Administration

John Juvinall came to Stebbins from the Tacoma School District in Washington State, where he taught computer science, math and physical education for over 20 years at all levels of K-12 education.

After receiving a degree in Education from Central Washington University, John began his career in education in 1986 in the Cape Flattery School District working with the Makah tribal community.

A lifelong learner with Master degrees in Computer Science and Education Administration, John recently completed his Superintendent Certification from Lamar University. John brings a well-rounded, diverse perspective and a commitment to shared leadership. As an advocate for children and families, John is dedicated to strengthening communities through education.

I grew up in Coney Island, NY, (home of the world-famous Hot Dog Eating Contest!) and Bremerton, Washington (former home of the USS Missouri).

After high school, I attended the University of Notre Dame and subsequently graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Political Science. After graduation I attended law school for one year and then went to work for the Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company. I started as a long distance operator and, after three years with “Ma Bell,” I ended my tenure as the manager of a long distance operating unit.

Although I enjoyed my experience with the phone company, I wanted a job where I worked with children. I applied and was accepted into the Master of Social Work program at the University of Washington with an emphasis on school social work.

After graduating, I was hired by Tacoma Public School District. During my time in Tacoma I worked as a school social worker, special education teacher, assistant principal, and principal, and I coached basketball, volleyball, and track. I was also able to take education-related travel to Denmark, Norway, Sweden, South Korea, New Zealand, Mexico and Canada. In 2014 I retired from Tacoma and came to Alaska. I have worked in the villages of Gambell, Bethel, Napaskiak, Eek, Quinhagak, Good News, Newtok, Platinum, and Stebbins.

In my free time I enjoy reading, writing, photography, skiing, walking, good movies, cooking and eating with friends, and SCUBA diving for crab in Washington.

Before moving up to Stebbins I called Minnesota home. I grew up in Minneapolis, left for college and got my first counseling job in Fergus Falls, MN. From there I moved to Alberta, Canada to work at a small college for several years. I returned to Minnesota and came to you fresh off of 17 years of counseling at a middle school in Bloomington.

I have a little bit of experience in Alaska; I cooked for a large set-net crew out of Kodiak for several summers. It's hard to leave Minneapolis in the summer because I can't harvest my veggie garden. Other hobbies include: travel, sewing, reading, music (listening not performing), drinking good coffee with friends and being an enthusiastic fan of high school sports.

My name is Jaimie Gleissner Leusch, and I grew up in Rochelle, Illinois (a small farm town in the northern part of the state).

After graduating from Illinois State University in 2010, I decided to take a summer job at Yes Bay Lodge, just outside of Ketchikan, Alaska. This experience made me fall in love with the state and living remotely. Upon earning my second degree in Publishing Studies, I knew I wanted to be back in Alaska as soon as possible.

Little did I know, the desire to be in Alaska would lead me to the wonderful village of Stebbins. This will be my 7th year in the community, and I will be acting as the instructional coach. My husband, Eric, and I are blessed to share our time here with our children, Townes and Hardy Grace. Our dog’s name is Fritz, and no, he isn’t pregnant.

In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, crocheting, watching and playing sports, and being outside. Hiking, fishing, snowshoeing, and camping are some of my favorite activities.