DIRECTORY
EARLY HEAD START STAFF DIRECTORY
NON-ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Systems Administrator/P.R. Manager - Abraham Whipple (BS)
Education Manager - Audra Baldwin (MA)
Center Manager - Shelley Wilcox (AA)
Mentor Coach - Cheylynn Brushbreaker (AA)
Nutrition Manager -Richard Artichoker (MA)
Nurse Assistant - Morganna Kills In Water (CNA/AA)
Family Advocate - VACANT
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 - VACANT
MISSION
Phone: (605) 856-2972 and Fax
Sunghpala (Puppy) Classroom (6 wks. – 12 months)
Teacher - Mariah Jones (BS)
Teacher - Heaven Fast Horse
Teacher - Jenny Stead
Tusweca (Dragonfly) Classroom (13 months – 24 months)
Teacher - Jordan Delgarito (CDA)
Teacher - VACANT
Wanbli (Eagle) Classroom (25 months – 36 months)
Teacher - Kathy Humbert (BS)
Teacher - VACANT
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 - Talyn Guerue
Teacher - Brittany Running Bear (CDA)
Cook - Rachel McCloskey
ROSEBUD
Phone: (605) 747-2005 and Fax
Keya (Turtle) Classroom (6 wks. – 12 months)
Teacher - Stefanie Horse Looking
Teacher - Shayonna Waters
Teacher - Cayliah Brady
Sungmanitu Tanka (Wolf) Classroom (13 months – 24 months)
Teacher - Maria Crow Eagle (CDA)
Teacher - Gerogianne Larvie (CDA)
Pahin (Porcupine) Classroom (25 months – 36 months)
Teacher - Madonna Poor Bear (CDA)
Teacher - Kyla Star Boy
Cook - Taeleigh Leroy
ST. FRANCIS
Phone: 747-4383 and Fax
Sungmanitu Cika (Coyote) Classroom (6 wks. – 12 months)
Teacher - Thomasine Fool Bull (AA)
Teacher - Amberee' Janis (CDA)
Teacher - Cherlyn Kills In Water (CDA)
Tatanka (Buffalo) Classroom (13 months – 24 months)
Teacher - Monique Black Lance
Teacher - Nadine Kills In Water
Mato (Bear) Classroom (25 months – 36 months)
Teacher - Victoria Miller
Teacher - Wachapi Leroy (CDA)
Cook - Cher Swift Hawk
Last Updated: 9/15/2025
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 - Paula Leader Charge (BA)
Information Technology Specialist - Darin Lunderman (AAS)
Cultural Manager - Chauncina Poor Bear
Lakota Language Coach - VACANT
Center Manager - Audra Baldwin (MA)
Center Manager - Mona Ritter (BS)
Center Manager - Marie Bear Shield (BA)
Center Manager - 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 - VACANT
HS Classroom Rover - VACANT
HS Classroom Rover - Shaynee Bettelyoun (CDA)
MISSION
Antelope Center - Phone: (605) 856-4707 Fax: 856-2039
Teacher - Sophea Neang Alvarado (BE)
Teacher Aide - Abby Wright
Bus Driver/Teacher Aide - Christian Garneaux
Stephan Fallis Center - Phone: (605) 856-4707 Fax: 856-2039
Teacher - Lori Ten Fingers (CDA)
Teacher Aide - Urissa Burnette
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 - Alana Leading Fighter (CDA)
Neola Spotted Tail Center - Phone: (605) 856-4724 Fax: 856-2039
Teacher - Tyanna Oliver
Teacher Aide - Kaitlyn Arocren (AA)
Bus Driver/Teacher Aide - MaKayla Rattling Leaf
Cook - VACANT
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 - VACANT
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 - VACANT
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 - Lynda Bizardie (AA) (CDA)
ST. FRANCIS
Kate Omaha Boy Center* - Phone: (605) 747-2676 Fax: 747-5733
Teacher - Deanne Iron (CDA)
Teacher Aide - Cheyenne R. Marshall
Bus Driver/Teacher Aide - Kylee Medicine Blanket
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 - VACANT
Bus Driver/Teacher Aide - VACANT
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 -
Cook - Joni Waln (SS)
WINNER
Lame Deer Center* - Phone: (605) 842-1924
Fax: (605) 842-2997
Teacher - Irene Eastman (AA)
Teacher Aide - PENDING
Bus Driver/Teacher Aide - VACANT
Cook - Yvette Iron Heart