Dawn Coyne
SpEd / Advisory Teacher Secondary (8-7)
(907) 861-7143
Emily Krol
Advisory Teacher Co-Enrolled
(907) 861-7118
Erin Morrow
Advisory Teacher Secondary (6-12)
Heath Hassen
Advisory Teacher Family (6-12)
(907) 861-7144
Jennifer Gardner
SpEd / Advisory Teacher (6-12 & Families)
(907) 861-7154
Joe Gelatt
Advisory Teacher Secondary (6-12)
(907) 861-7112
Joseph Rucker
Advisory Teacher Secondary (6-12)
(907) 861-7151
Kate Johnson
Advisory Teacher Secondary (6-12)
(907) 861-7109
Kep Kroon
Advisory Teacher Secondary (6-12)
(907) 861-7142
Kristila Gardner
Advisory Teacher Secondary (6-12)
(907) 861-7116
Kristin Langhoff
Counselor / Advisory Teacher Secondary (6-12)
(907) 861-7140 / Text (619) 500-1770
Laura Condon
Advisory Teacher Co-Enrolled
(907) 861-7127
Mary Rockey
Advisory Teacher Secondary (6-12)
(907) 861-7160
Maureen Petrunic
Advisory Teacher Co-Enrolled
(907) 350-9171
Melinda Haynes
Advisory Teacher Secondary (6-12)
(907) 861-7148
Nathan Chud
Assistant Principal (Mat-Su Central)
(907) 861-7104
Nicky Richter
Advisory Teacher Secondary (6-12)
(907) 861-7145
Rourka Spatz
Advisory Teacher Co-Enrolled
(907) 861-7141
Samantha Wessling
SpEd / Advisory Teacher (K-12)
(907) 861-7130
Tara Moore
Counselor / Advisory Teacher Secondary (6-12)
(907) 861-7115
Tracy Houser
Advisory Teacher Secondary (6-12)
(907) 861-7135
6
August
2025
MCS 101
August 6, 2025
1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Mat-Su Central School, Deshka Room
Learn more
19
August
2025
Trail Adventures @ Matanuska River Park
August 19, 2025
1:00 PM
-
2:30 PM
Meet us at Matanuska River Park
Learn more
20
August
2025
Pyrah's Pioneer Peak Farm: "Where our Food Comes From"
August 20, 2025
10:00 AM
-
12:00 PM
Meet us at Pyrah's Pioneer Peak Farm
Learn more
22
August
2025
Sleepy Hollow Golf
August 22, 2025
10:00 AM
-
1:00 PM
Sleepy Hollow Golf Course
Learn more
29
August
2025
Alaska Zipline Adventure Park!
August 29, 2025
-
Alaska Zipline Tours
Learn more
3
September
2025
MaHay's Jet Boat Adventure!
September 3, 2025
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MaHay's Jet Boat Adventure
Learn more
9
September
2025
Reflections Lake- Trailside Discovery
September 9, 2025
1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Reflections Lake
Learn more
24
September
2025
Wilderness Youth Safety Education (WYSE)
September 24, 2025
10:00 AM
-
3:00 PM
AK Wild Med Educational Yurt
Learn more
1
October
2025
Kayak Adventure
October 1, 2025
10:00 AM
-
12:00 PM
Cottonwood Lake
Learn more
7
October
2025
Fox Trot Trail
October 7, 2025
1:00 PM
-
3:00 PM
Kin Win Trailhead
Learn more
16
October
2025
Rock Climbing!
October 16, 2025
11:00 AM
-
12:00 PM
Denali Rock Climbing
Learn more
4
November
2025
Kattam and His Tam-Tams
November 4, 2025
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Performing Arts Center, Anchorage
Learn more
18
November
2025
Matanuska Lake (Victor Lake Loop)
November 18, 2025
1:00 PM
-
3:00 PM
Matanuska Lakes Recreation Area
Learn more
4
December
2025
MCS Winter Concert
December 4, 2025
11:30 AM
-
3:30 PM
Lazy Mountain Bible Church
Learn more
11
December
2025
Holiday Tales: Season of Miracles
December 11, 2025
-
Anchorage Performing Arts Center
Learn more
16
December
2025
Snowshoe with MCS!
December 16, 2025
1:00 PM
-
3:00 PM
Government Peak Recreation Area
Learn more
6
January
2026
Tracks Tell Tales at Matanuska River Park
January 6, 2026
1:00 PM
-
2:30 PM
Matanuska River Park
Learn more
29
January
2026
Rock Climbing!
January 29, 2026
11:00 AM
-
12:00 PM
The Rock Gym
Learn more
4
February
2026
MCS FREE Family Ice Skating
February 4, 2026
10:00 AM
-
11:30 AM
Brett Memorial Ice Arena
Learn more
10
February
2026
Snowshoe at Lake Lucille
February 10, 2026
1:00 PM
-
3:00 PM
Lake Lucille
Learn more
26
February
2026
Rock Climbing!
February 26, 2026
11:00 AM
-
12:00 PM
The Rock Gym
Learn more
17
March
2026
Snowshoe!
March 17, 2026
1:00 PM
-
3:00 PM
Government Peak Rec Area
Learn more
23
April
2026
The Singing Zoologist
April 23, 2026
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Performing Arts Center, Anchorage
Learn more
5
May
2026
Take a hike....with MCS Club 100!
May 5, 2026
1:00 PM
-
3:00 PM
Butte Hike
Learn more

