Zagbëgon: An Early Learning and Development Academy

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2023-2024 Zagbëgon Academy registration now open! Click here to Register.

Eligibility:

• Must be at least 3 years old by Sept 1
• • Tier 1: Pokagon Band citizens, siblings, and/or residents in a Pokagon household;
  • Tier 2: Other Native Americans;
  • Tier 3: All Other; Special consideration will be given to PBOPI employees for Tier 3 status

Zagbëgon: An Early Learning & Development Academy <back to top

Zagbëgon means sprouts in Potawatomi. Our Zagbëgon have grown from seeds and now have their own roots. Zagbëgon are peeking out from gokmeskinan (our grandmother earth) so they can look about their world and begin to form their identities and grow stronger with all of creation.

Hours of Operation7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Phone: (269) 783-2469Fax: (269) 782-8680

Zibé (River Room)Mrs. Kellie and Mrs. Carrie8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Peshkwa (Meadow Room)Ms. Tammy 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Team

Autumn Carlson – Site Manager – (269) 462-4327

Cecil Wilson Jr – Bus Driver/Class Aid - (269) 462-4330

Cheri Sullivan – Bus Driver/Class Aid - (269) 462-4332

DeJonay Morseau – Language Specialist – (269) 462-4299

Donald Sumners – Elder/Cultural Associate - (269) 462-4237

Elizabeth Milliken – Center Assistant – (269) 783-3197

Gerald Inman – Cook - (269) 462-4289

Teachers

Carrie Neumann – Zibé – Carrie.Neumann@pokagonband-nsn.gov

Kellie Wilson – Zibé - Kellie.Wilson@pokagonband-nsn.gov

Tamela Watson – Peshkwa – Tamela.Watson@pokagonband-nsn.gov