Laura Hilger

Laura Hilger has a diverse work experience in the education field. Laura began their career as a Teacher in various Alaska school districts from 1999 to 2003. Laura then worked as a Lead Teacher and Admin Intern at the Anchorage School District from 2003 to 2008. Laura then transitioned to a role as an Assistant Principal/Dean of Students at the same district from 2008 to 2013. From 2013 to 2016, they joined Marzano Research as a Professional Development Associate, where they coached and supported teachers and administrators in transitioning to a Competency-Based Education System. Laura also held the additional position of Director of Employee Relations, overseeing education specialists and supporting organizational improvement efforts. Since 2016, Laura has been working as the Director of Teaching and Learning at KnowledgeWorks Foundation.

Laura Hilger holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Alaska Anchorage, which they obtained from 2006 to 2007. Laura also has a Master in Teaching degree in Secondary Education and Teaching from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, completed from 1998 to 1999. For their undergraduate studies, Laura Hilger received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English Language and Literature, General from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, which they completed between 1996 and 1998. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Speech Communication and Rhetoric from The University of Georgia from 1990 to 1996. Laura Hilger has additional certifications as a Type A Teacher, specialized in 6-12 English, granted by the Alaska Department of Education, and as a Type B Education Administrator. The specific institutions and acquisition dates for these certifications are not provided.