Currently, all upcoming events & field trips are canceled through May 30.

We will continue to review the situation and update as we learn more and we are working on more
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3D Design Essentials

S1

Art
Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

10:45-12:45

Art RoomMat Su Central School

Mon, Wed

Upcoming

Advanced Orchestra (5-12)

Full Year

Music
Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

10:30-12PM

Tues, Wed, Thurs

Upcoming

Advanced Piano (5-12)

Full Year

Music
Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

1-2PM

Thurs

Upcoming

Alaska Birds (Grades 4-8)

S2

Science
Middle School, Upper Elementary
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

9:00am-10:30am

Wed, Fri

Upcoming

Archery (NASP)

Full Year

Other
High School, Middle School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

10:00-12:00

Other

Fri

Upcoming

Art 2055

S1

Art
Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

8:30-10:30

Mat- Su Central School (Art Room)

Tues, Thurs

Upcoming

Art 2055

S2

Art
Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

8:30-10:30

Mat- Su Central School (Art Room)

Tues, Thurs

Upcoming

Arts in the Community

S1

Art
Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

10am -12:15

Mat-Su Central School (Art Room)

Fri

Upcoming

Arts in the Community

S2

Art
Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

10am - 12:15

Mat- Su Central School (Art Room)

Fri

Upcoming

Beginning Knitting for Grades 4-8

S1

Other
Middle School, Upper Elementary
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

9:00am-10:30am

Wed, Fri

Upcoming

Beginning Orchestra (3-12)

Full Year

Music
Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

9-10:30AM

Wed, Fri

Upcoming

Beginning Piano (3-12 Block A)

Full Year

Music
Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

1-2PM

Mon

Upcoming

Beginning Piano (3-12 Block B)

Full Year

Music
Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

8-9AM

Tues

Upcoming

Choir (3-12)

Full Year

Music
Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

Mon: 11:15-12:15; Fri: 10:30-11:30

Mon, Fri

Upcoming

Drawing Essentials

S1

Art
Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

Monday 9:30-10:30, Wednesday 8:30-10:30

Art RoomMat Su Central School

Mon, Wed

Upcoming

Exploratory Art

S1

Art
Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

1-3

Art RoomMat-Su Central School

Mon, Wed

Upcoming

Exploratory Art

S2

Art
Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

1pm-3pm

Mat- Su Central School (Art Room)

Mon, Wed

Upcoming

Club

Healthy Futures Challenge

Full Year

Health, Physical Education
Early Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

home based program

Open

Hunter's Education

S1

Other
Middle School, High School, Upper Elementary
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

12:00-2:00, OCT 23RD FIELD DAY 10:00-3:00

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs

Upcoming

Intermediate Orchestra (4-12)

Full Year

Music
Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

9-10:30AM

Tues, Thurs

Upcoming

Intermediate Piano (4-12 Block A)

Full Year

Music
Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

1-2PM

Wed

Upcoming

Intermediate Piano (4-12 Block B)

