Anchorage Ambassadors – EDUCATION
The education sector remains a significant employer in Anchorage, with high demand for teaching positions, paraprofessionals, and other school support roles.
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Ward Blair
Occupation: Indigenous Education, ASD
Industry: Education
Age: 39
Born and Raised: Dimond
Ethnicity: Aleut, Tsimshian, Mojave
Current Profession: Indigenous Education, ASD
Currently Reside: Campbell
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because of my family, friends, sports! Hockey, volleyball, softball. Beautiful summers, wildlife on bike trails.
Tim Davis
Occupation: Teacher & Coach at West Anchorage High School
Industry: Education
Age: 40
Born and Raised: Southside, Service
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Current Profession: Teacher & Coach at West Anchorage High School
Currently Reside: Sand Lake/Kinkaid
I choose Anchorage because: Family, Education, 5 minutes from Alaska, Small town, Good communities
Tanya Pont
Occupation: Executive Director of Advancement at UAA
Industry: Education
Born and Raised: Seoul, South Korea
Ethnicity: Korean-American
Current Profession: Executive Director for Advancement at the University of Alaska Anchorage
Currently Reside: Baxter
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because of the wonderful community of people and the abundance of opportunities for me and my family.
MJ Thim
Occupation: Chief of Communications/Publications/External Affairs ASD
Industry: Education
Age: 47
Born and Raised: Baltimore/D.C. Area
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Current Profession: Chief of External Affairs for the Anchorage School District
Currently Reside: Rogers Park
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because I believe in ASD's Academies of Anchorage Program
Makayla Wilson, MSW
Occupation: Assembly aide for Muni of Anchorage/ School Based Clinican, Providence
Industry: Education, Government, Healthcare
Age: 24
Born and Raised: Anchorage, Alaska (Fairview)
Ethnicity: Mexican & African American
Current Profession: Assembly Aide for Municipality of Anchorage, (Starting in August 2024: School-Based Clinician, Providence)
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage the city offers a multitude of activities and ways to get involved. I am so thankful I was raised in this city and can be engaged in the betterment of the community.
Lorena Blair
Occupation: Student Success Coach
Industry: Education
Age: 39
Born and Raised: Dimond
Ethnicity: Caucasian, Aleut, Tsimshian, Mojave
Current Profession: Student Success Coach
Currently Reside: Abbott Loop
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because this is where I was born and raised. My whole family is still here and we are very close. I also love working for ASD and contributing to my community. It's great to be close to the outdoors. I love being involved with my culture/community and playing sports
Katrina Quinn
Occupation: Curriculum Principal at WHS ASD
Industry: Education
Born and Raised: Arizona
Current Profession: Curriculum Principal at WHS ASD
Currently Reside: Eagle River
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage initially for love, stayed because I fell in love with Anchorage.
Dayana Gallo
Occupation: K1 General Education Teacher, ASD
Industry: Education
Current Profession: K1 General Education Teacher, ASD
Cynthia Romo
Occupation: Spanish Immersion Teacher, ASD
Calvin Chang
Occupation: Associate 49th State Angel Fund
Industry: Education, Professional & Business Services
Age: 28
Born and Raised: Hong Kong
Ethnicity: Chinese
Current Profession: Associate, 49th State Angel Fund
Currently Reside: Jewel Lake Area
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because I want to support entrepreneurs and small businesses in the local community. Great place to explore nature. I want to try hiking, fishing, skiing, XC skiing, and maybe even sailing.
Beki Toussaint
Occupation: Education Program Director for a non-profit
Industry: Education
Age: 38
Born and Raised: Colorado
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Current Profession: Education Program Director for Non Profit
Currently Reside: Abbott Loop, Lake Otis Dowling
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because people create "extended" families, which is great if you're far from family. Also, there is great access to outdoor activities.