The purpose of the AIEA is

♦ To provide channels of communication among Indian education programs including prekindergarten through higher education . . .

♦ To ensure the delivery of effective education services by Indian education agencies through collaboration with other federal, state, and tribal programs . . .

♦ To serve as a network for information regarding, among other things, parent and youth conferences, curriculum and instructional activities, new Indian education programs . . .

♦ To provide professional development activities and/or training.

The mission of the Arizona Indian Education Association is

♦ to develop educational strategies and activities consistent with Arizona’s academic standards and to provide research and resources to Arizona schools for their American Indian students to achieve academic excellence through culturally responsive education.

Kenton Laffoon, President
Kenton.laffoon@itcaonline.com - 602-258-4822

Ted Hibbeler -Vice President
Hibbeler@phxhs.k12.az.us - 602-764-1302

Kathy Savala - Treasurer
kathy.savala@phxelem.k12.az.us - 602-257-4051

Bobbi Brown - Co-Secretary
Missnavajo1981@yahoo.com - 602-867-5253

Suzette Johnson - Co-Secretary
suzettejohnson@kyrene.org - 480-284-0909