Do you know an outstanding school librarian, or school library staff who deserves to be recognized, a school librarian that has demonstrated outstanding service to the school library profession, or those who support and contribute to school library programs?
AkASL shows strong support for our state's school libraries by honoring individuals and groups that have made a positive impact in or support for their school library. Click on a section below to learn more about these awards.
AkASL School Librarian of the year
The Alaska Association of School Librarians gives the annual School Librarian of the Year (SLOY) award to an Alaska school librarian who:
Past Recipients of AkASL School Librarian of the Year Award:
2023 Ellen Scott, Anchorage
2021 Julianne Luce, Mat-Su
2020 Shelly Logsdon, Mat-Su and Lisa Whip, Kenai
2019 Katie Conover Clark, Mat-Su
2018 Sharon Pinkney, Anchorage
2017 Carrie Day, Mat-Su
2016 Robin Turk, Mat-Su
2015 Suzanne Metcalfe, Anchorage
2014 Marit Vick, North Pole
2013 Dona Helmer, Anchorage
2012 Staci Cox, Anchorage
2011 Alta Collins, Anchorage
2010 Joan McMains, Anchorage
2009 Kari Sagel, Sitka
2008 Veronica Cavanaugh, Wasilla
2007 Lynn Ballam, North Pole
2006 Suzanne Richards, Bethel
2005 shared by Robin Turk, Palmer and Katie Sanders, Fairbanks
2004 Faith Johnson, Anchorage
2003 Lois Petersen, Unalakleet
2002 Barbara Bryson, Valdez
2002 Ann McCann, Fairbanks
2001 Linda Thibodeau, Juneau
2001 Sue Hagedorn, Anchorage
2000 Linda Masterson, Anchorage
1999 Jan Fortune, Fairbanks
1998 Tiki Levinson, Naknek
1997 Lois Rhodes, Sitka
1996 Lynn Hallquist, Anchorage
1995 Carol Dallman, Kenai
1994 Ellen McKelvey, Anchorage
1993 Barbara Jones, Wasilla
1992 Kelley Smith, Soldotna
1991 Phyllis Cooper, Homer
1990 Mollie Bynum, Anchorage
1989 Della Matthis, Anchorage
1988 Judy Arteaga, Ketchikan
1987 Sue Jensen-Paulsen, Petersburg
1986 Laila Tedford, Juneau
1985 Roz Goodman, Kodiak
- Operates a library program that strives toward the goals set forth in AASL's National School Library Standards.
- Promotes the development of independent lifetime readers and learners.Is an integral part of the educational team.
- Exemplifies professional involvement by sharing expertise with colleagues both locally and around the state.
- Is a certified librarian currently working in a library position.
- Demonstrates professionalism by being a member of AkASL and other professional organizations.
Past Recipients of AkASL School Librarian of the Year Award:
2023 Ellen Scott, Anchorage
2021 Julianne Luce, Mat-Su
2020 Shelly Logsdon, Mat-Su and Lisa Whip, Kenai
2019 Katie Conover Clark, Mat-Su
2018 Sharon Pinkney, Anchorage
2017 Carrie Day, Mat-Su
2016 Robin Turk, Mat-Su
2015 Suzanne Metcalfe, Anchorage
2014 Marit Vick, North Pole
2013 Dona Helmer, Anchorage
2012 Staci Cox, Anchorage
2011 Alta Collins, Anchorage
2010 Joan McMains, Anchorage
2009 Kari Sagel, Sitka
2008 Veronica Cavanaugh, Wasilla
2007 Lynn Ballam, North Pole
2006 Suzanne Richards, Bethel
2005 shared by Robin Turk, Palmer and Katie Sanders, Fairbanks
2004 Faith Johnson, Anchorage
2003 Lois Petersen, Unalakleet
2002 Barbara Bryson, Valdez
2002 Ann McCann, Fairbanks
2001 Linda Thibodeau, Juneau
2001 Sue Hagedorn, Anchorage
2000 Linda Masterson, Anchorage
1999 Jan Fortune, Fairbanks
1998 Tiki Levinson, Naknek
1997 Lois Rhodes, Sitka
1996 Lynn Hallquist, Anchorage
1995 Carol Dallman, Kenai
1994 Ellen McKelvey, Anchorage
1993 Barbara Jones, Wasilla
1992 Kelley Smith, Soldotna
1991 Phyllis Cooper, Homer
1990 Mollie Bynum, Anchorage
1989 Della Matthis, Anchorage
1988 Judy Arteaga, Ketchikan
1987 Sue Jensen-Paulsen, Petersburg
1986 Laila Tedford, Juneau
1985 Roz Goodman, Kodiak
AKASL School Library Staff Award
The Alaska Association of School Librarians gives the annual School Library Staff of the Year (SLSOY) award to an Alaska school library staff member who:
Each school year, administrators, educators, and librarians are encouraged to nominate a school library staff member who has been a help and inspiration to them.
