Assistant Principal

I am originally from Southeastern Oklahoma. I grew up on a farm/ranch where we raised cattle & horses. Love and treasure the memories, experience, and lessons learned there. I have been in Alaska since 2011 and have loved my experience thus far.

I hope and pray that I may be a positive influence and assist the students of Shishmaref during my tenure. Feel free to contact me at anytime if I am needed.

Kindergarten

I am originally from Shishmaref and have been teaching in Shishmaref since I graduated from college. I have 4 children, Edward, Carter, Elizabeth, and Cohen. I enjoy camping, boating, ice fishing, and sewing.

1st Grade

Hello! My name is Nicole Klein and this is my first year teaching first grade. This is also my first year in Alaska. I am from Long Island, New York and I graduated with my undergrad from SUNY, Brockport. I enjoy dancing, doing puzzles, and watching sunsets. 

I cannot wait to help your students grow in all aspects of education. Feel free to contact me at any time. I am eager to learn about your students as well as their families. I am so excited for this coming school year! 

2nd grade

My name is Amy L. Eningowuk and I'm from Ohio. I attended Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. I graduated in 2009 with my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Interventions Specialist, and a K-12 Reading Specialist Certification. In college I also studied abroad in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany; where I taught English to second graders. I moved to Shishmaref in August 2009. My first two years were spent teaching ECE. I also taught one year of 1st grade. However, this year is my eighth year teaching second grade. I married Barret Eningowuk in 2015. We love spending time together with our kids Trevor, Madalynn, Hayden, and Theo. An interesting fact about me is that I'm a former competitive swimmer and swim team coach.

4th Grade

My name is Tyler Ivanoff, and I will be the 4th-grade teacher for Shishmaref School. I look forward to a successful year with the students. As a new teacher, I will work with others in a positive, respectful way to promote learning, to make Shishmaref a place we can all be proud of. 

Middle School Teacher

My name is Brian Celce and I was born and raised in Ohio. I am married to a Colombian and we have four children. I am teaching Middle School English at Shishmaref this year. This is my sixth year living and working in Alaska. My interests include reading, writings, watching classic films, and travel. 

Middle School Teacher

I was raised in Cleveland, Ohio. My hobbies include camping, travel, downhill and cross-country skiing. This is my first year in Shishmaref. I'm excited to teach math and science to our middle school students. My goal is to give them the skills to be successful in high school. With my aviation background, I am excited to introduce students to basic piloting skills on our flight simulator.

High School Social Studies Teacher

My name is Nuiluk, Roben Itchoak. I grew up in Nome and went to college in Nome, Sitka, and Oregon. My husband and I moved to Shishmaref with four of our kids in the summer of 2019. I hope to inspire students to engage in lifelong learning and to help them become better readers, writers, thinkers, and communicators as they learn about the history of the world and the United States.

Secondary Math Teacher

Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Brown county, St. Mary's Hospital, on October 11, 1965. I was adopted by Robert and Helen Young of Baraboo, Wisconsin at about 1 month of age. The Baraboo area has a state park 2 miles outside of town, Circus World Museum, the Al Ringling theater, a zoo, North Continent Railway Museum with real steam trains, and is 15 minutes from Wisconsin Dells and 45 minutes from the State Capitol in Madison, WI. South Central Wisconsin was a great place to grow up.

I have one sister, Shelly; A nephew, Josh; and a great nephew, Wyatt. No children- never married.

I attended the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater and graduated in 1991, with a BSE in Mathematics/Physics. I also earned two associates degrees. - Microcomputer Specialist and Network Specialist.

I have had several jobs in my lifetime: Delivering papers, de-tasseling corn, stocking shelves in a drug store, hardware store, factory, one-stop shop gas station, managed a Pizza Hut, managed my parent's tavern, half-way house manager, tutored, trained, etc.

I have enjoyed living and teaching in Shishmaref for eleven years. I look forward to the upcoming school year.