Full Year

Music
Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

8-9AM

Thurs

Upcoming

Intro to Engineering (Middle School)

S1

CTE
Middle School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

12:00-2:00pm

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri

Upcoming

Club

MCS Club 100

Full Year

Physical Education, Health
Parents & All Ages
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

varies

Tues

Open

Masterclass (5-12)

Full Year

Music
Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

12:30-2PM

Tues

Upcoming

Math Lab (Middle School)

Full Year

Math
Middle School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

10-11:30

Mon, Wed

Upcoming

Painting Essentials

S1

Art
Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

10:45 -12:45

Mat-Su Central School (Art Room)

Tues, Thurs

Upcoming

Skilled 3D Design

S2

Art
Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

10:45-12:45

Mat- Su Central School (Art Room)

Mon, Wed

Upcoming

Skilled Drawing

S2

Art
Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

Monday 9:30-10:30 Wednesday 8:30-10:30

Mat- Su Central School (Art Room)

Mon, Wed

Upcoming

Skilled Painting

S2

Art
Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

10:45-12:45

Mat- Su Central School (Art Room)

Tues, Thurs

Upcoming

Student Council (Middle School)

Full Year

Other
Middle School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

11:30 - 1

Mon

Upcoming

Young Entrepreneurs: From Ideas to Market (Intro to Business)

Full Year

Other, Language Arts
Middle School, High School
All Ages
Parents + All Ages

Thur: 10:30-12:00pm, Friday Workshop days: 9/26, 10/17, 12/12. 1/30, 2/20, 3/20, 5/8

Mat-Su Central School

Thurs, Fri

Upcoming
9:30am-10:30am
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10:30am-11:30am
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11:30am-12:00pm
YANA/Snack
12:00pm-1:00pm
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1:00pm-2:00pm
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2:00pm-3:00pm
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AKtion Gymnastics

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
Gymnastics is a sport that includes physical exercises requiring balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, artistry and endurance. Our gymnasts start as early as 18 months to 18 years old. Recreational classes learn all the basic skills within the sport and dedicated athletes move on to competitive levels competing both in state and out of state competitions. Our dedicated coaches strive to teach our athletes of all ages and skill levels to see their abilities and strengths.

AKtivate/ Excel Gymnastics

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
Group and individual fitness services to meet or exceed district PE requirements for credit.
  • Contact:
    Doris
    Higgins
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (617) 710-5425
  • Phone:
    WILLOW

AV-STEM Alaska

Direct Pay
Other
All Ages
Middle School, High School
We use aviation to excite students about math, science, geography, history and much more! Our courses are all online and at the student's own time and pace. Students will go through 10 aviation modules over the course of the year. By the end of the course they will understand the aerodynamics of flight, aviation weather, navigation, airplane instruments, as well as be proficient at flight in using the provided simulator. In addition to the multiple aviation disciplines they will enjoy over 30 aviation career pathways interviews filmed in a variety of locations from gold mines to NASA. Please note that there are free samples of these classes on our website. Contact us to get access to these.
  • Contact:
    Grant and Barney
    Funk
  • Website:
    http://www.av-stem.com
  • Phone:
    907-758-2488
  • Phone:
    ONLINE

Adventure Write

Direct Pay
Language Arts
All Ages
Middle School, High School
Creative Writing: Creative Writing 101 introduces students to the elements of a story, including genre, premise, plot, character, conflict, grammar, and voice. Over the course of the class, students will write a story in 1500 words or less for entry in a nation writing contest.

Track & Field / X-Country Running: Provides coaching and cross country meet accompaniment to Mat-Su Valley Kids.

German Language: German language lessons in speaking, listening, reading, and writing for middle school, high school, and adults meet once weekly in a fall and spring workshop at the Irish Dance Studio in the Mayflower Building off Palmer Wasilla Highway. Optional class trips to Salzburg, Austria for a week-long language immersion every 3 years.


Space Science: A space science overview workshop that introduces various aspects of human spaceflight. Similar to NASA"s Astronaut Candidate training, it includes topics such as space environment, phases of orbital spaceflight, rockets, living in space, effects of spaceflight on the human body and more. Students complete a mix of discussion, activities, worksheets and homework, crew notebook and more.

