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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

Photo of Carol Comeau. 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) and as the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction (1993-2000). 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, the Policy Council for the Best Beginnings initiative, co-chair of the Red Ribbon Coalition and is the former Chair of the United Way 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). 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 45 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.

A word from Superintendent Carol Comeau

May 2008

Superintendent Comeau with a student Over the next two weeks nearly 3,000 high school seniors will cross the graduation stage into a new life phase. These graduates are well prepared to face the employment and academic challenges ahead. With the support of staff and family, each has earned at least 22.5 credits and passed the High School Graduation Qualifying Exam. They’ve faced many tests, both literally and figuratively, and they have the academic, vocational and work-readiness skills to take them successfully into the future.

It is fitting that we honor educators on Tuesday, May 6, National Teacher Day and Wednesday, May 7, School Nurse Day. Dedicated teachers, nurses and other staff have nurtured our students from kindergarten through 12th grade. In ASD, more than 3,500 teachers work to open the minds of students to ideas, knowledge and dreams; they are mentors, role models and motivators. Highly trained school nurses care for the physical, emotional and mental well being of students and help ensure a safe, caring environment.

During the coming week, I urge you to reflect on your own education and that of your child. Consider the important impact educators have on our lives and take time to thank an educator for influencing the past, present and future. These dedicated professionals deserve our respect, support and praise.

For the third year, AT&T Alascom will be Web-casting the big eight high school graduations online. The graduations will be available live and on-demand via streaming video. For the first time, they will also be available for download within one day of the event. For graduation schedules and a link to the online video, visit www.asdk12.org. We are very grateful to AT&T for providing this wonderful gift to our community.

Please enjoy the final weeks of school and the glorious Alaska summer ahead.

Sincerely,
Carol Comeau, Superintendent

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