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Site Map
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Much of the clipart on this site is courtesy of the
Alaska Native Knowledge
Network and will be indicated as so when you hover over the clipart with
your mouse.
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ANCCS Staff |
Click a name below to meet or email our dedicated staff:
Principal:
Patsy Shaha
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Chamai!
It is with great pride and honor that I introduce myself as the principal of the
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School. My name is Patsy Shaha. I am from the
Native village of Perryville, and I am of Alutiiq heritage. I have a Bachelors
degree in Science Composite Teaching, a Masters in Education Leadership, and am
presently enriched in a doctoral program.
I have the best job in the world, because I believe in the education at ANCCS. I
believe in the assets that are provided by adding culture into our every day
school lessons. Feel free to call me at 742-1370, or email me at
shaha_patsy@asdk12.org, and I look
forward to helping you in any way that I am able.
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Administrative Assistant:
Elizabeth Hancock |
My name is Elizabeth
Hancock and I grew up in Anchorage, AK. My mother’s family is from King Island
and Shishmeraf and my biological father’s family is from Gambell. I have been
involved with ANCCS since we were writing our charter back in 2006 and have
called it home every since. I have three children, Garry who is currently in
high school, Ben who is a 4th grader and Abby who is in kindergarten.
My husband is Alaska Air National Guard, so we have the perks of military life
without having to worry about moving or deployments, due to the nature of his
job.
I joined the APC shortly
after starting volunteering in 2006, stepped down when I was hired as the
Administrative Assistant and was re-elected in the spring of 2009. I pretty much
eat, sleep and breathe school, but all of the smiling faces and success that
ANCCS has had, makes it totally worth it. When I am not working I love to
scrapbook, both traditional paper scrapbooking and digital scrapbooking. I also
make kuspuks, quilts and love to sew. I try to get my family outside as much as
I can, so we make a lot of day trips and camp when the weather is agreeable.
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Preschool:
Amanda Berger
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My name is Amanda Berger and I have lived in Alaska all of my
life. I was born in Nome, Alaska and I have lived in wonderful places such as
Tok, Wasilla, Palmer, and Fairbanks. I have a big family of three brothers and
one sister. My husband works as a civilian in the Air Force.
I'm the current
Preschool
teacher for the ANCCS Preschool Program. This is my tenth year teaching. I've
taught Preschool, Kindergarten, Middle School and I've coached as an Assistant
High School Swim Coach at East. I enjoy working with students of all ages. Our
preschool program is open to students that are four years old by September 1st.
The program operates from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If your interested in our
program and have questions please e-mail me at
Berger_Amanda@asdk12.org..
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Kindergarten/First Grade
Darcie Brodsky |
Welcome! My name is Darcie Brodsky. I am originally from Michigan. I moved to
Alaska in 2008 after living and teaching in South America, and I am here to
stay. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from
Northern Michigan University and a Master's degree in English Language Learners
from Western Governor's University. I lived in Savoonga, Alaska where I taught
first grade before finding my home at the Alaska Native
Cultural Charter School in Anchorage.
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Kindergarten
Tina Sweet |
My name is Tina Sweet. I'm originally from Melbourne, Florida. I'm a retired military dependent. I graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks with a bachelor's degree with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in Early Education. I also received a master's degree in Leadership of Teaching with an emphasis as a reading specialist from Notre Dame Maryland. I have lived in Alaska for twelve years. I have been teaching for twelve years; seven years at Willow Crest, three years in Calvert County Maryland and two years at ANCCS teaching kindergarten. What a wonderful community we have here!
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First Grade:
Veronica Kaganak |
My name is Veronica Kaganak. I am originally from Scammon Bay, Alaska, which is
below the mouth of the Yukon River. Yup'ik is my first language and will be
teaching yup'ik for Kindergarten through 2nd grade at ANCCS. I spent most of my
life living at Scammon Bay but went to Bethel Alaska to attend Bethel Regional
High School. I started my career working as a Special Ed. Teacher aide, then
went to college and graduated from Alaska Pacific University in 1990. I have
been teaching since 1991 as a kindergarten teacher, 1st/2nd grade teacher and
K-12 Yup'ik teacher for Indian Ed. I started teaching for the Anchorage School
District 3 years ago, but have taught Yup'ik for Indian Ed. before becoming a
full time teacher for ASD. I taught at my village for 10 years before moving to
Anchorage and after the move I taught at Anchorage Christian Preschool, CITC as
a reading teacher, 2nd grade teacher at Chinook Elementary and 21st Century
tutor at Williwaw Elementary. I also taught Yup'ik Science/Survive Alaska for
the Imaginarium for two consective summers. I have a wonderfully supportive
husband from my village and we have 2 adult daughters, 2 young boys who in 4th
and 5th grade. We enjoy fishing, traveling and watching movies together. I have
translated and transcribed for elders since 1984 and have enjoyed
learning/working with our knowlegeable elders. I am excited about my new
position at ANCCS and am happy to be working with our students and
teachers/staff. QUYANA
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2nd Grade:
Clara Amidon |
Joins us from Russian Jack Elementary. Clara was born in Dillingham and has
lived in Alaska all of her life. She has been teaching for 9 years with the
Anchorage School District.
