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Explore Alaska Class
My name is Niki Underwood. I live in Anchorage and teach PE at the elementary level. I look forward to seeing what this class has to offer. underwood_niki@asdk12.org.
Explore Alaska Class
My name is Niki Underwood. I live in Anchorage and teach PE at the elementary level. I look forward to seeing what this class has to offer. underwood_niki@asdk12.org.
Claire Powell, MS CCC SLP, currently lives and plays in Girdwood, AK where she works as a full time Speech-Language Pathologist. She moved to Alaska after receiving her Masters in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT, and has lived in Alaska for 2 years. Powell_claire@asdk12.org
Diane is Exploring Alaska
My name is Diane Leithead. I am a Special Education Coordinator for the Fairbanks School District. I obtained my Bachelor Degree through Regis University, Denver, CO in Liberal Arts and a Master's Degree through University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Severe Needs Cognitive-Special Education. I then studied at UNC for a license in Special Education Administration. Diane.Leithead@k12northstar.org
My name is Diane Leithead. I am a Special Education Coordinator for the Fairbanks School District. I obtained my Bachelor Degree through Regis University, Denver, CO in Liberal Arts and a Master's Degree through University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Severe Needs Cognitive-Special Education. I then studied at UNC for a license in Special Education Administration. Diane.Leithead@k12northstar.org
Gary's Alaska Blog
My names is Gary Wertz. I have been in education for 27 years in Idaho as a science teacher and school counselor. I spent one year at O'Leary Jr High School in Twin Falls, 14 years at Cambridge Jr/Sr High School in Cambridge, and 12 years at Bear Lake High School in Montpelier. g_wertz@yahoo.com
My name is Brenda Rosenthal. I have lived in Fairbanks for the past three years, and during this time I have worked as a speech pathologist at Hunter Elementary School. Before moving to Fairbanks, I spent two years as a speech pathologist with the Bozeman school district in Bozeman, Montana. rosentbr@gmail.com
My name is Betty Hanson. This is my first year teaching in Alaska. I am currently working at Dillingham Elementary School as a Reading Specialist. Previously I worked in Charlo, Montana and Whitefish, Montana as a Title One Teacher and a Gifted and Talented/Art . I started my education career in Montana as a reading and math tutor. bhanson@dlgsd.org
Way Out There!
My name is Tim Bauer. I am the on site administrator and Head Teacher for a very small school in Adak, out here at the end of the Aleutian Chain. End of the world, quite literally. yeats2332@yahoo.com
My name is Tim Bauer. I am the on site administrator and Head Teacher for a very small school in Adak, out here at the end of the Aleutian Chain. End of the world, quite literally. yeats2332@yahoo.com
Latitude 61
Crystal Allen, RN graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a B.S. in Nursing Science in 2004. She currently works as a school nurse for the Mat-Su Borough School District. Crystal has 6 years experience as an obstetric/perinatal nurse and enjoys volunteering as a camp nurse during the Summer. Crystal.Allen@matsuk12.us
Crystal Allen, RN graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a B.S. in Nursing Science in 2004. She currently works as a school nurse for the Mat-Su Borough School District. Crystal has 6 years experience as an obstetric/perinatal nurse and enjoys volunteering as a camp nurse during the Summer. Crystal.Allen@matsuk12.us
The Alaskan Adventure
My name is Lane Smith and I am the head teacher and site administrator for Tatitlek a small village in the Prince William Sound. I move from Oregon where I got master in education at Lewis and Clark College. On top of teaching I am in the National Guard and have deployed over seas twice in the past few years. lane.c.smith@gmail.com
My name is Lane Smith and I am the head teacher and site administrator for Tatitlek a small village in the Prince William Sound. I move from Oregon where I got master in education at Lewis and Clark College. On top of teaching I am in the National Guard and have deployed over seas twice in the past few years. lane.c.smith@gmail.com
Alaskan Adventure
My name is Whitney Adams. I am a School Counselor for Raven Correspondence (part of Yukon-Koyukuk School District). I’m currently living in Fairbanks. Originally from Georgia, this is my second year working in Alaska. wadams@yksd.com
Crossing Alaska
My name is Kristi Smith. I moved from Idaho to Juneau, Alaska and am on my
2nd year now. I received my Bachelor Degree in Secondary Education,
Social Studies from the University of Idaho. Currently, I'm working
with Communities In Schools,a drop out prevention program, at the
alternative high school. kesmit14@gmail.com
Heather Ewaldt currently lives in the beautiful town of Wrangell, Alaska where she is the TERN teacher. She facilitates an array of alternative courses to High School students. Heather relocated to Alaska two years ago after receiving her B.S. in Natural Science from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
hewaldt@hotmail.com
Explore AK
My name is Tina Bernoski, I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology/Psychology from WSU and Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Boise State University. I worked in Boise, Idaho as a High School and Junior High Counselor for the last 10 years. I am happy to have returned to Anchorage; where I am working as a High School Counselor. bernoski_tina@asdk12.org
