What Happened?
Anchorage, AK-based Anchorage School District Appointed Deena Bishop as Superintendent
About the Company
Interested in an exciting career in Anchorage, Alaska? If so the Anchorage School District may be the place for you. The ASD sits at the “crossroads of the world” in south-central Alaska. Fifteen hundred air miles from Seattle, Washington the district serves the south central Alaska communities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak and Girdwood. Encompassing almost 2,000 square miles (larger than Rhode Island) and educating almost 48,000 students, it is the 97th largest school district in the nation. With over 130 different schools and programs the ASD is a district of choice that is recognized both inside and outside of the state as a district that serves the educational needs of their community. With a diverse student population (a 2013 study showed that Anchorage had the most diverse high schools in the U.S.) minority students comprise more than 50 percent of the student population. Over 99 different languages are spoken by the students of the ASD. The ASD supports their employees in achieving their initiatives through comprehensive, diversified professional development, award winning mentoring programs, and competitive salary, insurance, and retirement packages. The ASD is a great place to work and enjoy all the treasures of the great outdoors, while basking in the benefits of a large-urban setting. There are greenbelts and parks with dozens of activities for families. World-class fishing, skiing, snow-machining, ice skating, sledding, hiking, biking, and rafting are just a stone`s throw away. For those preferring city experiences Anchorage has a thriving Arts community, world class dining, and a myriad of cultural experiences to enjoy. Anchorage is a place where adventure and sophistication live in perfect harmony, a destination that offers the best of all worlds. Come experience the “Great Wild!”
About the Person
Deena M. Bishop is Superintendent at Anchorage School District. Previously, Deena held various senior HR leadership roles in the industry.
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