Aegis Comics of Alaska

Direct Pay
Art
All Ages
All Ages
Making Comics I & II - Learn the art of making comics. Students will learn to draw with clarity, design expressive characters, and integrate words in a visual format to build worlds and stories while exploring tools and techniques of comics past and present. Grades 6 - 12. Language Arts Through Comics - Develop reading comprehension, spelling, vocabulary, grammer, sentence structure, and other aspects of the English language through exploring the world of comics. Grades K - 12.

Alaska Achievement Tutoring

Direct Pay
Math
All Ages
All Ages
I provide private tutoring for elementary age children in all subjects. I also teach class to homeschool families in math, critical thinking, and writing. I also teach a kindergarten class two days a week at "The Workshop" in Anchorage.
  • Contact:
    Kimberly
    Metzger
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (907) 240-2367
  • Phone:
    ANCHORAGE

Alaska Athletics

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
Competitive cheer and tumbling classes

Alaska Center for the Martial Arts

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
We offer training classes in martial arts. We also offer daytime homeschooling classes. Our professional, certified instructors provide a positive environment for students to increase his or her self-confidence, fitness, respect, discipline, focus and social skills in a fun, high-energy class. Tang Soo Do and Muay Thai instruction.

Alaska Children's Choir

Direct Pay
Music
All Ages
All Ages
Comprehensive instruction in choral singing and general music education through weekly rehearsals and classes, resulting in periodic public performances and tours. There are five different choir levels, based on experience and age-Mini-singers, Mastersingers, Chamber singers, Jubilate, Touring Choir and a subset of high school aged singers from Jubilate/Touring-Camerata. Singers range in age from 5-18.

Alaska Club

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
Reimbursed for family membership and age and skill appropriate swimming lessons. No other classes or services are reimbursable.

Alaska Dance Theatre

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
Dance instruction for wide variety of dance styles starting at age 3 to adults.

Alaska Music and Arts LLC

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
Offering instruction to all ages and abilities in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, acro, and special needs genres. Yoga and shotokan karate also available.
  • Contact:
    Lindsey
    Redmond
  • Website:
    http://www.mvddance.com
  • Phone:
    (907) 317-4617
  • Phone:
    PALMER

Alaska Rock Gym

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
The Alaska Rock Gym is an indoor climbing facility. Wall height is 30 feet. The gym offers over 6000 square feet of textured climbing surface, a large boulder area and weight room. Classes are offered for kids, teens and adults in a variety of formats.

Alaska S3DA

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
The mission of Scholastic Archery Association (S3DA) program is to foster, educate and guide youth in the areas of 3D, indoor and outdoor target archery as well as safe, ethical bowhunting practices. The S3DA program usually runs with the school year with some summer activities. We will have practices every Monday for 2 hours. Practice will include training archery skills to new and advanced archers. We host as a state an indoor 5 Spot Tournament, 3D Tournament and Outdoor Target. There are National Tournaments the students may travel to as well. There are amazing college scholarship opportunities for the students.
  • Contact:
    Amber
    Gose
  • Website:
    https://www.S3DA.net
  • Phone:
    (907) 366-8197
  • Phone:
    WASILLA

Alaska School of Music

Direct Pay
Music
All Ages
All Ages
Personalized one-to-one lessons in piano, guitar, flute, violin, more. your choice of styles, from traditional folk and classical to today's hits.

Alaska Youth Educational Services

Direct Pay
Math
All Ages
Early Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School
I teach in person homeschool classes through AK Homeschool Classes. We are a hybrid program of homeschool and in person learning. My classes are taught twice a week with a work and assignments being sent home for families to work on together with theIr student. We provide the curriculum and the grading.
I am currently teaching 7th and 8th grade science, math for 6th, 7th and 8th grade and a kindergarten enrichment program.

All About Dance

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
PE by way of general and competitive solo, duet, trio, and team dance in clogging, tap, jazz, hip hop, and ballet.

All Starr Farms

Direct Pay
Other
All Ages
All Ages
We teach horsemanship from the ground up using principles championed by the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) to keep learning safe and fun for students and their families.

