ᏏᏲ! Kituwah Preservation and Education Program
Language revitalization and cultural education
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Welcome to KPEP
Kituwah Preservation and Education Program
Mission: To Increase Cherokee language fluency, cultural awareness, and appreciation through engaging programs and services.
About our program:
- Language and cultural education programs for youth and adults.
- Translations for tribal programs, and the general public.
- Programming of events that support our Cherokee speakers.
- Online language resources
- Annual Kituwah Celebration – The Return of the Mother Town
Administration and Support Staff
![Crystal Carpenter](https://ebcikpep.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/crystal.jpg)
Crystal Carpenter
NKA Principal
![Hartwell Francis](https://ebcikpep.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/hartwell.jpg)
Hartwell Francis
Academy Curriculum Developer
![Bo Lossiah](https://ebcikpep.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bo.jpg)
Bo Lossiah
Curriculum & Instruction Supervisor
![Kayla Pheasant](https://ebcikpep.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/kayla.jpg)
Kayla Pheasant
Community Mobilization Coordinator
![Kylie Shuler](https://ebcikpep.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/kylie.jpg)
Kylie Shuler
Manager
![Hollie Stover](https://ebcikpep.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/hollie-1.jpg)
Hollie Stover
Receptionist
![Gabriella Thompson](https://ebcikpep.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/gabby.jpg)
Gabriella Thompson
Electronic Media Coordinator
![Chi Shipman](https://ebcikpep.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/chi.jpg)
Chi Shipman
Adult Language Education Coordinator
![Jakeli Swimmer](https://ebcikpep.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/jake.jpg)
Jakeli Swimmer
Cultural Resources & Archive Officer
![Darius West](https://ebcikpep.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/darius.jpg)
Darius West
Facilities Coordinator
![Pebbles Blankenship](https://ebcikpep.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/nighthawk-placeholder.png)
Pebbles Blankenship
Kituwah Academy Cook
![Lena Hill](https://ebcikpep.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/nighthawk-placeholder.png)
Lena Hill
Kituwah Academy Cook
Contact Us
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