Education Advisory
Board Members
We work with an Education Advisory Board appointed
by the FMYN Tribal Council.
| Chairperson | Nita Sayles |
| Vice-Chair | |
| Secretary | Jolene Smith |
| Tribal Council Education Liaison | Ernestine Kill |
| Member | Leara Thompson |
Our Programs
Our administrative staff is responsible for the following programs:
H’man ‘shawa Early Childhood Education Center, Infants – Kindergarten
Home Visitation Program
K –12 Education Services and Academic Strategies Teachers
FMYN Gape La Siv-Jo Library
Student Youth Council - Ba’ H’Manya Magiyoda
Summer Youth Program
Early Childhood Parent Education
Special Education Services
Post-Secondary Education
Attendance and Truancy Policy
Tribal Museum/Culture
K-8 education
policy
High School Education Policy
Post-Secondary
Education Policy
CONTACT DETAILS
If you have any questions about our departments, services, or programs, you can reach the Education Division office at 480-789-7105 or use the contact names and numbers listed above to reach the right person to answer your question.
The FMYN is committed to education and strongly encourages Tribal Members to continue their
education beyond high school. To assist in the pursuit of education, the FMYN will provide financial
assistance and incentives for Tribal Members attending and completing accredited post-secondary
programs.