Northward Bound
Brad Hoyt. I have been in education for 35 years, primarily in support to students with special education or English Language Acquisition needs. This is my first year in Alaska. brad_hoyt@jsd.k12.ak.us
Alaska Reflections
Hello, my name is Heidi Johnson and I am a speech-language pathologist working with the Juneau School District early childhood programs. I have lived in Alaska 19 years and have worked with families and young children with special needs in both rural and urban settings. heidi_johnson@jsd.k12.ak.us
Exploring Alaska from the Coast
My name is Chelsey Hunninghake. I am the social studies teacher in Scammon Bay, a small village on the Bering Sea. I received my Bachelor’s in history from the University of Northern Colorado and worked as a long-term substitute in Colorado until I relocated to Scammon Bay this year. chunninghake@loweryukon.org
My name is Wendy Mannen. I live in Point Lay and teach English and history high school courses at the Kali school. The history courses are very popular here, and I am hoping to find some material for teaching AK Studies next year. wendymannen@nsbsd.org
Peter Explores Alaska
My name is Peter Frank and I'm a life-long Alaskan. I received my undergraduate and masters degrees from UAA and I work as a guidance counselor and coach hockey at Colony High School in Palmer. Just finished building a house in the valley and plan on staying here a while. I look forward to learning more about Alaska. peterwestfrank@hotmail.com
In 1983, University of Iowa graduate, Joan Walser, aimed her Datsun pickup north, landing a LA position in Pilot Station that fall. Planning to teach a few years, she instead became committed to creating the best possible opportunities for Alaska’s children. Joan currently works as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Kuspuk School District.
Explore AK
My name is Tina Bernoski, I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology/Psychology from WSU and Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Boise State University. I worked in Boise, Idaho as a High School and Junior High Counselor for the last 10 years. I am happy to have returned to Anchorage; where I am working as a High School Counselor. bernoski_tina@asdk12.org
Northward Bound
Brad Hoyt. I have been in education for 35 years, primarily in support to students with special education or English Language Acquisition needs. This is my first year in Alaska. brad_hoyt@jsd.k12.ak.us
Alaska Reflections
Hello, my name is Heidi Johnson and I am a speech-language pathologist working with the Juneau School District early childhood programs. I have lived in Alaska 19 years and have worked with families and young children with special needs in both rural and urban settings. heidi_johnson@jsd.k12.ak.us
Exploring Alaska from the Coast
My name is Chelsey Hunninghake. I am the social studies teacher in Scammon Bay, a small village on the Bering Sea. I received my Bachelor’s in history from the University of Northern Colorado and worked as a long-term substitute in Colorado until I relocated to Scammon Bay this year. chunninghake@loweryukon.org
Marg Clabby is a special education teacher who has lived and worked in Southeast Alaska for over 30 years. She enjoys sharing her love of nature with children. m.clabby@att.net
My name is Wendy Mannen. I live in Point Lay and teach English and history high school courses at the Kali school. The history courses are very popular here, and I am hoping to find some material for teaching AK Studies next year. wendymannen@nsbsd.org
Peter Explores Alaska
My name is Peter Frank and I'm a life-long Alaskan. I received my undergraduate and masters degrees from UAA and I work as a guidance counselor and coach hockey at Colony High School in Palmer. Just finished building a house in the valley and plan on staying here a while. I look forward to learning more about Alaska. peterwestfrank@hotmail.com
jwalser@kuspuk.org
Alaska - Learning the Culture and Natural History
Christy House - I moved to Southeast Alaska from Utah two years ago after being employed by the Craig City School District. Craig is located on the west coast of Prince of Wales Island. I am currently in my second year, teaching a combined 3rd/4th grade class. chouse@craigschools.com
Alaska - Learning the Culture and Natural History
Christy House - I moved to Southeast Alaska from Utah two years ago after being employed by the Craig City School District. Craig is located on the west coast of Prince of Wales Island. I am currently in my second year, teaching a combined 3rd/4th grade class. chouse@craigschools.com
Excited About Alaska
Kelley Rosendahl - I grew up in Sheridan Wyoming and graduated from Arizona State University 2004. I am a middle school ED teacher for the Mat-Su Borough School District. This is my eighth year teaching but my second year living in Alaska. I adore teaching and smile everyday! Kelley. Rosendahl@matsuk12.us
Learn Alaska or Bust
My name is Chris Bernoski. I teach at West High School in Anchorage. Currently I teach AP GOPO, Government, IB History and Criminology. This is my fourth year teaching. I have a BA in History and another in Political Science. This is my first year in Alaska. I am looking forward to learning about this great state and appreciating it even more! Bernoski_chris@asdk12.org.