Past Recipients of AkASL School Library Staff of the Year Award:
2023 Melissa Zeltwanger, Mat-Su
2020 Pam Verfaillie, Valdez High School, Valdez
2019 Teresa Brown, Kenai Middle and High School, Kenai
2018 Michelle Thomas, North Pole Middle School, Fairbanks
2017 Leigh Horner Haines Borough School District, Haines
2016 Sharon Pinkney, Clark Middle School, Anchorage
2016 Roberta Struck, Hanshew Middle School, Anchorage
- Operates a library program that strives toward the goals set forth in AASL's National School Library Standards.
- Promotes the development of independent lifetime readers and learners.
- Is an integral part of the educational team.
- Exemplifies professional involvement by sharing expertise with colleagues both locally and around the state.
- Is employed as a library staff member currently working in a school library position and is not eligible for the SLOY award. Staff member is either a certified teacher without a school librarian endorsement or classified library staff working independently or with a school librarian at his/her site.
- Demonstrates professionalism such as by being a member of AkASL and other professional organizations.
Each school year, administrators, educators, and librarians are encouraged to nominate a school library staff member who has been a help and inspiration to them.
- The SLSOY will receive a special award certificate and a prize.
- Each library staff member nominated will receive a School Library Staff Merit Award Certificate from the Association.
Past Recipients of AkASL School Library Staff of the Year Award:
2023 Melissa Zeltwanger, Mat-Su
2020 Pam Verfaillie, Valdez High School, Valdez
2019 Teresa Brown, Kenai Middle and High School, Kenai
2018 Michelle Thomas, North Pole Middle School, Fairbanks
2017 Leigh Horner Haines Borough School District, Haines
2016 Sharon Pinkney, Clark Middle School, Anchorage
2016 Roberta Struck, Hanshew Middle School, Anchorage
AKASL Linda k. barrett service award
2024
The Alaska Association of School Librarians gives an annual award to an Alaska school librarian who:
Past Recipients of the AkASL Linda K. Barrett Service Award:
2024 Pamela Verfaillie, Valdez
2020 Caitlin Jacobson, Ketchikan
2019 Jill Gann, Kenai
2018 Ann Morgester, Anchorage
2017 Dona Helmer, Anchorage
2016 Laura Guest, Anchorage
2015 Deborah Rinio, Fairbanks
2014 Karla Barkman, Kenai
2013 Janet Madsen, Fairbanks
2012 Erika Drain, Sitka
2011 Lynn McNamara, Anchorage
2010 Suzanne Metcalfe, Anchorage
2009 Robin Turk, Palmer
2008 Barb Bryson, Valdez
2007 Valerie Oliver, Anchorage
2006 Mary Hacker, Anchorage
2005 Cathy Boutin, Juneau
2004 Shelly Logsdon, Wasilla
2003 Tiki Levinson, Naknek
2002 Teresa Paulsen, Tok
2001 Bob VanDerWege, Kenai
2000 Sue Sherif, Fairbanks
1999 Gaylin Fuller, Fairbanks
1998 Bonnie Cavanaugh, Palmer
1997 Linda Masterson, Anchorage
1996 Pat Wamsley, Wasilla
1996 Mickey Templin, Anchorage
1995 Lois Petersen, Kotzebue
1994 Della Matthis, Anchorage
1993 Allan McCurry, Yukon Koyukuk
1992 Harriet McClain, Sitka
1991 Kari Mohn, Kenai
1990 Roz Goodman Bering, Strait
1989 Ann Symons, Juneau
1988 Mollie Bynum, Anchorage
1987 Phyllis Davis, Juneau
The Alaska Association of School Librarians gives an annual award to an Alaska school librarian who:
- is a member of AkASL
- has demonstrated outstanding service to the school library profession.
