Personal:

Born in Juneau, Alaska in 1956.

Grew up in LaConner, Washington.

Lived in Hoonah, Alaska from the spring of 78-79.

Commercial fished in Alaska in 1969 & 1970 and from 1977-1982.

Moved to Ketchikan in 1982.

 

Family:

Wife:

Mary (Teaching degree, Doctor of Chiropractic)

Children:

Angela (Senior),

Chelsea (Junior),

Billy (Freshman),

Jason (7th grade),

Natalie (5th grade)

 

Educational History and Experience

LaConner High School Graduate, LaConner, Washington
Skagit Valley College (2 years) ; Mt.Vernon, Washington
University of Washington (2 years); Seattle, Washington
Palmer College of Chiropractic (4 years); Davenport, Iowa
Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1982 (Graduated - Magna Cum Laude)

 

Professional Experience:

X-ray positioning Instructor; Palmer College of Chiropractic

Owner of Family Chiropractic Clinic since 1982

Educational & Community Involvement:

University of Alaska SE, Ketchikan Advisory Council (6 years)
Ketchikan Rotary 2000, Past President
Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce Education Committee
Native Education Commission
Ready for Work Oversight Committee
District Math Committee
District Strategic Plan Steering Committee
State Standards District Liaison
Worked with Senator Taylor and provided testimony on his Phonics Bill
Participant of the Future Search Educational planning process
Helped start Point Higgins Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
Attended approximately 6 School Board retreats as a member of the public
Actively Advocated for a National Reading Summit in Alaska
Actively Advocated for a State Reading Specialist
Provided comments on Alaska State Standards in 1993
Frequent contact with Researchers & nationally recognized experts in reading

Frequent contact with Alaska's State Reading Specialist
Actively advocated for sequential curriculum and instructional materials
Actively advocated for a detailed district reading plan and early reading goal

 

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