Chris Meyer
Tribal Affiliation
- Coeur d’Alene
Email Address
Job and/or Tribal Title
- Director – Department of Education
Career Highlights
2006-Present: Coeur d’Alene Tribe Department of Education, Plummer, Idaho
Director of Education
Networking with Colleges, Businesses, and governmental organizations to improve and increase educational opportunities to our tribal members and the communities on the Coeur d’Alene Reservation. Grant writing to increase funds for workforce development and training programs that will benefit the local community and economy. Participate in State and Local Education Committees to ensure that Idaho’s Native American students have a voice in education. Work closely with Colleges and Universities in the region to ensure that our students and community have improved access to education and training. As director I supervise 17 different grant and tribally funded programs including Tribal Youth Enhancement,Tribal Adult Vocational Training, Tribal Scholarship, Tribal Institute Building Fund, Adult Education, Employee Assistance Program, Higher Education, Johnson O’Malley, Career and Technical Education, Work Investment Act, Work Investment Act Youth Program, State and Tribal Education Partnership, ReEntry Program, and two Native Youth Community Projects. Partnership with University of Idaho for the Voices to Hear Project.
2003-2006: Coeur d’Alene Tribal School, DeSmet, Idaho
Elementary Principal
Worked in a school with 85 Native American Students. Responsible for managing evaluating and supervising a staff of 30 employees.
1999-2003: Plummer/Worley Joint School District, Plummer, Idaho
Reading Specialist
Responsible for assessment, teaching and designing reading and learning standards. Designing and implementing reading programs for high-risk populations. Reading assessment development for grades KS. Training personnel to assess and monitor growth in reading. Implementing reading intervention plans for high-risk students.
1997-1999: Paschal Sherman Indian School, Omak, Washington
Special Program Administrator
1994-1997: Pierre Indian Learning Center, Pierre, South Dakota
Teacher Supervisor, 1994-1996
Principal, 1996-1997
1984-1996: Whitworth College – School of Education, Spokane, Washington
Associate Professor
1975-1984: Coeur d’Alene Tribal School, DeSmet, Idaho
Chapter I Coordinator/Elementary School/Chapter I Summer Outdoor Teacher & Director/Career Awareness Program Director
Education and Experience
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho – 1989
- Masters of Education in Special Education, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho – 1980
- Bachelor of Arts, Major: Child Development, Minor: Reading, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington – 1975
Memberships/Service
- Eastern Washington University Advisory Committee
- Gonzaga University Advisory Committee
- Lewis-Clark State College Advisory Committee
- North Idaho College Nine Point Agreement Committee
- National Indian Education Association Member
- State of Idaho Indian Education Committee
- University of Idaho President Advisory Committee
- Washington State University Advisory Committee
- Washington State University Spokane Advisory Committee
Quote
As the Director of Education for the Coeur d’Alene Tribe I am engaged in networking with colleges, businesses, and governmental organizations to improve and increase educational opportunities to our Tribal members and the communities on the Coeur d’Alene Reservation.