- has provided significant services to both state and local activities.
Past Recipients of the AkASL Linda K. Barrett Service Award:
2024 Pamela Verfaillie, Valdez
2020 Caitlin Jacobson, Ketchikan
2019 Jill Gann, Kenai
2018 Ann Morgester, Anchorage
2017 Dona Helmer, Anchorage
2016 Laura Guest, Anchorage
2015 Deborah Rinio, Fairbanks
2014 Karla Barkman, Kenai
2013 Janet Madsen, Fairbanks
2012 Erika Drain, Sitka
2011 Lynn McNamara, Anchorage
2010 Suzanne Metcalfe, Anchorage
2009 Robin Turk, Palmer
2008 Barb Bryson, Valdez
2007 Valerie Oliver, Anchorage
2006 Mary Hacker, Anchorage
2005 Cathy Boutin, Juneau
2004 Shelly Logsdon, Wasilla
2003 Tiki Levinson, Naknek
2002 Teresa Paulsen, Tok
2001 Bob VanDerWege, Kenai
2000 Sue Sherif, Fairbanks
1999 Gaylin Fuller, Fairbanks
1998 Bonnie Cavanaugh, Palmer
1997 Linda Masterson, Anchorage
1996 Pat Wamsley, Wasilla
1996 Mickey Templin, Anchorage
1995 Lois Petersen, Kotzebue
1994 Della Matthis, Anchorage
1993 Allan McCurry, Yukon Koyukuk
1992 Harriet McClain, Sitka
1991 Kari Mohn, Kenai
1990 Roz Goodman Bering, Strait
1989 Ann Symons, Juneau
1988 Mollie Bynum, Anchorage
1987 Phyllis Davis, Juneau
akasl "pat on the back" award
Do you have an administrator, individual or organization that goes above and beyond to support your library program? The Alaska Association of School Librarians offers annual recognition to school administrators, individuals or organizations that support school library programs and contribute to the advancement of the school librarian as an agent for raising student achievement.
Pat on the Back
2019 Awardees
Amy Spargo, Assistant Superintendent, Mat-Su School District
Bill Carlson, Teacher, Soldotna High School
Cathleen Edwards, IT/LMS Coordinator, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Dr. Christine Ermold, Director of Human Resources, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Doug Gordon, Teacher, Soldotna High School
Eric Willets, Teacher, Soldotna High School
John Brown, Principal, Mat-Su Central School
Kenai Peninsula School Board
Krissy Mahan, District Secretary, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Lori Marquardt, Book Keeper, Soldotna High School
Megan Smith, Head Secretary, Kenai Middle School
Melanie Hadaway, Exec. Director, Teaching & Learning, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Richard Smith, Principal, North Pole Middle School
2018 Awardees
Bill Carlson, Vocational Education/Metals/Auto Teacher, Soldotna High School, Soldotna, AK
Vaughn Dosko, Principal - Kenai Middle School, Kenai, AK
Kari Dendurent, Principal - Homer Middle School, Homer, AK
Mary Tanaka Abo, Empty Chair Committee Chair - Juneau Douglas School District, Juneau, AK
Karleen Grummett, Empty Chair Committee Chair - Juneau Douglas School District, Juneau, AK
Margie Shackelford, Empty Chair Committee Chair - Juneau Douglas School District, Juneau, AK
Karla Barkman, District Librarian - Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, Kenai, AK
Heather Vest, Administrative Assistant - Kenai Middle School, Kenai, AK
Richard Smith, Principal - North Pole Middle School, North Pole, AK
Debby Perkins, School Library Assistant - Auke Bay Elementary, Juneau, AK
Deanna Beck, Principal - Northwood ABC Elementary - Anchorage, AK
Bayshore Elementary PTA, Parent Teacher Association - Bayshore Elementary Anchorage, AK
John Brown, Principal - Mat-Su Central School, Wasilla, AK
Andy Allard, Youth Services Librarian - Anchorage School District, Anchorage, AK
Darlene Lugers, Substitute - Pioneer Peak Elementary, Palmer, AK
Karen Wallace, Principal - Northern Lights ABC, Anchorage, AK
Jethro Jones, Principal - Tanana Middle School, Fairbanks, AK