Hawkins Bob - I have been in AK since '76 from OR. I started in Barrow as a Bus Ed/Co-Op teacher and wrestling coach. Moved to Fbks with a state wide program(RSVP), married Debbie and had 3 kids. I have taught in Fbks, Ruby, Hughes(principal/teacher), Minto and I am now the CTE specialist for the Yukon Koyukuk SD where one of my main duties is to make sure Whitney in staying out of trouble(just kidding). I am taking the class to meet the culture class requirement for getting my Admin Cert/Masters. bobkhawkins@alaska.net
Educational Exploration in AK
My name is Kristin Ratigan, and I am a teacher at Eagle River High School in Eagle River, Alaska. I teach English 9 and 10, and have been at the school for two years. I earned my Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Washington-Bothell in 2010, and promptly moved up to Alaska to begin my teaching career. ratigan_kristin@asdk12.org
Kelley Rosendahl - I grew up in Sheridan Wyoming and graduated from Arizona State University 2004. I am a middle school ED teacher for the Mat-Su Borough School District. This is my eighth year teaching but my second year living in Alaska. I adore teaching and smile everyday! Kelley. Rosendahl@matsuk12.us
Surveying Alaska's History
Hello, I’m Robin Stratton MacDonald. I have lived in Alaska for 20 years, most of them in the Bristol Bay area and the last 5 years in Juneau. I am a speech language pathologist working in an elementary school setting. robin_macdonald@jsd.k12.ak.us
Hello, I’m Robin Stratton MacDonald. I have lived in Alaska for 20 years, most of them in the Bristol Bay area and the last 5 years in Juneau. I am a speech language pathologist working in an elementary school setting. robin_macdonald@jsd.k12.ak.us
Learn Alaska or Bust
My name is Chris Bernoski. I teach at West High School in Anchorage. Currently I teach AP GOPO, Government, IB History and Criminology. This is my fourth year teaching. I have a BA in History and another in Political Science. This is my first year in Alaska. I am looking forward to learning about this great state and appreciating it even more! Bernoski_chris@asdk12.org.
Hawkins Bob - I have been in AK since '76 from OR. I started in Barrow as a Bus Ed/Co-Op teacher and wrestling coach. Moved to Fbks with a state wide program(RSVP), married Debbie and had 3 kids. I have taught in Fbks, Ruby, Hughes(principal/teacher), Minto and I am now the CTE specialist for the Yukon Koyukuk SD where one of my main duties is to make sure Whitney in staying out of trouble(just kidding). I am taking the class to meet the culture class requirement for getting my Admin Cert/Masters. bobkhawkins@alaska.net
Educational Exploration in AK
My name is Kristin Ratigan, and I am a teacher at Eagle River High School in Eagle River, Alaska. I teach English 9 and 10, and have been at the school for two years. I earned my Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Washington-Bothell in 2010, and promptly moved up to Alaska to begin my teaching career. ratigan_kristin@asdk12.org
Holly Explores Alaska History
Holly Cervin is the principal for Gustavus School and Klukwan School,
both K-12, in Southeast Alaska. This is her second year in Alaska
after 20 years of teaching math in MN and CA. hcervin@chathamsd.org
Exploring Alaska's Cultures
Shannon Hayes - Originally from Montana, this is my second year teaching but first year in Alaska. I moved to Alaska last summer to teach Kindergarten at the Craig City School District which is located on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska. shayes@craigschools.com
Joel's Blog
Joel Moorman - I teach at Glacier View on mile 104 of the Glenn. It is a small K-12 school. I teach mainly math and science. This is my fourth year teaching. Joel.Moorman@matsuk12.us
Holly Cervin is the principal for Gustavus School and Klukwan School,
both K-12, in Southeast Alaska. This is her second year in Alaska
after 20 years of teaching math in MN and CA. hcervin@chathamsd.org
Exploring Alaska's Cultures
Shannon Hayes - Originally from Montana, this is my second year teaching but first year in Alaska. I moved to Alaska last summer to teach Kindergarten at the Craig City School District which is located on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska. shayes@craigschools.com
Joel's Blog
Joel Moorman - I teach at Glacier View on mile 104 of the Glenn. It is a small K-12 school. I teach mainly math and science. This is my fourth year teaching. Joel.Moorman@matsuk12.us
My name is Peter Benoit. I am a Mental Health Case Manager at Matsu Health Services in Wasilla, where I have worked for almost 20 years. I have also worked as a substitute teacher in Middle School and High School, in the Matsu School District for over 25 years. pbenoit@gci.net
