Department Overview:
Our primary goal is
to help teachers and site administrators provide the best educational
program possible for LKSD students in both Yup’ik and English. In order
to meet this challenge, our responsibilities include all curriculum
development and implementation, all state and district assessment,
Yup’ik language and culture programs, staff development, and
instructional support through grants, training and on-site services.
Instructional Programs sub-departments and programs include:
Department Leadership:
Edward Pekar: Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Programs
Christina Robbins: Director, Elementary Education
Natalie Mikesell: Director, Secondary Education
Ashley Crace: Director, Special Education & Early Childhood Education
Delilah Hodge: Coordinator, Early Childhood Education & Migrant Education
Staff:
Minnie Chase: Student Records Technician
Andy Gillilan: District Testing Coordinator
Kathryn Gutleben: Registrar
Amy Vanasse: Education Specialist: System Coordinator
Jason Hankins, Instructional Coach / Tech Trainer
Mike Gehman: Education Specialist: ESSA Programs Manager
Phone: 907-543-4855