I believe that Public Education is a civil right and should be available to every child in Alaska for free. As per Article VII, Section 1 of the Alaska State Constitution: “The legislature shall by general law establish and maintain a system of public schools open to all children of the State.” I fully support the equal protection of all students, including LBGTQ. I also understand the implications of the Molly Hooch Settlement and will advocate for an equal and adequately funded public education for all Alaska children. Unfortunately, as per our Alaska constitution, State Funding is a State Responsibility and the School District has no control over our revenue. Irresponsible vetos by Governor Mike Dunleavy has led to a statewide educational funding crisis that is forcing consolidation across the state to maintain the smallest possible class sizes, school activities, and high school electives.

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• One Child In JSD - a 2nd Grader.
   

• Length of Residency in Juneau: 

  • 11 years
     

• Communities lived in: 

  • Little Rock, Arkansas (1970-1989; 1991-1992; 1997-2000),

  • Jonesboro, Arkansas (1989-1991; 1992-1995)      

  • Magnolia, Arkansas (1995-1997)      

  • Fayetteville, Arkansas (2000-2007)      

  • Fairbanks, Alaska (2007-2009)      

  • Kotzebue, Alaska (2009-2013)

  • Juneau, Alaska (2013 - Present) 
     

• Education:    

  • Ph.D. in Public Policy, University of Arkansas, 2008

  • Masters in K-12 Curriculum Design and Instruction, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2013  

  • Masters in Public Administration, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1999

  • Bachelors of Science in Secondary Education, Southern Arkansas University, 1997  

  • Bachelors of General Studies, Arkansas State University, 1995

  • Parkview Fine Arts Magnet School, 1989
     

• ​Professional Experience:

  • Owner, Mackey Enterprises LLC DBA Country Financial of Juneau, an Insurance Agency, 2019 - Present

  • State of Alaska, 2013 - 2019

    • Researcher, Alaska Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

    • Insurance Specialist II, Alaska Division of Insurance

    • Retirement and Benefits Specialist I, Alaska Division of Retirement and Benefits

    • Transportation Security Administration

  • University of Alaska, 2007-2008 and 2009--2013

    • Tech Prep Coordinator, University of Alaska Southeast

    • Village Outreach Coordinator, University of Alaska Fairbanks - Chukchi Campus (Kotzebue)

    • Resident Director, University of Alaska Fairbanks

    • RAHI Counselor/Tutor

    • Adjunct Instructor for UAF Programs of Political Science, Alaska Native Languages, and Education

  • University of Arkansas, 2000-2007

    • Financial Aid Advisor

    • Career Services Employer Outreach Coordinator

    • Resident Director

    • Academic Tutor/Counselor for Men's and Women's Athletic Departments

    • Arkansas Division of Youth Services,

  • Prior Public Service

    • President, United Way of Southeast Alaska, 2022-2023

    • Juneau Board of Equalization, 2018 - 2022

    • Juneau School Board, Member, 2015 - 2018

    • Juneau International Airport Board, 2013 - 2015

    • Arkansas Integrated Justice Task Force, 1998 - 1999

    • Clinton School of Public Service Advisory Board, 1998 - 1999

    • Clinton Presidential Library Three Bridges Subcommittee, 1997 - 1999

    • University of Arkansas Curriculum Committee, 1997-1999

    • President of the Graduate Students Association, University of Arkansas Little Rock, 1997 - 1999

    • Americorps/VISTA Volunteer for Southwest Arkansas Community Development Corporation, 1996 - 1997
       

• Other:

  • Former Steward for ASEA