- Cama-i, quyana tailuci!
- (Central Yup’ik)
- "Greetings, thank you for coming!"
Commissioner's Office
Commissioner Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. Michael Johnson began his service as Commissioner on July 1, 2016.
Commissioner Johnson served in the Copper River School District as superintendent, school principal, district curriculum and staff development director, elementary teacher, and special education program assistant. During his tenure as its principal, Glennallen Elementary School was named a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Dr. Johnson also is a recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award.
Commissioner Johnson holds certification in Alaska as a teacher and administrator. He holds a bachelor of arts degree and a master of arts in teaching degree in elementary education from Columbia International University, and a doctorate of philosophy in education and intercultural studies from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
E-mail Commissioner Dr. Michael Johnson
Telephone: (907) 465-2802
Fax: (907) 465-4156
| Commissioner’s Office Staff | ||
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| Erin Hardin | Special Assistant & Legislative Liaison | (907) 465-2803 |
| Grant Robinson | Public Information Officer | (907) 500-4983 |
| Linda Mattson | Executive Secretary | (907) 465-2802 |
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Main Line |
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(907) 465-2800 |
The Office of the Commissioner is responsible for upholding the department’s mission, core services, and goals to support the state’s vision that “all students will succeed in their education and work, shape worthwhile and satisfying lives for themselves, exemplify the best values of society, and be effective in improving the character and quality of the world about them.” (AS 14.03.015)
The Office of the Commissioner provides leadership and direction for the department by establishing policy and coordinating agency strategy to meet Alaska’s Education Challenge and support an excellent education for every student every day. Commissioner’s office staff provide executive level oversight of department activities and services, support the State Board of Education and Early Development, fulfill public inquiries and requests, disseminate public information, and serve as liaisons with the governor’s office, legislature, congressional offices, other government agencies, school districts, native tribes and organizations, and Alaska’s education partner organizations.