AASB Board of Directors - Officers
tfp [at] akwisp [dot] com (Tammy Fowler-Pound) President Unalaska 907-581-1463
crystalk [at] gci [dot] net (Crystal Kennedy) President-elect Anchorage 907-696-2624
Lon Garrison Secretary/Treasurer Sitka 907-738-0798
scrawford [at] aasb [dot] org (Sammy Crawford) Past-President Kenai Peninsula 907-283-9271
AASB Board of Directors
Charlene Arneson Chugach 907-522-7400
northstar4450 [at] barrow [dot] com (Arnold Brower) North Slope 907-852-2611
rdemmert [at] hotmail [dot] com (Roseann Demmert) Klawock 907-209-5412
born2bwildinalaska [at] yahoo [dot] com (Duane Edelman) Valdez 907-834-6567
Sunni Hilts Kenai 907-714-8888
shull [at] aasb [dot] org (Sue Hull) Fairbanks 907-479-5729
aanaqk [at] yahoo [dot] com (Aana Kinegak) Yupiit 907-695-6311
mauer [at] wildak [dot] net (Richard Mauer) Delta/Greely 907-895-4956
ccschafer25 [at] hotmail [dot] com (Choc Schafer) Ketchikan 907-225-2462
jsteiner [at] aasb [dot] org (John Steiner) Anchorage 907-696-2629
Andi Story Juneau 907-789-4292
AASB Staff
crose [at] aasb [dot] org (Carl Rose) Executive Director
Carl Rose has devoted most of his adult life to improving public schools and advocating for the youth of Alaska. Since being elected to the Skagway School Board as a young businessman in 1974, rising to president of the AASB in 1983, and serving in his current position since 1987, Rose has participated in every major education innovation in Alaska. Today, AASB is one of the most prominent organizations in Alaska public education, representing 53 local school districts and working with many partner organizations to promote the education, health, welfare and safety of children and youth. Under his leadership, AASB has matured from a small non-profit with limited responsibilities into statewide organization that advocates for Alaska’s children.
jreeves [at] aasb [dot] org (Joseph Reeves) Associate Executive Director
Joseph Reeves has worked with school boards since 1986. He was the Director of Board Development and Superintendent Search Services for the New York State School Boards Association before joining AASB in 1998. As Associate Executive Director Joseph facilitates the operation of all AASB services and functions. He also is the primary contact for Policy Services. Joseph has a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration.
ttullis [at] aasb [dot] org (Timi Tullis) Director Membership Services
Timi Tullis' responsibilities include planning conferences and workshops aligned to Board Standards, facilitating in-district workshops, as well as the development of on line workshops for board members. Timi led the Alaska ICE Resiliency in Residence Life Project for six years, helping to incorporate the assets framework into Alaska's boarding high schools and communities throughout Alaska and was the Program Manager for Alaska ICE project working with partner organizations across the state. She presented at the NSBA President’s Retreat in the summer of 2007 sharing the Community Engagement work that Alaska ICE has done in the state of Alaska. Timi has an MA in Education from Michigan State University.
nwooten [at] aasb [dot] org (Norm Wooten) Director of Quality Schools/Quality Students (QS2)
Norm Wooten has served on the Kodiak Island Borough Board of Education since 1990. He has served in numerous positions and various committees, including two terms as president. His service with AASB began in 1993 when he was first elected to the board, where he served until last year, twice as president. Norm was also the president of the National School Boards Association for 2007-2008. In 2009, he joined the AASB staff as the Director of QS2.
jgreely [at] aasb [dot] org (John Greely) Chief Editor
John Greely is an experienced journalist and writer whose duties include planning the content for all major AASB publications and website, supporting staff involved in legislative activities, developing position papers, special publications and generating research for members and staff. He also conducts salary and issue surveys, tracks labor relations information and conducts communications workshops for member districts.
dmiller [at] aasb [dot] org (Diana Miller) Business Manager
Diana Miller has over 25 years of accounting experience, including 20 at AASB. She is responsible for preparation of the AASB budget and annual audits. She also supervises the accounting staff and all aspects of the business office. Other duties include meeting coordinator and negotiating with hotels for all AASB meetings and conferences.
