LEANN YOUNG

Experienced education leader with a strong background in program development, community partnerships, and team leadership. Skilled in aligning organizational goals with strategic initiatives, building cross-sector collaborations, and securing funding to support educational and workforce programs. Self-directed professional with a proven talent for overseeing teams and driving results through clear communication and creative problem-solving.

• Alaska type 'B' Administrative Certification
• Alaska type 'A' Teaching Certification

• Secured millions in competitive state and federal grants, including full authorship of successful proposals supporting education, workforce, and student wellness initiatives.
• Served on the Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals Board of Directors (2009–2014), contributing to statewide leadership and advocacy.
• Developed and implemented districtwide systems for operational efficiency—standardizing processes for handbooks, staffing, data tracking, curriculum, and student outcomes.
• Championed innovative school and district initiatives including 1:1 technology, blended learning, teacher mentorship, family engagement, service learning, school climate, literacy, strategic planning, and college/career readiness.
• Led programs focused on community partnerships, PBIS, cultural revitalization, crisis response, suicide prevention, and workforce alignment, enhancing student support and educational access.
• Identified a critical gap in student services and built a district alternative program from the ground up to serve high school dropouts, leading all aspects of design, implementation, and student support systems.