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Lake Shore Central School District

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Native American Services (Title VI)

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Native American Programs

Empowering Success & Cultural Pride

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Overview & Mission

The Lake Shore Central School District Native American Program is dedicated to supporting the academic success and cultural well-being of Indigenous students within the Lake Shore Central School District. Our mission is to provide meaningful academic support, foster strong connections to culture and identity, and create opportunities that help students thrive both in school and beyond.  

Working together with families, community members, and school staff, the program strives to strengthen student achievement, encourage strong attendance and engagement, provide access to academic support when needed, and ensure that Indigenous perspectives and cultural understanding are respected and reflected throughout the school community.

Cultural Advocacy

Providing family liaison services and community outreach to foster a strong sense of belonging and cultural identity within the district.

Academic Support

Targeted academic engagement and classroom instruction designed to meet the unique educational and culturally-related needs of Native American students.

Native American Program Students

Our Program Staff

Family Liaisons

Lorraine Jimerson

Title VI Family Support Liaison

716-926-3737 | lorraine.jimerson@lscsd.org

Lindsay John

Title VI Liaison, Grades 6-12

716-926-2382 | Lindsay.john@lscsd.org

JOM Instructors

Vanessa Parker

John T. Waugh Elementary

vanessa.parker@lscsd.org

Kimberly Gage

A.J. Schmidt & Highland

kimberly.gage@lscsd.org
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Academic Mentoring

Academic Engagement

Melissa Hummel
mhummel@lscsd.org

Stacey Purpera
stacey.purpera@lscsd.org

Suzanne McGough
suzanne.mcgough@lscsd.org

Mike Reed
michael.reed@lscsd.org

Native American Parent Committee

Meetings are held at 5:30 PM at the CCC MPR Room.

2025-26 Meeting Dates

October 1, 2025
December 3, 2025
March 4, 2026 (RECHEDULED)
May 6, 2026

Parent Committee Event