inylen [at] aasb [dot] org (Ildi Nylen) Executive Administrative Assistant
Ildi schedules appointments and coordinates travel for the Executive Director. She coordinates and provides general support to the superintendent search facilitator, including communications with applicants, maintenance of confidential applicant files, coordinating logistics with client districts and search finalists. Ildi also assists with Policy Development Services by processing rough drafts to final copy and coordinating the completion of policy manual contract work with district personnel. She assists the AASB Board of Directors with travel at the state and national level.
nblumenshine [at] aasb [dot] org (Nicole Blumenshine) Administrative Assistant
Nicole provides logistical coordination and general support to AASB and Alaska ICE and offers a warm, enthusiastic approach to managing the daily responsibilities of the office. A welcome addition to our team in January 2010, Nicole has a natural ability to multi-task and to keep the office staff organized and effective.
Alaska Initiative for Community Engagement
srue [at] aasb [dot] org (Sally Rue) Director of Alaska ICE
Sally Rue brings 30 years of professional experience in the fields of community planning and public participation and 20 years of personal involvement in Alaska education: as an active parent volunteer, former Juneau School Board member and member of the Alaska Board of Education and Early Development. Alaska ICEs community engagement work puts her professional and personal experience and skills to work in support of Alaska's kids.
snelson [at] aasb [dot] org (Steve Nelson) Public Information Coordinator, Project Coordinator
For over 30 years Steve Nelson has provided communications, public relations, and project management services to nonprofit organizations, private industry, broadcasters, advertising agencies, the Alaska Legislature and three Alaska governors. He joined the Association of Alaska School Boards in 2004 and has assumed lead roles in two AASB initiatives: Public Information Coordinator of the Alaska Initiative for Community Engagement (Alaska ICE) and Project Coordinator of the Consortium for Digital Learning (CDL).
lklein [at] aasb [dot] org (Lori Klein) Programs Manager
Lori Klein serves as the Programs Manager for the Alaska ICE team. Lori has a over a decade of program management experience in public education and non profits. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in speech and language therapy and a Master's Degree in higher education.
hoverturf [at] aasb [dot] org (Hank Overturf) Community Engagement Educator
Hank Overturf, has been an educator in both rural and urban Alaskan communities for 25 years with eleven of those years as a high school administrator. His emphasis is community engagement, and particularly working with school boards and youth engagement.
bsmith [at] aasb [dot] org (Bridget Smith) Community Engagement Educator
Bridget Smith has more than a decade of experience working with families as an adult educator with the Southeast Regional Resource Center, and many years of Alaskan experience, from teaching in McGrath to serving as Adjunct Professor at UAS. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in education from the University of Alaska and a Master’s Degree in psychology from Catholic University of America, has taught English in China, and has written a number of books, articles, and essays.
lmurray [at] aasb [dot] org (Lakota Murray) Community Engagement Educator
Lakota Murray grew up in Southwest Alaska and joins the AASB team after seven years with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, where she worked in a variety of roles. She has extensive experience and training in counseling, leadership, and wellness.
jlefing [at] aasb [dot] org (Jenni Lefing) Community Engagement Educator
Jenni Lefing has worked in the non-profit sector in rural and urban communities for the past 10 years. This experience includes program coordination, research and evaluation and group facilitation for a variety of community development issues. She holds a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Development from the SIT Graduate Institute, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service Studies from Cornell University.
acaulfield [at] aasb [dot] org (Annie Caulfield) Community Engagement Educator
Annie Caulfield worked as an elementary school counselor for 12 years before joining the team at AASB. Prior to that she taught first grade in rural and urban Alaska, worked as a home visitor and parent educator, and mentored student teachers. She holds a Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling from UAF and is passionate about advocating for all of Alaska's children.
jjohnson [at] aasb [dot] org (June Johnson) Accountant
June Johnson keeps track of all of the finances for Alaska ICE, and monitors the writing and progress of the budget for our multi-year federal grant. In addition, June also handles all of the day-to-day billing and accounts payable work.
raguilar [at] aasb [dot] org (Ryan Aguilar) Communications Specialist
Ryan Aguilar serves as writer/editor for the Alaska ICE team. Along with researching, writing and editing original material to support the efforts of Alaska ICE, he also collects, sorts and reviews inspiring stories and informational materials from Alaskans around the state, for inclusion and publication on the Alaska ICE website and within other outreach materials.
School District Contacts (from the State of Alaska Dept. of Education and Early Development)