Reading/Language Arts Teacher/Athletic Director

Shaun Milligan is the high school ELA instructor at Shishmaref School. He is a graduate of Burns Jr./Sr. High School in Burns, Wyoming. Milligan earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Hastings College where he double-majored in Philosophy and International Studies. He then earned a Master of Arts degree at the University of Wyoming in the American Studies department. As well, he has completed a course of study at the l'Institut de Catholique de Paris in Paris, France in French and Photography. Milligan is an avid University of Wyoming athletics fan and he enjoys reading.

Science Teacher

Taught in Shishmaref for 21 years. Originally from Elma, WA. I moved to Alaska in 1995 to attend UAF. I completed my B.S. in General Biology, in 1997 and my M.A.T. in 1999. I accepted a teaching position here in Shishmaref at that time and have been here since. I married Lisa Stenek in October 2001. We have seven children together. All are attending school this year from pre-k through 11th grade. In my spare time I documented the bird species that use the surrounding area and so far have over 125 different species. I also enjoy subsistence activities like salmon fishing and berry picking.

Middle School Social Studies & English Teacher

Elementary Special Education

HI, my name is Tammi Hausman and I am the Special Education teacher for the Elementary school, here in Shishmaref.  I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina Kansas, where I majored in Criminal Justice.  I then earned a Master of Science degree at the University of Nebraska in Child, Youth and Family Studies.  As well, I earned a Master of Science degree in Special Education teaching at Grand Canyon University.  I am a NFL football fan, particularly the Baltimore Ravens and I love to read.

Metal Shop Teacher

I grew up in southwest Alaska, i've been a commercial fisherman all my life for salmon, cod, and crab(Deckhand, engineer, and Captain), welder, mechanic, and medic since 1988, pilot since 1984. I taught Emergency Medical, welding and small engine mechanics for UAF, UAS, Coast Guard Marine Medical, Kanakanak Hospital, and South Central Foundation. I have been working at the Shishmaref School since 2010. I received my NASP Certificate for Teaching CTE in 2013.

ECE Pre K

Hello, my name is Polly. I have a dog named Maxwell. Maxwell is partially blind so I am his seeing eye human. He is my traveling companion. We have served in the military, travelled while teaching and exploring the world. We have family in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Montreal, Quebec.

School Counselor

Hi, I am Paul Bridges and I moved from Sierra Mountains in California. I have a great passion for

counseling and am excited to be a part of the Shishmaref community. I enjoy skiing, surfing, hunting,

and fishing. I have had the opportunity to earn two master’s and a PhD. I am also ordained in the

Presbyterian church, I’m a Clinical Psychologist, and a licensed professional ski instructor with PSIA.

Please feel free to contact me as I am here for your benefit.

Librarian/Migrant Education

My name is Darlene Tocktoo, born and raised in Shishmaref, Alaska. This school year, I will be teaching Library Skills for grades K-6. I also will be continuing the Migrant Education Program, to help fund the necessary programs for our site. The library will have a lot more space for instructional time and be more library friendly. The computers will not be available, however, there will be a compute lab on the elementary side. I'm looking forward to the upcoming school year this fall.

Hi my name is Nicole Wintermeyer. I moved up to Alaska in the fall of 2022 with my daughter Phoenix and my husband Dustin. We moved from Seattle, Washington where I have lived my whole life. I have a bachelor in Elementary Education and social studies and a Masters in Special Education. I enjoy doing puzzles, cross stitch, and diamond painting in my spare time. 

Bilingual/Bicultural Aide

Helenmarie Bessi (Senungetuk) Sinnok - Bilingual/Bicultural Aide since 2008. Married to Warren, mother of 4 children - all who graduated from this school. I am a grandmother of 2 boys and 1 girl. Born in Anchorage, lived most of my life in Shishmaref since I was 7. Graduated from the Shishmaref School. I love being outdoors, I enjoy the subsistence lifestyle, and preparing our foods. Dog mushing and racing off and on since the age of 16, snow machining, boating, camping, hunting, fishing.