Occupation:
Legislator
Spouse:
Mark Stopha
Residency in Alaska:
Resident since 1962
Alaska Communities Lived in:
Anchorage 1962-1981
Fairbanks 1981-1985
Sitka 1985-1986
Juneau 1986-Present
Education:
West Anchorage High School
University of Alaska Fairbanks – Bachelor of Education
Political and Government
Positions:
Alaska State Representatives: 2019 to Present
UA Board of Regents, Student
Representative: 1982-1984
Business and Professional Positions:
Co-Owner of Alaska Wild Salmon: 2001-2019
Teacher, Juneau Douglas High School – Social Studies (Government, Psychology): 1996-2016
National Education Association Alaska Board of Directors: 2006-2014
Juneau Education Association Executive Board: 2000-2016
Teacher of English in Vladivostok, Russia: 1992-1993
Teacher, Mount Edgcumbe High School: 1985-1986
Service Organizations, Membership:
Salvation Army, Juneau: Volunteer
Past member, National Education Association
Special Interests:
Swimming, fishing, hiking and traveling