William Burr: Bill Burr is an experienced school superintendent and district
leader with nearly 30 years of service in Alaska’s public schools. He has
demonstrated sustained success strengthening student learning in school
district systems. He is serves in key governance roles advancing educational
opportunities in Alaska as President of the Southeast Regional Resource
Center Board, the Wrangell Chamber of Commerce, and four-time President
of the Alaska Society for Technology in Education. He currently serves on
the CoSN Superintendent, and UAS School of Education External Advisory
Committees, informing his community-centric, student-success, and
systems-oriented approach to districts complex and evolving needs.
James Ortiz: James Ortiz graduated from Harding University with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Education. He has also
earned his Masters in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State
University. He will begin working on his Superintendent’s License with the
University of Alaska Southeast this year. Mr. Ortiz is currently the Principal
in the Yukon Koyukuk School District for the villages of Nulato and Ruby.
Before that he worked in Herbert Springs High School, Decatur High
School, Pea Ridge High School, Star City High School, Pottsville High
School, Central Arkansas Christian School, and West Memphis Christian
School, teaching mathematics.
Kim Sweet: Kim Sweet is a graduate of the University of Puget Sound with
a master’s degree in teaching and is currently pursuing doctoral studies at
the University of Alaska Fairbanks. As an instructional leader with over two
decades working alongside students, families, and communities in Alaska
and Washington, her work is grounded in strong relationships and the belief
in every learner’s potential. As Operations Director for the Lower
Kuskokwim School District, she partners with principals, tribal
communities, and state agencies. She has served as a classroom teacher,
CTE instructional facilitator, and principal, leading gains in literacy,
graduation rates, and restorative practices.