Instructional Programs

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 Powers, Director, Elementary Education
Natalie Mikesell, Director, Secondary Education
Alicia Miner, Director, Special Education & Early Childhood Education
Jazzmin LaValle, Coordinator, Early Childhood Education & Migrant Education

Staff

Minnie Chase, Student Records Technician
Delilah Hodge, District Testing Coordinator
Kathrynn Gutleben, Registrar
Stephanie Butte, Staff Development Specialist
Amy Vanasse, Education Specialist: System Coordinator
, Instructional Coach / Tech Trainer
Simon Huff, Education Specialist: ESSA Programs Manager

Phone

(907) 543-4855

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