All Stitched Up

Direct Pay
Other
All Ages
All Ages
I teach beginning sewing and more!
  • Contact:
    Leila
    Clark
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    907-841-2375
  • Phone:
    WASILLA

Almenas Learning Services

Direct Pay
World Language
All Ages
All Ages
Conversational Spanish: Introduction to basic Spanish phrases, expressions and pronunciation Spanish 1: Introduction to basic Spanish grammar and reading. Spanish 2: Prerequisite Spanish 1, students will work on reading comprehension and writing original stories. Tutoring for language arts, math, Spanish, music as well as homework help. Studies will be designed around the curriculum the student is using. Additional classes in geography, US history, public speaking and career exploration.

Alyeska Resort

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
Alyeska offers mountain experiences for skiers and riders at all levels.

Amazing Grace Academy

Direct Pay
Other
All Ages
All Ages
Amazing Grace Academy

Anchor Lutheran School

Direct Pay
Art
All Ages
All Ages
The Anchor Mission is to provide a Christ-centered community focused on the growth of the whole child by partnering with families to provide an inclusive environment where children flourish academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally. We have academic programs early childhood through high school. We offer a range of extracurricular activities including sports teams, performing arts, and academic competitions. We also offer special education service to support learners with differences that require accomodations but also enrichment for gifted and talented. We also encourage parent involvement by providing regular opportunities for them to participate in various capacities. NOTE: ONLY SECULAR CURRICULUM IS REIMBURSABLE.

Anchorage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
We offer children's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, wrestling classes as well as children's kickboxing classes.

Anchorage Gymnastics Assn

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
Gymnastics instruction: Our program provides interactive experiences for children to learn gymnastics skills with an emphasis on building self esteem.

Anchorage Junior Academy

Direct Pay
Art
All Ages
Early Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School
Anchorage Junior Academy is a PreK-8th grade elementary school run by the worldwide Seventh-day Adventists Church educational system. AJA offers a traditional elementary education from the Christian worldview. Students in our school participate in the following classes: Bible, Language Arts, Science, Social Stuides, Art, Music, Technology and Physical Education. Our elementary learning standards for these classes can be found at the following website: https://circle.adventistlearning community.com/browse/707/
  • Contact:
    Jeanie
    Del La Torre
  • Website:
    https://ajaak.com
  • Phone:
    (907) 346-2164
  • Phone:
    ANCHORAGE

Ann Kapp Andersen

Direct Pay
Music
All Ages
All Ages
Piano lessons for ages 6 to 106. Enrichment in music history (as appropriate for student's age), composers, and music theory. I teach primarily from the John W. Schaum Course, adding other individual pieces as appropriate. Will teach hymns, if parents request. My prime concern is giving students a solid foundation; so I prefer to teach beginners and "grow" with them.
  • Contact:
    Ann
    Andersen
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (907) 385-6478
  • Phone:
    PALMER

Annabels Books

Direct Pay
Other
All Ages
All Ages
New and used books.

Antonio Loffredo

Direct Pay
Language Arts
All Ages
All Ages
Piano lessons. Italian Foreign language instruction.
  • Contact:
    Antonio
    Loffredo
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (907) 793-7383
  • Phone:
    WASILLA

Arctic Farms

Direct Pay
Other
All Ages
All Ages
Horsemanship program. Students learn all aspects of horse ownership including the following: Cutting lessons, reining, ground work, horse training, roping lessons, and riding.
  • Contact:
    Daniel
    Williams
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (907) 203-2871
  • Phone:
    WASILLA

Arctic Gymnastics LLC

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
Gymnastics instruction.

Artfully Detailed

Direct Pay
Art
All Ages
All Ages
Art classes in various mediums including drawing, painting, fused glass andmore. Offering both private and group instruction.

Artventures AK

Direct Pay
Art
All Ages
All Ages
Services offered include art instruction and workshops for students and adults, as well as integrated content and visual arts learning.

