José Lugo

José Lugo, M.A., (tlacatl, he, him), Native Education Liaison, José works to learn how to serve and provide support as requested by Native Entities (American Indian/ Alaskan Native federal & state tribes) and individuals for consultation, technical assistance, and curriculum development. His area of focus is Native and Indigenous wellness and educational practices. José’s inclusion and advocacy with indigenous communities in his homeland and in MA give him an insight into how education continues to impact students and educators in the omission of Indigenous perspective in schools. Since arriving at CES José has benefited from learning the accurate history of the Mashpee, Aquinnah, & Herring Pond Wampanoag tribes. He has supported Native entities through the State Tribal Education Partnership, Traditional Ecological Knowledge conferences, and Native Teacher Retention initiatives. His work with DESE via Investigating History 3rd & 4th grade History & Social Studies curriculum and the Racial Imbalance Advisory Committee help keep José connected to advocate for more native representation in schools. José is a Chicano-Macehualli and has a Masters in Multicultural Literature.