Anchorage School District teacher Gianna Seay, a military spouse and mother of three, is facing displacement from her beloved teaching position due to inadequate state funding for education in Alaska. Governor Dunleavy’s recent veto of an education funding bill passed by the Legislature has put many jobs in jeopardy, including those at Ursa Minor Elementary on JBER where Seay’s children attend.
Seay, who has restarted her teaching career multiple times due to military relocations, is calling on Representative David Nelson to vote to override the veto and prioritize education funding to support schools and stabilize communities like hers. The uncertainty of her job security not only impacts her professionally but also affects her children, who are now facing the possibility of losing familiar faces and routines at their school.
As a military family invested in Alaska, Seay emphasizes the importance of state leaders responding to the needs of their communities and prioritizing stable, sufficient funding for schools. By supporting policies that support and retain military families, Alaska can create a welcoming environment for its residents and ensure a brighter future for its children.
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