Aurora's Cakery and Bakery

Direct Pay
Other
All Ages
All Ages
Offering various classes on-site at Mat Su Central, such as (but not limited to) Doll Cakes Building/Decorating, Buttercream/Fondant Tiered Cake Building/Decorating, Cake Pops Building/Decorating, Hot Chocolate Bombs Building/Decorating, Cupcakes - Different filling/piping techniques and more. We also offer offer higher difficulty decorating and baking classes at the Menard Center Commercial Kitchen.
  • Contact:
    Tiffiny
    Copeland
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (912) 409-5997
  • Phone:
    WASILLA

Back to Basics Learning

Direct Pay
Science
All Ages
All Ages
Back to Basics provides academic courses, learning pods, and private tutoring for students in grades K-12. The program is led by a certified teacher and works with families to ensure learning is a success
  • Contact:
    Kristin
    Hills
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (907) 631-9636
  • Phone:
    WASILLA

Be Outdoors Alaska

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
Middle School, High School
Our mission is to create opportunites for outdoor recreation through education and practice. The basis for all curriculum is in preparedness for outdoor activities with proper and well functioning gear, and instilling the ability to read the conditions of the outdoors setting. Students will take away a greater level of confidence in pursuing outdoor activities from this class because of the emphasis on practice of the skills and awareness of the surroundings. Topics include cross-country skiing, mountain climbing, homesteading and sea kayaking.

Benteh STEAM Academy

Direct Pay
Health
All Ages
Middle School, High School
The Knik Tribe, Benteh STEAM Academy offers Home School Courses for the 2024-2025 and 2025- 2026 school years. Due to a generous grant, all courses are currently free for all students. Students can learn Drone-Robotics, Computers, Construction, Subsistence, and Outdoor Recreations. www.youtube.com/@bentehsteamacademy

Bespoke Broomworks

Direct Pay
Science
All Ages
All Ages
Waldorf-inspired small group sessions with a focus on handcrafts, arts, literature & science. These classes will spend a lot of time in the out-of-doors and focus on teamwork and skill-building in addition to the arts and sciences.

Brett Memorial Ice Arena

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
For Learn to Skate or Figure Skating questions or to sign up contact Kaitlyn - Skating Program Facilitator 907.861.7693

Bricks Kids 'n Gears

Direct Pay
Other
All Ages
All Ages
We teach STEM classes with Lego and other bricks- and we make them move! Motorized builds including basic motors, remote control, early coding and robotics are the core classes i our curriculum. Classes are suited for a variety of ages, typically starting at 1st grade. Look for our Build at Home Kit 2 on our website. It is a great option for brand new brick builders who need more assistance or time to develop their skills before joining us in class.

Brush and Glaze Learning Studio

Direct Pay
Art
All Ages
All Ages
Art classes for grades K-12 including but not limited to: art fundamentals, graphite, charcoal, acrylic, watercolor, and clay work. Classes are either on a 7- week quarterly schedule or a one time workshop.

C Power 4 Learning

Direct Pay
Science
All Ages
Middle School, High School
Science and math tutoring
  • Contact:
    Rodney
    Christiansen
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    907-746-0938
  • Phone:
    PALMER

Challenge Alaska

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
Adaptive ski and snowboard lessons for people with disabilities. AM/PM or full day lessons. $95/session (full day = 2 sessions). Students/parents call or email to sign up. There will be a skills sheet after each lesson.

Chickaloon Native Village

Direct Pay
Social Studies
All Ages
Early Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School
The Ya Ne Dah Ah (Ancient Legends) School is committed to providing all students with an education that instills respect for human dignity and diversity, validates the history and culture of all ethnic groups, is based on high expectations for academic success for every student, and encourages students and parents to actively participate in the learning process.

Chugiak Aquatics Club LLC

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Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
The Chugiak Aquatics Club is a USA Swimming member club that provides swim instruction and training to children ages five to eighteen. the club offers services at Chugiak Pool and Bartlett Pool. Further information about the club can be found at: https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=akcac

Chugiak Youth Sports Assoc.

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Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
Chugiak Youth Sports Association provides recreational soccer, basketball, flag football, volleyball, and PE classes to Alaska youth, ages 3-18. Leagues run throughout the year. PE runs with Eagle River Homeschool program schedule.

