Early Learning Council
The Early Learning Council acts as the governing body for Best Beginnings. The council was established in 2006 to oversee implementation of Alaska's Ready to Read, Ready to Learn Task Force recommendations. Its members include former task force members and others who are committed and passionate about ensuring all Alaska children begin school ready to succeed. Members are elected by the council to three-year terms.
Early Learning Council Members
- Susan A. Anderson President & CEO, The CIRI Foundation
- Will Anderson President & CEO, Koniag, Inc.
- Debi Baldwin Director, Child Development Division, RurAL CAP
- Margaret Bauer Director, Work Life Services, Providence Health & Services Alaska
- Stephanie Berglund CEO, thread, Alaska's Child Care Resource and Referral Network
- Michele Brown President & CEO, United Way of Anchorage
- Leslie Ellis CEO, Credit Union
- Ernie Hall Owner & Manager, Alaska Furniture Manufacturing, Inc.
- Michael Hanley Commissioner, Alaska Department of Education and Early Development
- Sue Hull Member, Fairbanks North Star Borough School Board
- Bernice Joseph Executive Dean, College of Rural & Community Development, University of Alaska Fairbanks
- AnneMarie Mattacchione Representative, Alaska Head Start Association
- Carl Rose Executive Director, Association of Alaska School Boards
- David Wight President & CEO, Retired, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
- Candace Winkler CEO, Alaska Community Foundation
Circle of Champions
- Deborah Bonito President, Sourdough Mercantile, Inc.
- Carol Comeau Superintendent, Anchorage School District
- Sharon Gagnon, Ph.D. Advocate, Early Childhood Literacy and Learning
- Cathryn Rasmuson Trustee, Rasmuson Foundation
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