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Third Grade
Angela Blue
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Adey! My home
village is Shageluk. I gradutated from University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1997. I
worked at Creekside Park for 8 years. This is my third year at Alaska Native
Cultural Charter School.
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Fourth Grade:
Martha
Gould-Lehe |
Martha is a founding member of the Alaska Native Cultural Charter School and has
been involved since the get go. She was born in Medfra, Alaska and grew up all
over Alaska, mostly around McGrath. Martha has been teaching for 20 years with
the Anchorage School District.
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Fifth Grade:
Leah Vergen |
I was born and raised in Boise, Idaho and moved to Alaska in 2000.
I have been married for over four years; have three beautiful step-children, and
a three-year-old yellow Lab.
I graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a BA in Elementary
Education, and an AA in BCIS.
I have spent the past nine years working with school age students in the ASD;
and am delighted to be teaching 5th grade at ANCCS.
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Sixth Grade:
Joseph Kottre |
Hello! My name is Mr. Kottre and I
teach 6th grade at Alaska Native Cultural Charter School. My favorite hobbies
include playing sports, fishing, camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities.
I was born and raised here in Anchorage, Alaska, and after high school I started
working on airplanes out at Lake Hood. By working on airplanes I have been able
to travel throughout Alaska, from Adak way out in the Aleutian Isands to the far
North of Barrow, Alaska.
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Seventh Grade:
Danielle Riha |
Joins us from New Stuyahok School. She was born in Texas and graduated from UAA.
She has been teaching for seven years and has been named Disney Hand Teacher of
2005.
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Reading Coach/3rd Grade:
Carolyn Fuller |
Welcome to third grade! While this is my 12th year teaching in Alaska, it is my
second year full-time at the Alaska Native Cultural Charter School. I am happy
to be working with
this talented group of kids teaching them Language Arts every morning. Please
contact me with any questions you may have.
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PE/Health
Andrew Rosamilia
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Hello, my name is Andrew (Andy) Rosamilia. I grew up in
north-central Pennsylvania. I have been an avid hunter/fisherman/outdoorsman all
my life. I have hunted all types of animals from antelope to alligators and
fished all over the world from Germany to Argentina. I have also played soccer
my whole life including being on my high school team and college team as well
where I won four NCAA Division III National Championships at Messiah College.
After attending Messiah College and obtaining my bachelors degree in
environmental science I decided to attend Lock Haven University in my hometown
and obtain my teaching degree where I graduated in 2010. I taught in
Pennsylvania for two years before moving to Anchorage to teach here at the
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School in the summer of 2012.
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21st Century Community Learning Centers Coordinator
Elizabeth Dornbos
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Hello everyone! My family and I moved to Alaska two years ago in
pursuit of an Alaskan Adventure! Needless to say, we bought a house, and are
here to stay! The one thing that I really love about Alaska, besides it's
beautiful mountains, is the people and the various cultural diversities. I look
forward to getting to know your students and learning about their heritage
throughout my stay at ANCCS. For my educational background, I have a BA degree
in Music Education for grades K-12. I'm coming to ANCCS from AVAIL High School
in downtown Anchorage. I am passionate about your student's educational journey
& I will put all my effort towards helping them reach their goals while enrolled
in our 21st CCLC after school program. Along with that, I have hopes to share
with them my musical & creative art talents! Feel free to contact me anytime if
questions about the 21st CCLC after school program at ANCCS or visit our website
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Special Education:
Carolyn Clift |
My name is Carolyn Clift and I am
the part-time special education teacher. I have lived in Alaska for almost 34
years, including 16 years living in Aniak on the Kuskokwim River. ANCCS is the
greatest place!
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Library Aide
Mikan Outwater |
I have 3 children attending ANCCS and was hired for the library projects in the fall 2012.
I am part Inupiaq, my family is from Unalakleet and Dimode. I lived in Nome
until I moved to Oregon to attend high school, then returned to Anchorage.
I enjoy sewing, beading, reading and scrapbooking.
I have served on the APC since shortly after the school opened, with a strong
belief of instilling Alaska Native values, traditions and culture into modern
living.
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Nurse
Trish O'Gorman |
My name is Trish O'Gorman and I work Tuesdays and Thursdays as the school nurse
here at ANCCS. This is my third year here at this school. I have lived in
Anchorage for over 37 years and have travelled to the Bush a number of times. My
very first job out of Nursing School was at the original Alaska Native Medical
Center.
Please stop by, call or email if you have health related questions or concerns.
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Yup'ik
Katie Tunuchuk |
My name is Katie Tunuchuk and I am from Chefornak. I have been teaching since
2006. I started my teaching career in my village, where I taught for 4 years
before moving back to Anchorage to be closer to my mom. I worked for Cook Inlet
Tribal Council for one year, before being hired by ASD in 2011 as the Yup'ik
teacher at the Alaska Native Cultural Charter School.
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