Community and Cultural Liaison

Clarissa Williams Community and Cultural Liaison

Clarissa Williams
Community and Cultural Liaison
Grades: K-12
Email Clarissa Williams
(360) 466-3171 Ext. 3281

Job duties:

  • Work with classroom teachers to be sure STI (Since Time Immemorial) is implemented

  • Work with classroom teachers to complement STI with elements of Swinomish culture

  • Seek out entry points for including Swinomish culture in regular classes, working with classroom teachers, administrators, and other teaching staff to connect the class curriculum with Swinomish culture and practice

  • Integrate resources from a wide variety of resources to ensure access to Swinomish culture for all

  • Similarly, introduce elements from other local cultures into LCSD classrooms

    • Skagit Valley Agriculture

    • Literary heritage

    • Visual or performing arts

    • Boating

    • Tourism

  • Connect students with professional opportunities such as internships and mentorships

  • Work closely with Title lc staff to execute the Migrant grant plan

    • Migrant student advocate

    • Records clerk

    • Program director

  • Create opportunities for staff to learn more about local culture, especially Swinomish.

  • Help identify and close any achievement gaps within the district.

  • Work collaboratively with tribal, district, and local initiatives.