Katherine Haghighi, President - Advisory Board, Northern Lights ABC, Anchorage, AK
Tanya Pont, President - PTA, Northern Lights ABC, Anchorage, AK
Evleen Kelly, Library Aide - Anchorage School District, Anchorage, AK
2017 Awards
Kyra Aizstrauts, Principal – University Park Elementary, Fairbanks, AK
Stephanie Bohrnsen, Administrative Assistant – Soldotna High School, Soldotna, AK
Cathleen Edwards, ITT/LMS Curriculum Coordinator – Fairbanks School District, Fairbanks, AK
Alan Fields, Principal – Kenai Central High School, Kenai, AK
Patrick Freeman, Principal – Bowman Elementary, Anchorage, AK
Lisa Gabriel, Head Secretary – Kenai Central High School, Kenai, AK
Doug Gordon, CTE- Woods – Soldotna High School, Soldotna, AK
Tony Graham, Principal – Soldotna High School, Soldotna, AK
Leroy Grant, Principal – Muldoon Elementary, Anchorage, AK
Willy Guyll, Volunteer – Northwood ABC Elementary, Anchorage, AK
Laura Haskins, School Library Volunteer – Susan B. English School, Seldovia, AK
Bill Johnson, Principal – Delta Elementary School, Delta Junction, AK
Alison Mall, Assistant Principal – Homer High School, Homer, AK
Ann Morgester, Curriculum Coordinator, Libraries – Anchorage School District, Anchorage, AK
Jim Nygaard, Superintendent – Valdez City Schools, Valdez, AK
Wendy Pondolfino, Principal – Goldenview Middle School, Anchorage, AK
Tanya Pont, PTA President – Northern Lights ABC, Anchorage, AK
Melanie Shilling , School Secretary – Moose Pass School, Moose Pass, AK
Richard Smith, Principal – North Pole Middle School, North Pole, AK
Douglas Waclawski, Principal – Homer High School, Homer, AK
Sarah Walker, PTA President – Fire Lake Elementary, Eagle River, AK
Karen Wallace, Principal – Northern Lights ABC, Anchorage, AK
Ted Wilson, Director of Teaching and Learning – Juneau School District, Juneau, AK
T-Books – A student group that provides books for students/libraries in need. Mayzie Potton, Savannah Rizzo, and Sarah Nash – Nikiski High, Nikiski, AK
2014 AwardsIndividual Pat on the Back Awards
Darrell Bernsten, Principal, College Gate Elementary, Anchorage SD
Nancy Brady, Art Teacher, Goldenview Middle School, Anchorage SD
Cydney Duffin, Principal, Colony High School, Mat-Su Borough SD
Ronald Duncan, President/CEO, GCI
Patrick Freeman, Principal, Willard Bowman Elementary, Anchorage SD
Sami Graham, Principal, Trailside, Anchorage SD
Ed Graff, Superintendent, Anchorage School District
Sven Gustafson, Principal, Romig Middle School, Anchorage SD
LB Gregory, Volunteer, Goldenview Middle School, Anchorage SD
Lindsay Henry, Principal, Fire Lake Elementary, Anchorage SD
Lori Hoover, Principal, Auke Bay Elementary, Juneau SD
Lisa Huffman, Principal, Sand Lake Elementary, Anchorage SD
Heather Jones, Principal, Ocean View Elementary, Anchorage SD
Norm Masneri, Applied Tech Teacher, Goldenview Middle School, Anchorage
Leslie Moore, Head of Goldenview Sun’s Café, Goldenview Middle School
Rick Stone, Principal, West High School, Anchorage SD
Karen Wallace, Principal, Northern Lights ABC, Anchorage SD
Dimond High PTSA, Dimond High School, Anchorage SD
Fire Lake Elementary PTA, Fire Lake Elementary, Anchorage SD
Ocean View Elementary PTA, Ocean View Elementary, Anchorage SD
Sand Lake Elementary PTSA, Sand Lake Elementary, Anchorage SD
Northern Lights ABC PTA, Norhthern Lights Elementary, Anchorage SD
Northern Lights ABC Advisory Board, Northern Lights Elementary, Anchorage
Turnagain Elementary School PTA, Turnagain Elementary School, Anchorage
Willow Crest Elementary PTA, Willow Crest Elementary, Anchorage SD
2013 Awards
ABC Board, Northern Lights (ASD)
Alicia Woods, Muldoon Administrative Asst. (ASD)
Andy Holleman, President of Anchorage Education Assoc.
