)

Teacher - Katelyn Kills In Water

Sunka Wakan (Horse) Classroom (19 months – 36 months) 

Teacher - Jerilyn Richardson

Teacher - Brittany Running Bear (CDA)

Cook - Rachel McCloskey  

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Phone: (605) 747-2005 and Fax 

Keya (Turtle) Classroom (6 wks. – 12 months) 

Teacher - Stefanie Horse Looking

Teacher - Shayonna Waters

Teacher - VACANT

Sungmanitu Tanka (Wolf) Classroom (13 months – 24 months) 

Teacher - Cayliah Brady 

Teacher - Gerogianne Larvie (CDA)

Pahin (Porcupine) Classroom (25 months – 36 months) 

Teacher - Madonna Poor Bear (CDA)

Teacher - Kyla Star Boy

Cook - Taeleigh Leroy

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Phone: 747-4383 and Fax 

Sungmanitu Cika (Coyote) Classroom (6 wks. – 12 months) 

Teacher - Thomasine Fool Bull (AA)

Teacher - Wicahpi Leroy (CDA)

Teacher - Cherlyn Kills In Water (CDA)

Tatanka (Buffalo) Classroom (13 months – 24 months) 

Teacher - Monique Black Lance

Teacher - Amberee' Janis (CDA) 

Mato (Bear) Classroom (25 months – 36 months) 

Teacher - Sydney Horse Looking (CDA)

Teacher - VACANT

Cook - Cher Swift Hawk

Last Updated: 12/1/2025

HEAD START STAFF DIRECTORY

                                   ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF                                      

 

Phone: (605) 747-2391

Fax: (605) 747-2590 

Director - Vonda Pourier (MA)

Human Resource Manager - Kira Marshall  (AAS, AA)

Finance Manager - Paulette Iyotte  (BS)

                        NON-ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF                                      

Administrative Assistant - Melissa Leader Charge

Information Technology Specialist - Darin Lunderman (AAS)

Cultural Manager - Chauncina Poor Bear (AA)

Lakota Language Coach - Colin Whirlwind Solider (AA)

Education Manager - Lisa Antoine (AA)

Education Manager - Lavera Brave (BA)

Center Supervisor - Mona Ritter (BS)

Center Supervisor - Marie Bear Shield  (BA)

Center Supervisor - Suzanne Artichoker (BA) 

ERSEA Manager - Deb Leroy (BS)    

ERSEA Assistant-Victoria Burnett (BA)

Disability Manager - Audie Larvie (BS)

Early Intervention Specialist - Tia Dull Knife (AA)

Health & Safety Manager - Marless Herman (CNA)

Health & Safety Assistant - Dorothy Horse Looking (CNA)

Nutrition Assistant - Tevin Woody 

Mental Health Wellness Manager - Alicia Hernandez (BS)

Behavior Intervention Specialist - Teema Walking Eagle (CDA)

Behavior Intervention Specialist (T.E) - Jamie Star Chief (BS)

Behavior Intervention Specialist - Oskate Win One Star (AA)

Family Service Manager - Caitlin Whiting (MA)

Family Advocate - Feri Veloz (BS)  

Family Advocate - Cheyenne D. Marshall (BA) 

Family Advocate - Rikki Spotted Tail (BA)

Family Advocate - April Martinez (AA)

Family Advocate - Natasa Larvie (BS)

Transportation Manager - Robert Left Hand Bull 

Mechanic Assistant - Samuel Ghost Bear

Facilities Assistant - Richard Charging Hawk Jr. 

