Katie Archer Olson, EdD

Experience

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  The Learning Tree Montessori/Alaska Christian College

  Jan 2003 - May 2015

  Montessori Directress

  I am the owner and Directress for The Learning Tree Montessori (est.2003) as well as teach Paraprofessional Education at Alaska Christian College (fall 2013)

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  Alaska Christian College

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2023

  Developed and lead Paraprofessional Education Classes and connected with community partnerships to provide opportunities to apply theory in host classrooms.

  • Associate Professor, Chair Paraprofessional Education

    Aug 2013 - Aug 2023

  • Adjunct Assistant Professor

    Aug 2013 - May 2014
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  Alaska Pacific University

  Jul 2023 - now

  The education programs at Alaska Pacific University offer a transformative approach to teacher education, combining Indigenous and Western pedagogical practices to recruit and empower all Alaskan educators, particularly Alaska Native and Indigenous individuals. The Teacher Apprenticeship Program provides hands-on, community-based learning experiences to prepare future educators for diverse classrooms. The Bachelor of Arts in Community and Place-Based Education integrates local cultural, historical, and ecological contexts into the curriculum, fostering inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments. The K-8 Graduate Certificate program offers a fast-paced (3 semesters) advanced training in both traditional and contemporary teaching methods, equipping educators with the skills to deliver effective instruction. Together, these programs honor Alaska's rich cultural heritage and prepare educators to advance educational equity and excellence throughout the state. Show less

  • Director of Education

    Jul 2024 - now

  • CoDirector of Education, Associate Professor

    Jul 2023 - Jul 2024