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
Erin Schalk: Director, Secondary Education
Ashley Crace: Director, Special Education
Jill Hoffman: Lead, Early Childhood Education & Migrant Education
Staff:
Mickelle Waters: Staff Development Specialist
Minnie Chase: Student Records Technician
Andy Gillilian: District Testing Coordinator
Guadalupe Duarte: Registrar
Amy Vanasse: Education Specialist: System Coordinator
Leah Shreckengast: Education Specialist: ESSA Programs Manager
Phone: 907-543-4855