All BSSD students who competed in the state competition showed tremendous dedication and growth. They stepped out of their comfort zones, presented with confidence, and engaged thoughtfully with the judges.
The top 10 finishers have qualified for nationals, which will take place from June 26 to 29, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.
On behalf of all the BSSD EdRising AK Teacher Leaders, I am pleased to share the FINAL RESULTS of this year’s state competition. The awards ceremony took place at the Alaska Native Heritage Center on February 21, 2025.
BREVIG MISSION
Rianne Shane, Cameron, Mary - 2ND PLACE - Public Service Announcement, Varsity
Uriah - 4TH PLACE - Job Interview, Junior Varsity
Makayla - 6TH PLACE - Children's Literature K-3, MS
GAMBELL
Inigo - 1ST PLACE - Public Speaking, MS
Arabella and Linzi - 3RD PLACE - Children's Literature Pre-K, MS
GOLOVIN
Gela - 1ST PLACE - Non Core, MS
Keira - 2ND PLACE - Non Core, MS
Jesse - 4TH PLACE - Children's Literature Pre-K, MS
Bryton and Charles - 5TH PLACE - Children's Literature Pre-K, MS
Maxine - 7TH PLACE - Children's Literature K-3, MS
SAVOONGA
Sophia - 2ND PLACE - Lesson Planning Humanities Junior Varsity
Venice - 4TH PLACE - Public Speaking, Junior Varsity
STEBBINS
Blaine Stevon - 1ST PLACE - Public Speaking, Varsity
Talyn - 1ST PLACE - Creative Lecture, MS
Brooke and Faith - 1ST PLACE - Children's Literature Pre-K, MS
Brennan Samuel - 2ND PLACE - Children's Literature K-3, MS
Natasha - 3RD PLACE - Public Speaking, MS
Kaari - 5TH PLACE - Job Interview, Varsity
ST. MICHAEL
Trishelle - 5TH PLACE - Public Speaking, Varsity
Katelyn and Tulrun - 6TH PLACE - Children's Literature Pre-K, Junior Varsity
UNALAKLEET
Maria - 2ND PLACE - Lesson Planning Arts, Varsity
Michael - 3RD PLACE - Non Core, Junior Varsity
Julianna - 3RD PLACE - Creative Lecture, Junior Varsity
Thekla - 4TH PLACE - Job Interview, Varsity
WHITE MOUNTAIN
Denah and McKenna - 1ST PLACE - Children's Literature K-3, MS
Chloe and Kyri - 1ST PLACE - Public Service Announcement, MS
Liam - 4TH PLACE - Lesson Planning Arts, Varsity
BSSD ED RISING Teacher Leaders
BREVIG MISSION - Roselle Pili
GAMBEL - Flordeliza Gonzales
GOLOVIN - Renee Rochefort
SAVOONGA - Irma Lusares
STEBBINS - Sisa Paje
ST.MICHAEL - Rhoda Tumanda
UNALAKLEET - Giaana Peterson
WHITE MOUNTAIN - Joanna Wasillie
Thank you for the district’s support of Educators Rising. Your commitment helps our students build confidence, leadership, and essential skills for their future, whether they become educators or leaders in other fields.
By: Sisa D. Paje
9th -12th Grade Math Teacher
Tukurngailnguq School