Jamie Burgess, President
Superintendent, Nome Public Schools
Jamie's 20 years in education started in Arizona, and spans from chemistry teacher to alternative school principal to curriculum and federal programs director. Currently, she is serving Nome Public Schools as its superintendent and is entering her fifth year with the district. When she's not working, she enjoys looking for sea glass on the beaches of the Bering Sea, spending time with her husband and children, playing the piano and doing needlework.
Patrick Mayer, Vice-President
Superintendent, Alaska Gateway School District
Patrick has 14 years of experience as a school administrator both as a principal and a superintendent for 5 different school districts. He graduated with a Bachelor in Education from UAA and holds a Masters in Education from Eastern Washington University.
Kimberly Hankins, Treasurer
Superintendent, Lower Kuskokwim School District
Kimberly Hankins is the superintendent of the Lower Kuskokwim School District headquartered in Bethel, Alaska. Kimberly has worked in LKSD for 17 years as a teacher, principal, Director of Secondary Education, Assistant Superintendent and now, Superintendent.
Terri Walker, Secretary
Superintendent, Northwest Arctic Borough School District
Aviññaq, Terri Walker is the Northwest Arctic Borough School District Superintendent serving Kotzebue and the ten outlying communities. Terri graduated Highschool from Buckland ( a community in Northwest Arctic) and has worked for the district as a teacher, principal, Director, Assistant Superintendent, and currently the superintendent.
Scott Ballard, Member-at-Large
Superintendent, Yupitt School District
Scott has been the superintendent at Yupitt for 2 years and successfully advocated to change the district calendar to center around subsistence activities. He believes that Yup’ik culture should permeate every aspect of the school, from the topics students study to the meals that they eat. “If students are excited about what they’re learning and eating salmon they caught, they’ll be happier and more engaged in education, and if students are happier, then teachers are happier, which makes it easier to retain teachers.”
Patrick Manning, Member-at-Large
Superintendent, Nenana City School District
Patrick has been the superintendent at Nenana for over 5 yrs and leads an exceptional team to deliver an innovative education, using trauma-engaged techniques and relevant activities promoting problem-solving and citizenship, that empowers each student to achieve their highest potential.