Ann Morgester, Library Curriculum Coordinator (ASD)
Rebecca J. Murphy, Curriculum Coordinator (MSBSD)
Bonny Rivera, T.I.G.E.R. Reading Chairperson (ASD)
Carissa Cote, Turnagain Elementary (ASD)
Cheryl Guyett, Dimond High Principal (ASD)
Dr. Jim Browder, Superintendent (ASD)
Eric Sonderquist, Programmer/Analyst (KPBSD)
Heather Jones, Ocean View Principal (ASD)
James Bell, Dimond High Asst. Principal (ASD)
Karen Gaborik, Asst. Secondary Superintendent (FNSBSD)
Karen Wallace, Northern Lights Principal (ASD)
Kyra Aizstrauts, University Park Elem. Principal (FNSBSD)
Leroy Grant, Muldoon Principal (ASD)
Lib. Resources Staff, Anchorage School District
Mary McMahon, Colony Middle Principal (MSBSD)
Northern Lights PTA, Northern Lights (ASD)
Ocean View PTA, Ocean View (ASD)
Richard Smith, North Pole Middle Principal (FNSBSD)
Sami Graham, Trailside Principal (ASD)
Sean Dusek, Asst. Superintendent (KPBSD)
Sheela Hull, Larson Elementary Principal (MSBSD)
Sherry Ellers, Mirror Lake Principal (ASD)
Turnagain PTA, Turnagain Elementary (ASD)
2012 Awards
Carol Boatman, Snowshoe Elementary Principal / Mat-Su
Carol Comeau, Superintendent / ASD
Carissa Cote, Turnagain Elementary Principal / ASD
Jeanne Fischer, Begich Middle Principal / ASD
Leroy Grant, Muldoon Elementary Principal / ASD
Sven Gustafson, Romig Middle Principal / ASD
Cheryl Guyett, Dimond High Principal / ASD
Jeremy Hamilton, Kaleidoscope School Academic Policy Committee Chair / KPBSD
Lindsay Henry, Fire Lake Elementary Principal / ASD
Andy Holleman, President Elect / Anchorage Education Association
Bobby Hinderliter, Ocean View Elementary Principal / ASD
Chris Kelliher, Eagle River Elementary Parent / ASD
Brooke Kelly, Goose Bay Elementary Principal / Mat-Su
Library Resources Department, Anchorage School District
Ann Morgester, Library Curriculum Coordinator / ASD
PTA, Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Sciences / KPBSD
PTA, Northern Lights ABC / ASD
Bonny Rivera, Northern Lights ABC Tiger Reading Program Volunteer Chair / ASD
School Board, Anchorage School District
Ruth Jean Shaw, Library Resources Department Manager / ASD
Kevin Smestad, Begich Middle PTSA President / ASD
Leslie Walker, O’Malley Elementary Principal / ASD
Karen Wallace, Northern Lights ABC Principal / ASD
Alicia Woods, Muldoon Elementary Administrative Assistant / ASD
Pat on the Back
2019 Awardees
Amy Spargo, Assistant Superintendent, Mat-Su School District
Bill Carlson, Teacher, Soldotna High School
Cathleen Edwards, IT/LMS Coordinator, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Dr. Christine Ermold, Director of Human Resources, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Doug Gordon, Teacher, Soldotna High School
Eric Willets, Teacher, Soldotna High School
John Brown, Principal, Mat-Su Central School
Kenai Peninsula School Board
Krissy Mahan, District Secretary, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Lori Marquardt, Book Keeper, Soldotna High School
Megan Smith, Head Secretary, Kenai Middle School
Melanie Hadaway, Exec. Director, Teaching & Learning, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Richard Smith, Principal, North Pole Middle School
2018 Awardees
Bill Carlson, Vocational Education/Metals/Auto Teacher, Soldotna High School, Soldotna, AK
Vaughn Dosko, Principal - Kenai Middle School, Kenai, AK
Kari Dendurent, Principal - Homer Middle School, Homer, AK
Mary Tanaka Abo, Empty Chair Committee Chair - Juneau Douglas School District, Juneau, AK
