Staff

Tech Prep Staff Goals

UAA Tech Prep staff works to provide a smooth transition between education/training programs and UAA by:

  • Ensuring that articulated classes align with UAA standards.
  • Informing potential Tech Prep partners, students and their parents of Tech Prep opportunities.
  • Facilitating the development and maintenance of articulated agreements.
  • Facilitating concurrent enrollment of Tech Prep students.
  • Providing CTC program information through outreach to potential UAA students.
  • Providing support to CTC Tech Prep students working on completing an occupational endorsement, a certificate or degree.
  • Collecting and disseminating program data.
  • Facilitating ongoing dialog and partnering between secondary, postsecondary and business partners by:
    • Linking to professional development opportunities.
    • Examining current standards.
    • Building positive working relationships.
    • Encouraging career cluster planning.

UAA Tech Prep Staff

Dayna DeFeo, Ph.D.
College & Career Readiness Coordinator
(907) 786-6464

Karen Kosiek
Student Services Specialist
(907) 786-6183

Martha Peck
Tech Prep Specialist
(907) 786-4959

Heather Brekke
Tech Prep Project Specialist
(907) 786-4923

Statewide Tech Prep Staff

Vacant
Statewide Tech Prep Coordinator

Robert Mackey
Tech Prep Specialist (Southeast)
(907) 796-6427

Vacant
Tech Prep Specialist (Interior)
(907) 474-7095