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Instructional Coaches

Instructional Coaching Resources

Welcome!  FNSBSD Instructional Coaches help teachers do the challenging work of meeting the needs of all students.  For more information about instructional coaching and the types of supports available, see the additional options under the menu.

How Can Instructional Coaches Support You?

FNSBSD Instructional Coaches

Instructional Technology Coaches

  • Galina Bell
  • Eric Rush

  Districtwide Instructional Coaches

  • Lisa Beattie - Secondary (Algebra)
  • Laura Champagne - Elementary
  • Dee Dee Chavez- Elementary (Literacy)
  • Heather Dugger- Elementary (Literacy)
  • Dawn Ell Fitzpatrick- Secondary
  • Rhonda Harvey - Secondary 
  • Salina Jacobs - Elementary

Title I School Coaches

  • Mark Ellingrud - Hunter
  • LaWanda Reed - Anne Wien
  • Jeanette Fortune- Ryan
  • Heather Sparks - Arctic Light
  • William Voelkerding - Ticasuk Brown

  English Language Learner (ELL) Coaches

  • Sarah Dimmick
  • Amy Cook

Contact Information

Mackenzie Staiger
Curriculum Coordinator (Elementary Schools)
mackenzie.staiger@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000, x11436

Tara DeVaughn
Curriculum Coordinator (Secondary Schools)
tara.devaughn@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000, x11282

Cathleen Edwards
IT/Library Media Coordinator
Teaching & Learning Department
cathleen.edwards@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000, x11428

Jenny Randall
ESEA Program Compliance Coordinator
Federal Programs Department
jennifer.randall@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000 ext. 11439

Virva Elliott
ELL Program Coordinator
Teaching & Learning Dept.
virva.elliott@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000 ext. 11467