Karleen Grummett, Empty Chair Committee Chair - Juneau Douglas School District, Juneau, AK
Margie Shackelford, Empty Chair Committee Chair - Juneau Douglas School District, Juneau, AK
Karla Barkman, District Librarian - Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, Kenai, AK
Heather Vest, Administrative Assistant - Kenai Middle School, Kenai, AK
Richard Smith, Principal - North Pole Middle School, North Pole, AK
Debby Perkins, School Library Assistant - Auke Bay Elementary, Juneau, AK
Deanna Beck, Principal - Northwood ABC Elementary - Anchorage, AK
Bayshore Elementary PTA, Parent Teacher Association - Bayshore Elementary Anchorage, AK
John Brown, Principal - Mat-Su Central School, Wasilla, AK
Andy Allard, Youth Services Librarian - Anchorage School District, Anchorage, AK
Darlene Lugers, Substitute - Pioneer Peak Elementary, Palmer, AK
Karen Wallace, Principal - Northern Lights ABC, Anchorage, AK
Jethro Jones, Principal - Tanana Middle School, Fairbanks, AK
Katherine Haghighi, President - Advisory Board, Northern Lights ABC, Anchorage, AK
Tanya Pont, President - PTA, Northern Lights ABC, Anchorage, AK
Evleen Kelly, Library Aide - Anchorage School District, Anchorage, AK
2017 Awards
Kyra Aizstrauts, Principal – University Park Elementary, Fairbanks, AK
Stephanie Bohrnsen, Administrative Assistant – Soldotna High School, Soldotna, AK
Cathleen Edwards, ITT/LMS Curriculum Coordinator – Fairbanks School District, Fairbanks, AK
Alan Fields, Principal – Kenai Central High School, Kenai, AK
Patrick Freeman, Principal – Bowman Elementary, Anchorage, AK
Lisa Gabriel, Head Secretary – Kenai Central High School, Kenai, AK
Doug Gordon, CTE- Woods – Soldotna High School, Soldotna, AK
Tony Graham, Principal – Soldotna High School, Soldotna, AK
Leroy Grant, Principal – Muldoon Elementary, Anchorage, AK
Willy Guyll, Volunteer – Northwood ABC Elementary, Anchorage, AK
Laura Haskins, School Library Volunteer – Susan B. English School, Seldovia, AK
Bill Johnson, Principal – Delta Elementary School, Delta Junction, AK
Alison Mall, Assistant Principal – Homer High School, Homer, AK
Ann Morgester, Curriculum Coordinator, Libraries – Anchorage School District, Anchorage, AK
Jim Nygaard, Superintendent – Valdez City Schools, Valdez, AK
Wendy Pondolfino, Principal – Goldenview Middle School, Anchorage, AK
Tanya Pont, PTA President – Northern Lights ABC, Anchorage, AK
Melanie Shilling , School Secretary – Moose Pass School, Moose Pass, AK
Richard Smith, Principal – North Pole Middle School, North Pole, AK
Douglas Waclawski, Principal – Homer High School, Homer, AK
Sarah Walker, PTA President – Fire Lake Elementary, Eagle River, AK
Karen Wallace, Principal – Northern Lights ABC, Anchorage, AK
Ted Wilson, Director of Teaching and Learning – Juneau School District, Juneau, AK
T-Books – A student group that provides books for students/libraries in need. Mayzie Potton, Savannah Rizzo, and Sarah Nash – Nikiski High, Nikiski, AK
2014 AwardsIndividual Pat on the Back Awards
Darrell Bernsten, Principal, College Gate Elementary, Anchorage SD
Nancy Brady, Art Teacher, Goldenview Middle School, Anchorage SD
Cydney Duffin, Principal, Colony High School, Mat-Su Borough SD
Ronald Duncan, President/CEO, GCI
Patrick Freeman, Principal, Willard Bowman Elementary, Anchorage SD
Sami Graham, Principal, Trailside, Anchorage SD
Ed Graff, Superintendent, Anchorage School District
Sven Gustafson, Principal, Romig Middle School, Anchorage SD
LB Gregory, Volunteer, Goldenview Middle School, Anchorage SD
