Kacy Lou is LPSD’s itinerant counselor. She has called Port Alsworth home since 2015 and is overjoyed to be working her dream job combination with Lake & Peninsula School District and Lake & Peninsula Airlines. She is the proud momma of an LPSD junior and is also an avid reader, writer, and novice cross-country skier. Kacy Lou has been working in education for over a decade and has taught English and several electives, but found a passion for melding student support and school administration after serving as a high school principal in Colorado for several years. She received her Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning – Student Services from Liberty University, her Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership from University of Alaska – Anchorage, and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Ingigenous Education and Mental Health at the University of Alaska - Fairbanks.

Set up a meeting with Miss Leyba by visiting her Calendly.

Elisabeth Ludwig is LPSD's Social Worker in training. She found her home in Newhalen, Alaska in 2020, but has lived and worked in the district since 2016 as an elementary school teacher. She received her Bachelor's in Education from North Greenville University and is currently working towards her Master's in Social Work at the University of Alaska- Anchorage. Elisabeth loves plants and gardening. She also enjoys spending time with her family. She has been working with students for about a decade and hopes to grow into her new role as LPSD's Social Worker by bridging gaps in relationships and bringing people together. 

Set up a meeting with Elisabeth by sending her an email at: ELudwig@lpsd.com. 

Patty McCasland works for Bristol Bay Regional Career and Technical Education (BBRCTE) as the LPSD Career Development Specialist. She taught middle school and high school in Newhalen for three and a half years prior and transitioned into this role this school year. Patty has her Master of Science in Curriculum Design and Instructional Technology from SUNY Albany and is currently working on a second masters program at St. Bonaventure University for School Counseling. Patty is available to help support students and staff in regards to CTE questions as well as post secondary planning, including: college and trade school applications, FAFSA, scholarships, and facilitating the permit/license exam. Patty really enjoys working with students to support them in making solid plans after they graduate. When Patty isn’t working, she enjoys reading, traveling, and playing with her dog, Bauer. 

Set up a meeting with Patty by sending her an email at: pmccasland@bbrcte.org