Paul Apfelbeck

Media and information technology

Academic background
      B.A. Political Science, American University, Washington, D.C. (1978)
      B.A. Journalism, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon (1988)
      B.A. Secondary Education, University of Alaska Fairbanks (2004)
      Masters, Educational Technology, American College of Education, Chicago, Illinois (2010)
      Masters, Education Technology Leadership, Concordia University Portland, Portland, Oregon (2018)
Teaching credentials
      Certified to teach in Alaska, grades kindergarten – 12
Special certificates
      Highly qualified to teach high school language arts and social studies
      Perfect score on Praxis Geography certification test
      Part 107 certificate for commercial use of unmanned aerial vehicles
Educator history
      Tuluksak School, Tuluksak, Alaska – grades 7 and 8 (1998-2000)
      Round Valley Elementary School, Covelo, California – grades 4 and 5 (2000-2001)
      Project Education Residential School / Galena Interior Learning Academy / Sidney C. Huntington School, Galena, Alaska – grades 9 through 12 – (2001-present)
Other school-related activities
      Yearbook adviser (2001-present)
      Graduation senior slideshow producer (2007-present)
      School photographer (2001-present)
      Student government adviser (2008-2011)
      Created and produced virtual graduation during pandemic (2020)
Personal information
      Born Jan. 23, 1956, in Hackensack, New Jersey
      Avid gardener and photographer
      Married to Isabella Apfelbeck (24 years); son Joseph Apfelbeck, 23
Classes taught 2021-2022 school year
      Computer applications
      Advanced computer applications
      Digital photography
      Journalistic broadcasting
      3D Modeling