The Future Native Teachers Initiative (FNTI) Conference brings together Native American students from across Washington to experience what it’s like to be an educator.
Designed to increase the number of Native American/Alaska Native teachers in Washington State, the conference is an immersive teacher camp led by teachers and leaders from the Native American/Alaska Native communities.
Traits of effective teaching
Cultural agility in the classroom
How to be college prepared
—Randy Paddock, UniServ Director, WEA Olympic Council
FNTI is for high school juniors or seniors and college-aged students from tribes, schools, and communities who are interested in becoming educators in public and private schools.
If you’re curious about becoming a teacher, this event is for you! You’ll get to learn from fellow Native teachers, meet new friends from around the state, and get help with your higher education plans.
Native American educators only represent 1% of the 68,000 teachers in Washington. You can help us cultivate the next generation of culturally responsive educators by sending a team of students to FNTI!
