Teach with impact. Live with adventure. Create without limits.

In Alaska, teaching reaches far beyond the classroom. Your creativity inspires new ways of learning, your impact shapes entire communities, and every day brings the adventure of living in one of the most extraordinary places on earth.

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Stories from Alaskan Teachers

A Message from Clayton Holland, Superintendent Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

In Alaska, teaching goes beyond the classroom. Communities welcome teachers as mentors and neighbors, and every day offers a chance to learn, grow, and make a real impact. Here, adventure and purpose go hand in hand.

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New job openings in Alaskan schools are coming up all of the time, if you don’t see something that works for you, you can reach out to districts, make an applicant profile, or check back later.

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See the impact of teaching in Alaska

These teachers took a leap—and discovered new ways to teach, connect, and matter. In their own words, here’s what it’s like.

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Bo Sahr left Wisconsin at 22 and found in rural Alaska the adventure—and community—that made him a leader.
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Bo Sahr

Nunapitchuk

Meghan Redmond came to Alaska for a one-year job and stayed to become a national award–winning educator.
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Meghan Redmond

Twin Hills, Homer Middle SChool

Spenser Nelson left big schools behind to find real community in rural Alaska. In Nightmute, he’s not just a teacher—he’s family.
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Spenser Nelson

Negtemiut

For five years, Principal Mc Kerwin Niño Acdal has made Crow Village Sam School his home. A dreamer from the Philippines, he’s become both an educator and a cultural bridge in rural Alaska.
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Mc Kerwin Niño Acdal​

Crow Village Sam School​

Advancing the education profession in Alaska

The Alaska Educator Retention and Recruitment Center (AERRC), serves as the central organization dedicated to strengthening teacher retention and recruitment efforts statewide. AERRC fosters a collaborative, unified approach to ensure every Alaska community benefits from a stable, effective, and supported educator workforce.

Through strategic partnerships, data-driven solutions, and community engagement, AERRC empowers educators and stakeholders to implement sustainable practices that enrich teaching and learning environments, paving the way for positive student outcomes and a thriving educational landscape for Alaska.

AERRC is administered by the Alaska Council of School Administrators (ACSA).

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Upcoming events

Educator Retention and Recruitment Convening

January 23, 2026

This conference is specifically designed for school district leaders and their hiring teams to focus on innovative strategies for educator recruitment. Educators who are also interested in supporting hiring teams are invited as well.

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