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Investing in Futures

Join the conversation to redefine educational opportunities and improve learning outcomes for all students through innovative approaches, community connections and strategic planning. I am committed to ensuring every child receives a quality education tailored to their needs. With your support we can foster a more connected and empowered school community.

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Student Behind the Books

Innovative Approaches

  • Increase the variety of class options for middle and high school students. 

  • Improve homeschool, dual enrollment and high school transitions 

  • Develop creative learning opportunities:  magnet programs, internships, mentor programs and apprenticeships

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Community Connections

  • Give community members a voice

  • Work to make meetings less intimidating and more effective

  • ​Shorten the length of meetings

  • ​Open communication between key stakeholders: students, teachers, parents and community members

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Strategic Planning 

  • Work on 5-year strategic plan focused on achievement,  relationships, partnerships and equity

  • ​Establish open channels of communication so stakeholders' concerns are addressed

A Passion for Education

About Me

Before moving to Alaska over 20 years ago, I taught adult ESL classes while earning my degree in creative writing. The joy I got from working with others inspired me to pursue a career in education. Shortly after graduation I took my first teaching job as a middle school language arts teacher. I worked in that school for 5 years before leaving to earn my TEFL certification to be able to teach internationally. During my search for jobs I stumbled upon a position for a high school language arts teacher in Angoon, AK. 

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​My love for adventure allowed me to take the leap that was only supposed to last for a year. In Angoon I taught everything from middle school and high school language arts, journalism and debate to art classes and even coached volleyball before my family moved to Juneau.

In addition to my many years in a classroom, I have homeschooled my children as well as offered classes to other homeschool families. I have stayed up to date on educational policy and funding as well as maintained friendships with teachers and administrators in multiple states.  

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​I know what it takes to motivate students to want to learn. I understand the struggles teachers face with the ever growing demand for increased performance and limited resources. I will listen to community concerns and move towards action so all students feel represented. 

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Some family fun with me behind the camera as usual. 

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