Michael Edison

Elementary & Middle School Classroom Teacher

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�My goal is to promote learning and help students to achieve their full potential.�

I am a professional educator with a wide range of life experiences that can be translated to students' learning. I have been a Cowboy, Missionary, Firefighter, Editor, Salesman, Business Owner/Arborist, Timber Faller and Rocket Scientist! Just kidding, on the Rocket Scientist, but, I did work in the production of Ammonium Perchlorate which is used as fuel for the Space Shuttle.

Currently, I am pursuing opportunities to return to Alaska and finish my Master's in Educational Leadership with the University of Alaska Anchorage. I am seeking a Bush school; as my administrator certificate will be for a K-12 school. Many experiences have prepared me for this, such as living over 10 years in the Alaskan Bush.

I am seeking the position of "Generalist K-12". Although my Certification is in Elementary, I have extensive experience teaching a multitude of subjects in the High School as well.

In the classroom, you could expect to find patience and tolerance towards others while respecting cultural values and beliefs. It would be a community of learners with a �shared-vision�. A major component of my vision would include �humanism� over �mechanism�. Every student is a unique and special individual.

My vision of the ideal school would be that the staff, students, parents, and community are working as a team towards attainment of a �shared vision� for all. The shared vision should include �humanism�, tolerance, and a world view.

�I would like to thank my teacher, Mr. Edison. He was a great teacher and a best friend of mine. Thank you, Mr. Edison for helping me to achieve my goals and all the good things you�ve taught me.�
- Jolly G. Taman, 6th Grade Student, Micronesia

�I found Mr. Edison to be a real boon to the staff. He is a very positive, energetic man who is always willing to take on a variety of tasks. He has good rapport with the students and was very enthusiastic about his teaching. He has a broad spectrum of interests and is not hesitant about tackling something new.�
- Dyan Bessette-Nelson, Principal, Kwethluk, Alaska

�Mike has a maturity beyond his years and relates well to people of other cultures.�
- Max Ferguson, Associate Professor, Southern Utah University

�Michael Edison, Principal and Teacher of Excellence, Alaska�s Students, Teachers and Parents thank you for your great work.�
- Jerry Dixon, Biologist/Teacher of the Gifted, Alaska