Mentor Coach - Laura Neiss (BS)

Mentor Coach - Tanya Larvie (BS)

Cook Rover - Kathleen King

HS Classroom Rover - Kimberly Leading Fighter (AA)

HS Classroom Rover - Lisa Colombe (BS)

HS Classroom Rover - Hannah Old Lodge (CDA)

                                                     MISSION                                                     

Antelope Center - Phone: (605) 856-4707 Fax: 856-2039           

Teacher - VACANT

Teacher Aide - Maclovio Jensen

Bus Driver/Teacher Aide - Lynda Bizardie

Stephan Fallis Center - Phone: (605) 856-4707 Fax: 856-2039 

Teacher - Lori Ten Fingers (CDA)

Teacher Aide - Kylee Medicine Blanket

Bus Driver/Teacher Aide - Keanna Parker

Cook - Nichole Black Lance

Mercy Poorman Center - Phone: (605) 856-4724 Fax: 856-2039 

Teacher - Eileen Makes Room For Them (AA)

Teacher Aide - Cadance Amiotte (CDA)

Bus Driver/Teacher Aide - Donella Marshall 

Neola Spotted Tail Center - Phone: (605) 856-4724 Fax: 856-2039 

Teacher - Tyanna Oliver (CDA)

Teacher Aide - Kaitlyn Arocren (AA)

Bus Driver/Teacher Aide - MaKayla Rattling Leaf

Cook - Vesta Carlson

Yellow Hawk Center - Phone: (605) 856-4724 Fax: 856-2039 

Teacher - Lorna Black Bull (CDA) (AA)

Teacher Aide - Anthony Red Elk

Bus Driver/Teacher Aide - Christian Garneaux

Cook - Alana Leading Fighter (CDA)

                                                   PARMELEE                                                    

Billy Mills Center - Phone: (605) 747-2797 Fax: 747-4388 

Teacher - Gerald Black Bear Jr.  (BS)

Teacher Aide - Tia Larvie (CDA)

Bus Driver/Teacher Aide - Lucinda Red Bird (CDA)

Cook - Tori Barron

Woksape Woihanble Center - Phone: (605) 747-2108 Fax 747-4388 

Teacher - Dusti Good Shield (AA)

Teacher Aide - Devin Good Shield Jr. (CDA)

Bus Driver/Teacher Aide - Danya Witt (CDA)

                                                   ROSEBUD                                                     

Wilma Whipple Center - Phone: (605) 747-2364 

Teacher - Riquie Leader Charge (CDA)

Teacher Aide - Emma Zimiga 

Bus Driver/Teacher Aide - JaKayla Crow Eale

Cook - Geraldine Black Wolf (AA)

Nellie Menard Center - Phone: (605) 747-2364 

Teacher - Angela Lowe (CDA) 

Teacher Aide- Christy Witt  

Bus Driver/Teacher Aide - VACANT 

 

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Kate Omaha Boy Center* - Phone: (605) 747-2676 Fax: 747-5733 

Teacher - Deanne Iron (CDA)

Teacher Aide - VACANT

Bus Driver/Teacher Aide - VACANT

Cook - Alan Little Elk  

Owl Bonnet Center* - Phone: (605) 747-2676 Fax: 747-5733 

Teacher - Timara Little Shield - Band Hand (CDA)

Teacher Aide - Darlynn Walking Eagle

Bus Driver/Teacher Aide - Amber Big Crow

                                                    WHITE RIVER                                          

Arrow Center - Phone: (605) 259-3491 Fax: 259-3498    

Teacher - Georgiann Black Bear (BA)

Teacher Aide - Emily Marshall

Bus Driver/Teacher Aide - Shaynee Bettelyoun (CDA)

Cook - Kerry Bettelyoun (CDA)

                                                        NORRIS                                                    

Long Warrior/Dunham Center* - Phone: (605) 462-6280

Fax: (605) 462-6705 

Teacher - Erika Black Bear (AA)

Teacher Aide - Jakki Burma

Bus Driver/Teacher Aide - VACANT

Cook - Joni Waln (SS)

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Lame Deer Center* - Phone: (605) 842-1924

Fax: (605) 842-2997 

Teacher - Irene Eastman (AA) 

Teacher Aide - Clarissa Chasing Hawk

Bus Driver/Teacher Aide - VACANT

Cook - Yvette Iron Heart

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