Hello everyone! My name is Mrs. Alex. This is my third year teaching Science and CTE at Chugiak, but tenth year teaching, and I still love it every day. I’m originally from New England, but Alaska has won my heart. You might find my husband, dog, and myself on the hiking trails on the weekends. I’m looking forward to a fun school year!

Please email alex_christina@asdk12.org with a quick introduction and photo of you and your family!

Hello! I am a fanatic for Chugiak and a mustang through and through. As a 1992 alum of CHS, I love supporting my students in their sporting/musical/academic endeavors. I am a photographer and traveler. Experiencing different cultures and walking the streets of history, have provided me many amazing memories to cherish. I would love to hear about your travels.

Please email armstrong_angela@asdk12.org with a quick introduction and photo of your family!

Bonjour à tous! Welcome back to school! This summer has been busy with everything from rebuilding my fireplace to becoming a doctoral candidate. My husband and I live in Eagle River, along with our two dogs and two cats - otherwise known as the most spoiled animals in Alaska. This is my 6th year at Chugiak and I'm looking forward to working with you to make it amazing!

I'd love to learn a bit about you and your family. My email is Ayers_Nicole@asdk12.org and I hope to hear from you soon!

Feel free to email bariletti_david@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

Send him a picture and 2-3 sentence welcome to help get to know you and your family!

Feel free to email bick_susan@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

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Welcome home! Home is what Chugiak has been for me! Here I met my husband many years ago, sent my own children here, and have been blessed by everyone here as my life has evolved into my living in a new house around the corner. This is my "Hotel California," where kids have come to launch into life. I am priviledged to be a part of so much good. Welcome home...no let's go learn some stuff!

Send me an email and say "What's up!" cook_sallyjo@asdk12.org

Feel free to email croft_joshua@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

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GySgt Dervaes spent a combined total of 20 years in the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps, Respectively. While on active duty he specialized in Infantry and Field Artillery and also spent time as a Mountaineering Instructor, Combat Instructor of Water Survival and Recruiter. GySgt Dervaes retired from the Marine Corps in March of 2011 and is starting his eighth year serving as an NJROTC instructor.

Feel free to email ditzler_paulette@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

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Feel free to email fullmer_kevin@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

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Feel free to email gailey_liz@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

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Hello and welcome back to school. My name is Mr. Granata and I’ve been a science teacher here at CHS for 22 years. Some of your parents may even have had me as one of their science teachers if they graduated from CHS, so ask them if they remember me. I’m excited to get going with this new year even with all the challenges we face here at its beginning. I’m new to this style of learning too so I want to assure you that we will learn together and I’ll do all I can to make this a wonderful, exciting, and memorable year.

I'd love to meet your family, so send me an email and say hi! granata_james@asdk12.org

Feel free to email grasse_sonia@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

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Hey Mustangs! I am Ms. Handeland. I love my job and my life here in Alaska. I am excited to tackle Yearbook this year and continue teaching English II and IV. I enjoy being the Drama, Debate, + Forensics coach as well. You can reach me via email at handeland_mackenna@asdk12.org and on Instagram @mshandeland . Let's have a great year!!

Welcome to the 2020/2021 school year. This is my fourth year teaching at Chugiak High School and 29^th year in the Anchorage School District. I spent my first 8 years at East High, then 15 at Gruening Middle School and after that 2 years at McLaughlin Youth Center. I am confident that together we will make this a successful quarter and hopefully be back at Chugiak High sooner rather than later.

You can reach me at holta_eric@asdk12.org. Looking forward to meeting and working with you all.

Feel free to email jones_denise@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

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Feel free to email kinder_david@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

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LtCol Koloski spent a total of 21 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Serving as a Logistics Officer, she held numerous billets to include Platoon Commander, Squadron and Group Logistics Officer, Company Commander, Battalion Operations Officer, Regimental Operations Officer, Regimental Executive Officer, and MEF Staff Secretary. LtCol Koloski retired from the Marine Corps in August of 2017 and is starting up her third year serving as an NJROTC instructor.

Feel free to email landers_ryan@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

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I've been at Chugiak for 30 years as a history and government teacher and now as a Librarian. We have scads of new books to check out to you. Go to the Library website at chugiaklibrary.wordpress.com for details on the upcoming Curbside Checkout for library books. I hope to hear from you soon.

Hi everyone! I’m Ms. Lierman or as the students call me, Ms. Keri and I am the teacher for Life Skills. I have taught for 17 years, 15 with ASD and 12 of those with Chugiak. I am a true Mustang as I graduated from here and came back! I am the nerd of the team who always has my nose in a book and not allowed in the kitchen (I burn water according to my daughter). I am terrified of glitter and balloons.

Life Skills runs with the help of five wonderful people!

• Keri is the nerd of the group

• Keelie is the shy lamb

• Annie is our humor

• Julie is the athletic one

• Jonnie is our musical jammer

Send us a picture of you and your family from this summer and 2-3 sentences to get to know you and/or to catch up! lierman_keri@asdk12.org

Hello All! I’m Mrs. Logan! This will be my 6^th year at Chugiak, teaching American History and Government, and I’m excited to also add World Discovery Seminar World History this year. In my spare time I enjoy hanging out with my family camping, or ice skating with my two daughters. I also enjoy reading and am a huge Harry Potter nerd.

