UAF School of Education

09/30/2026

Wearing our orange on National Remembrance Day. We honor Indigenous people's history and advocate for more conversations and action on truth and reconciliation for Alaska Natives and all Indigenous peoples across the globe.

09/11/2026

Great informational video highlighting and sharing our vibrant and strong partnership with Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. We are building better together and developing new pathways into the profession so that every student in Alaska has an excellent educator leading their classroom. Thanks, FNSBSD!

09/09/2026

Professional Development built FOR Alaska's teachers BY Alaska's teachers
ED 594: Core Practices in Place-based and Arts-Integrated Teaching REGULAR and ADVANCED classes are being offered this school year (courses run October through May).

3 credits for $40!
Satisfies the Multicultural Ed coursework requirement for Alaska Teacher Certification
Open to new and veteran certified teachers
Register by October 4, 2026 (first class meets October 5th)

Contact Steve Alston for details: [email protected]

For more information, visit bit.ly/SILKATclass and view the attached flyer.

08/24/2026

Happy First Day of the Semester, UAF!! 💙💛🐻‍❄️

There’s something exciting about the start of a new semester - new classes, new faces, new opportunities, and a fresh start!

To all of our students: Whether this is your very first semester at UAF or you’re counting down the credits until graduation, we’re so glad you’re here. Remember, you don’t have to have everything figured out on day one. Ask questions, connect with your professors, meet new people, and give yourself some grace as you settle in.

Here’s to a great Fall 2026 semester! We’re cheering you on every step of the way. 🎉📚

08/22/2026

We are so excited to welcome our new students to the School of Education! 🎉📚

We can’t wait to get to know you and be part of your journey. Remember, we’re here to support you, encourage you, and cheer you on every step of the way.

Welcome to the SOE! We’re so glad you’re here! 💙

08/12/2026

We see so many of our recent graduates in these photos! Have an amazing first year, and remember—we’re always here to cheer you on, support you, and help however we can along the way! 💙💛

07/31/2026

Exciting opportunity to join our innovative and compassionate UAF SOE team. Are you ready for the challenge? Apply at the link below. https://careers.alaska.edu/jobs/executive-officer-school-of-education-fairbanks-alaska-united-states

07/16/2026

UAF SOE Community,
Please help us welcome University of Alaska President Matthew Cooper and UAF Chancellor Russ Vander Lugt to our vibrant university communities. Welcome.
https://www.uaf.edu/aurora/archives/summer-2026/welcoming-new-leadership-at-alaskas-university.php

07/01/2026

Congratulations, Dean Lunda. We look forward to continuing our collaborations with you and the UAS SOE.

06/25/2026

We love when we see our graduates 🎓 pop up on Facebook! Congratulations, Megan! Hope is lucky to have you.

Congratulations and Welcome to Hope School, Megan Koster!

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is excited to welcome Megan Koster as the new Elementary Teacher at Hope School for the 2026-2027 school year!

Megan is a proud graduate of Seward High School and began her teaching career at Pearl Creek Elementary School in Fairbanks. Now, she is returning to her Southcentral Alaska roots with a passion for giving back to the communities that helped shape her journey. Megan is especially excited about the opportunity to teach in a small school where she can build strong relationships, support every student’s individual needs, and make a meaningful impact on both students and the Hope community.

Her teaching approach emphasizes:
Positive relationships and strong family partnerships
Consistent routines and clear expectations
Positive reinforcement that motivates and builds confidence
Instruction that meets the needs of all learners
A safe, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment
High expectations paired with individualized support

Drawing from her student teaching experiences and two successful years in the classroom, Megan has developed a thoughtful and reflective approach to teaching. She recognizes that every student learns differently and is dedicated to using a variety of instructional strategies to help all students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Please join us in welcoming Megan to Hope School and the Hope community. We are excited for the positive impact she will have on our students and families in the years ahead!

Welcome to Hope School, Megan! We are thrilled to have you as part of the KPBSD family.