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Michele Reynolds
Board of Director /
Community Member
Michelle Reynolds is the MIAAA (Minnesota Indian Area Agency on Aging) Director. Michelle has an educational background in Social and Behavioral Science as well as certification in Tribal Administration and Governance. Throughout her career with Red Lake Nation she has collaborated with Federal, Tribal and State agencies. She is a recipient of 2007 Bronze Smokey Bear Award (Red Lake was the first to create a fire prevention program throughout Indian Country) and also a recipient of 2009 Earle R. Wilcox Memorial Award (which honors individuals who have made significant contributions in the field of Indian forestry and natural resources.) Michelle actively participates in the community whether it is volunteering on a board, being part of a parent committee or attending ceremonies. Her family are the caretakers’ of five horses and of the five; three are Nokota® horses that are available to anyone in the community for equine medicine. She loves spending time with her partner of 17 years, six children, eight grandchildren and her fur baby Michewa.
michelle.r@redlakecharterschool.com
(218)407-7685
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Chelsey Jourdain
Board of Director /
Teacher Rep
Chelsey is an award-winning educator and advocate for Ojibwe language and culture. She currently teaches 5th grade at Endazhi-Nitaawiging, where she integrates Indigenous teachings into her curriculum. A proud member of the Red Lake Nation, Chelsey is dedicated to fostering academic and cultural success for Native students. Chelsey previously served as the Indian Education Coordinator and American Indian language and culture teacher at TrekNorth Junior and Senior High School. She has been recognized for her leadership and commitment to education, earning the Outstanding American Indian Post-Secondary Student of the Year Award from the Minnesota Indian Education Association and Bemidji State’s Roger Aitken Leadership Award. In 2023, she was named K-12 Liaison of the Year by the Minnesota Indian Education Association for her work supporting Indigenous students and families. Chelsey finds fulfillment in exploring the natural world with her two children, enjoys activities such as fishing and foraging, engaging a connection to the land and its teachings.
c.jourdain@redlakecharterschool.com
1-2118-368-7346
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Naomi Long
Co-Founder/
Board of Director /
Treasurer
Naomi Long is an enrolled member of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. Naomi holds an A.A.S in Child Development, Care, and Guidance from the Central Lakes College in Brainerd, MN. In addition, she holds 19+ certifications in relation to Child Development and advocating for families striving to live a positive traditional Ojibwe lifestyle. She is an active participant in traditional ceremonies both in Red Lake and in neighboring Ojibwe communities.
kwadook@redlakecharterschool.com
1-320-364-3355
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Jeffery
Lagou
Co-Founder/
Board of Director/Parent
Jeffery Lagou is from the Littlerock community in Red Lake. He is an advocate for children with disabilities both locally and statewide. He is the Co-founder of Red Lake Jiu-Jitzu and has invested his time for positive community youth initiatives and is active in language and cultural lifeways: fishing Camp, Maple Sugar Camp, gathering medicines, ceremonies, sweat lodge, beading and regalia making for summer pow wow dances.
miskomakwalagou@redlakecharterschool.com
1-218-407-5312
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