I look forward to getting to know you all this year and would love to hear from you. You can email me at logan_alyssa@asdk12.org. Please send me a photo and a little introduction of yourself!

I'm Judy Lyon. I've been in Alaska for five years and at Chugiak High School for four. I love it here! I'm a hiker, photography buff, mom, grandmother, and nature lover. I believe in planning for the future, while living today! That means that I enjoy simple things: going outside all year round, real homemade food, meeting face-to-face with friends, and walking my dog, Ginger. I enjoy music and learning and smelling flowers--I enjoy living my life. I use technology, as we all must, but I choose to be the master of my devices, not a slave to them.

Stop in and say hi! lyon_judy@asdk12.org

¡Saludos a todos! I grew up in Colorado and spent my first eight years as a Spanish Teacher in Western CO at Fruita Monument High School. This is my fourth year at Chugiak High School teaching traditional Spanish classes and Spanish Immersion. When I’m not working, you will probably find me outdoors- I like to hike, bike, or take my brown dog, Winston, for walks while the weather is warm. During the winter, you may find me on ski trails and hopefully I won’t run into you literally. I do, please save your laughter for later, and instead offer words of encouragement or pointers, as this is a new hobby for me! I am super proud to be a Mustang and I am looking forward to a great year!

Send me an email to ­introduce your family! marks_elizabeth@asdk12.org

Hello! I'm Brian Mason. I've been teaching here at Chugiak for 14 years and absolutely love what I do! I also love backcountry skiing, climbing, flying, exploring, and having adventures of all types. If you have any questions about the upcoming school year or just want to connect, please email me at mason_brian@asdk12.org. I look forward to meeting you all soon!

Feel free to email mcdonald_deanna@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

Send her a picture and 2-3 sentence welcome to help get to know you and your family!

I’m Mr. McD! My friends call me a gamer nerd, but I also love chemistry and physics. I have 2 young children, and I have been teaching science for 7 years.

I’d love to hear from my new students, so please email mcdonogh.paul@gmail.com. Send me a photo of your family and write a few sentences for me to get to know you!

Feel free to email metzger_tori@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

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Feel free to email miller_kynsey@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

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Feel free to email eastonpetito_ashley@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

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Hello! I'm Brandi Portie. I am a small-town Louisiana girl transplanted to this beautiful Alaska world. I have been teaching here at Chugiak for 3 years and love being a Mustang! I also love reading, softball, volleyball, playing card games and spending time with my family. I look forward to meeting you all soon!

Send me an email to check in and say hi! portie_brandi@asdk12.org

Feel free to email reed_lisa@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

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Feel free to email richards_mary@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

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Hey, orchestra! I’m Mrs. Schwartz! I am a cellist, wife, mom, and dog lover in addition to being a teacher! Even though I won’t be at CHS for quarters 1 and 3, please don’t be shy to email me any time! You can join our fun Google Classroom, too!

Feel free to email senden_kristi@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

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Hi Students – I am Mrs. Shillington, or Mrs S. since my name is so long. I’ve taught math for over 28 years. This is year 18 at Chugiak. My hobbies include growing flowers, veggie gardening and preserving it, hiking, kayaking on my lake, piano, playing with my new Aussie pup on our 6 acre farm close to Point MacKenzie. I have 3 adult children who are all married and I have 10 grandchildren to enjoy. I look forward to teaching you math.

Send an email to shillington_frances@asdk12.org

Feel free to email spackman_roger@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

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Feel free to email sullivan_erin@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

Send her a picture and 2-3 sentence welcome to help get to know you and your family!Also, see the welcome for James Allison (below), a teacher-intern will be working with Ms. Sullivan.

Howdy Mustangs! I am classically trained in math and have been teaching for 20+ years. I recently began sponsoring the photography club, and I have been the improv coach for 8 years, where I am called Tempsey. I am trained in the art of drinking orange juice and love being part of the Mustang team. I am excited to hear from you so please send me an email at templeton_laurie@asdk12.org with some pictures and a note about yourself!

Hello, everyone! This is my 16th year teaching Social Studies with ASD and my 13th year at Chugiak. In my spare time I enjoy traveling to foreign countries, hiking all over Alaska, writing novels about women from history, and baking tasty treats for my family and friends.

Please email me thornton_stephanie@asdk12.org with an introduction to your family!

Feel free to email torbensen_claire@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

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Feel free to email trombley_kody@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

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Feel free to email wall_douglas@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

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Hi everyone! My name is Rodney Wild, I teach social studies and I am starting my 23^rd year here at Chugiak (where I also graduated in 1982). I am excited to get this school year going and seeing your faces!

Send me an email and say hi! Wild_rodney@asdk12.org

Feel free to email williams_megan@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

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My name is John Yarger. I teach traditional Spanish and Spanish Immersion at Chugiak High School. I am originally from Montana, and fell in love with Spanish language and culture when I participated in a study abroad program to La Paz, Baja California Mexico in 1999. Since then, I have lived in many Latin American countries, and even met my wife in Santiago, Chile in 2003. We have one son, and we enjoy all things outdoors. We often travel to Montana and Mexico where we enjoy hanging out with family and friends. I am very passionate about teaching Spanish, and I hope my Spanish students will not only learn how to communicate in Spanish, but will also love and appreciate learning a new language for all that it has to offer.

Send me an email to say ¡hola! yarger_john@asdk12.org

Feel free to email allison_jmes@asdk12.org to introduce your family!

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