Lindsay Henry, Principal, Fire Lake Elementary, Anchorage SD
Lori Hoover, Principal, Auke Bay Elementary, Juneau SD
Lisa Huffman, Principal, Sand Lake Elementary, Anchorage SD
Heather Jones, Principal, Ocean View Elementary, Anchorage SD
Norm Masneri, Applied Tech Teacher, Goldenview Middle School, Anchorage
Leslie Moore, Head of Goldenview Sun’s Café, Goldenview Middle School
Rick Stone, Principal, West High School, Anchorage SD
Karen Wallace, Principal, Northern Lights ABC, Anchorage SD
Dimond High PTSA, Dimond High School, Anchorage SD
Fire Lake Elementary PTA, Fire Lake Elementary, Anchorage SD
Ocean View Elementary PTA, Ocean View Elementary, Anchorage SD
Sand Lake Elementary PTSA, Sand Lake Elementary, Anchorage SD
Northern Lights ABC PTA, Norhthern Lights Elementary, Anchorage SD
Northern Lights ABC Advisory Board, Northern Lights Elementary, Anchorage
Turnagain Elementary School PTA, Turnagain Elementary School, Anchorage
Willow Crest Elementary PTA, Willow Crest Elementary, Anchorage SD
2013 Awards
ABC Board, Northern Lights (ASD)
Alicia Woods, Muldoon Administrative Asst. (ASD)
Andy Holleman, President of Anchorage Education Assoc.
Ann Morgester, Library Curriculum Coordinator (ASD)
Rebecca J. Murphy, Curriculum Coordinator (MSBSD)
Bonny Rivera, T.I.G.E.R. Reading Chairperson (ASD)
Carissa Cote, Turnagain Elementary (ASD)
Cheryl Guyett, Dimond High Principal (ASD)
Dr. Jim Browder, Superintendent (ASD)
Eric Sonderquist, Programmer/Analyst (KPBSD)
Heather Jones, Ocean View Principal (ASD)
James Bell, Dimond High Asst. Principal (ASD)
Karen Gaborik, Asst. Secondary Superintendent (FNSBSD)
Karen Wallace, Northern Lights Principal (ASD)
Kyra Aizstrauts, University Park Elem. Principal (FNSBSD)
Leroy Grant, Muldoon Principal (ASD)
Lib. Resources Staff, Anchorage School District
Mary McMahon, Colony Middle Principal (MSBSD)
Northern Lights PTA, Northern Lights (ASD)
Ocean View PTA, Ocean View (ASD)
Richard Smith, North Pole Middle Principal (FNSBSD)
Sami Graham, Trailside Principal (ASD)
Sean Dusek, Asst. Superintendent (KPBSD)
Sheela Hull, Larson Elementary Principal (MSBSD)
Sherry Ellers, Mirror Lake Principal (ASD)
Turnagain PTA, Turnagain Elementary (ASD)
2012 Awards
Carol Boatman, Snowshoe Elementary Principal / Mat-Su
Carol Comeau, Superintendent / ASD
Carissa Cote, Turnagain Elementary Principal / ASD
Jeanne Fischer, Begich Middle Principal / ASD
Leroy Grant, Muldoon Elementary Principal / ASD
Sven Gustafson, Romig Middle Principal / ASD
Cheryl Guyett, Dimond High Principal / ASD
Jeremy Hamilton, Kaleidoscope School Academic Policy Committee Chair / KPBSD
Lindsay Henry, Fire Lake Elementary Principal / ASD
Andy Holleman, President Elect / Anchorage Education Association
Bobby Hinderliter, Ocean View Elementary Principal / ASD
Chris Kelliher, Eagle River Elementary Parent / ASD
Brooke Kelly, Goose Bay Elementary Principal / Mat-Su
Library Resources Department, Anchorage School District
Ann Morgester, Library Curriculum Coordinator / ASD
PTA, Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Sciences / KPBSD
PTA, Northern Lights ABC / ASD
Bonny Rivera, Northern Lights ABC Tiger Reading Program Volunteer Chair / ASD
School Board, Anchorage School District
Ruth Jean Shaw, Library Resources Department Manager / ASD
Kevin Smestad, Begich Middle PTSA President / ASD
Leslie Walker, O’Malley Elementary Principal / ASD
Karen Wallace, Northern Lights ABC Principal / ASD
Alicia Woods, Muldoon Elementary Administrative Assistant / ASD