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Carol Comeau, Superintendent
Phone: 907-742-4312
(Calls to the superintendent's office may be recorded.)
Fax: 907-742-4318
E-mail: comeau_carol@asdk12.org Address: 5530 E Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99504-3135
 Ms. Carol Comeau was an elementary classroom teacher in Springfield, Oregon from 1963-1964. She is a graduate of the University of Oregon, Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Physical Education; the University of Alaska Anchorage, Master's Degree in Public School Administration; and also has taken post-Masters coursework in curriculum, educational leadership, and instruction. She has her Superintendent endorsement from UAA and was presented an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Alaska Anchorage in May 2007.
The Anchorage School Board appointed her as ASD's superintendent in December 2000. Before that, Ms. Comeau served as the Executive Director of Elementary Education for the Anchorage School District (1990-1993), the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction (1993-2000), and the acting Superintendent from September-December 2000. Ms. Comeau also served as the President of the Anchorage Education Association from 1984 to 1985. Other positions of service in the Anchorage School District include elementary principal (1987-1989); administrative intern (1986-1987); elementary classroom teacher (1975-1986); and noon duty attendant and teacher aide (1974-1975).
Ms. Comeau believes it is essential to be an active participant in community organizations. She is a member of the Anti-Gang and Youth Violence Policy Team, co-chair of the Red Ribbon Coalition and is the former Chair of the United Way of Anchorage Board of Directors. Ms. Comeau currently serves on the Board of Directors for Anchorage Economic Development Council, the Juvenile Justice Working Group, the Northeast Anchorage and Russian Jack/Mountain View Weed & Seed Projects, the Boys and Girls Clubs, the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, and the ISER Policy Council at UAA. She has been a member of the Anchorage East Rotary Club since 2000. She has served as president of the Alaska Association of School Administrators, the Council of the Great City Schools Executive Committee, and the Alaska Council of School Administrators (ACSA). She was recently appointed to the University of Oregon Alumni Association Board of Directors. Ms. Comeau has received recognition from many community groups for her service to the Anchorage community.
Ms. Comeau has been married to Dennis Comeau for 47 years. They have two sons, two daughters-in-law, a daughter and son-in-law and five grandchildren all living in Washington State and Georgia. |
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A word from Superintendent Carol Comeau
January 2010
In education, we are able to celebrate the new year twice, once in early fall when a new school year begins, and again on Jan. 1 when a new calendar year begins. I’m excited to see what this year will bring and look forward to a great second semester of school.
The next few months will bring many achievements as well as many challenges. Students will have to pass rigorous exams and homework assignments. But I know they are receiving quality schooling and believe that they will succeed. Also, the district as a whole will have to pass on a balanced budget to the Anchorage Assembly for approval. This budget will include substantial reductions. The school board will begin budget work sessions on Jan. 19. Public testimony is welcome at any of our budget meetings on Jan. 19-20, 28 and Feb. 4. Our school system benefits everyone in this community and I encourage staff, students, and residents to speak up if they have ideas that could create efficiencies as well as suggestions of support for various budget categories.
I also encourage everyone in this community to provide a day of service on Monday, Jan. 18. Volunteers give thousands of hours of service to our classrooms each year. We are very appreciative and know our schools are better for it. On Martin Luther King, Jr. day, I hope you will give back to our community in some way.
Our students also recognize the value of volunteers, as shown by Chugiak Elementary School students:
"Volunteers are very kind, and nice, and smiley. They are also very responsible, like they never run in the halls because that is against school rules!” – Lindsey, second grade
“Volunteers help the normal people do stuff. My mom makes my lunch for me and feeds me dinner. My mom is the volunteer in my house.” – Gage, first grade
“The best part about a volunteer is when they help pass out food at our class party.” – Nikita, second grade
“Volunteer means that they help. Shannon’s mom does all the laminating for my class. Chayton’s mom does all the cooking. I’m not sure whose mom sweeps.” – Madison, second grade
Most sincerely,
Most sincerely,
Carol Comeau
Superintendent
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