Crazy J's Guiding

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Health
All Ages
All Ages
This will be a course for outdoors and fishing. We will go over outdoor safety, ice safety and fishing. How to pick and target species and what they like. We will learn about basic fishing skills and how to rig fishing poles along with how to make a simple piece of tackle. The kids will learn about how the tackle/hook works for the fish they are targeting. The students will learn about the tools involved in fishing. While we are fishing, we will have discussions on conservation and how to handle fish properly.

Dan Lundell Piano Services

Direct Pay
Music
All Ages
Parents & All Ages
Piano tuning services.
  • Contact:
    Dan
    Lundell
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (907) 688-5533
  • Phone:
    CHUGIAK

Dancing Lights Yoga

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
Dancing Lights Yoga offers a variety of classes for all levels. The classes specific to Mat-Su Central School children are Children's and Teen Yoga. The Children's classes will begin with free style dancing allowing the children to move in whatever way feels comfortable to them and gets their wiggles out. There will then be a themed story time with books such as "I Like Myself", "Maybe", "What if?", etc. Stories that inspire thought and growth. Next, will be yoga where the little yogis bring breath work and movement together to bring strength and calming to the bodies and nervous systems. The class will end with a guided meditation to inspire creativity and learning. The Teen classes will consist of a theme mantra for all the class. Themes such as, "You are Enough", "You are Strong", Finding Your Inner Peace", etc. Teens will then learn the power of breath-work in calming the nervous system as well as the strength that comes when breath work and movement are combined through Yoga Asana. The class will end with guided meditation.

Danielle Aslanian

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Music
All Ages
All Ages
I offer guitar, ukulele and vocal lessons in an online format. I have over a decade of experience teaching music to students of all ages, both online and in person. Curriculum caters to the individual needs of each student, and I strive to foster a lifelong passion for music in all of my students.
  • Contact:
    Danielle
    Aslanian
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (314) 614-2136
  • Phone:
    ONLINE/ TALKEETNA

Denali Arts Council

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Art
All Ages
All Ages
Denali Arts Council is a community arts organization. It provides an ever-expanding range of drama, circus, music, film, photography, dance, writing and visual arts opportunities and events. Denali Arts Council involves people of all ages, backgrounds, skills, and talents. Denali Arts Council operates arts-related programs: Denali Drama (theatre and stage trades), Green Light Circus (performance and acrobatic), Hangar Door Cinema (filmmaking), Music Academy (orchestra and music lessons), Talkeetna Artists Guild (art workshops), Local Motion (dance workshops), Susitna Muse (writing workshops), and Focus on Kids (photography workshops).

Denali Gymnastics

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Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
Recreational and competitive gymnastics, Ninja obstacle course, tumbling and Preschool gymnastics. Boys and girls: 18 months – 18 years.

Denali Rock Climbing and Fitness

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Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
Youth rock climbing ages 4- 17. Fundamental fitness program teaches sports mechanics and functional movement in a group environment for ages 6-11. High Performance Fitness Program teaches performance training, weight lifting, movement, gymnastics and conditioning for ages 11- 17.

Dive Alaska

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Physical Education
All Ages
Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School
Dive Alaska offers a diverse range of diving, scientific, and exploration-based courses, all with a focus on helping students and divers enjoy and appreciate the immense and beautiful waters that make Alaska one of the most unique and incredible underwater environments in the world. This includes: Scuba training, Exploration diving, Free-diving trainings, Emergency first response, CPR, and oxygen training, Scientific diving, Vocational training, Instructor development courses, Service, repair, and equipment technician courses, Conservation and responsible harvesting, Gas physiology and technical blending courses.

EZ Walking Stables

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Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
Horsemanship lessons. Learning everything about horse.

Eagle River Ballet

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Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
We offer creative dance for ages 3-5 and ballet for K-12. We also offer jazz classes for ages 9+. Ballet in levels 1-5 are based on a progression of technique. Repetition of exercises at a proper pace encourages safe stretching, strengthening, muscle memory and good habits to last a lifetime of study. Jazz incorporates jazz music and rhythms into a structured warm up, center floor and across the floor. This fun and high energy class helps kids explore a wide range of movement and qualities.

EagleCrest SnowSports School

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Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
EagleCrest SnowSports School specializes in instruction of skiing and snowboarding. We teach all abilities, levels, and ages.

Edge Athletics

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Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
Edge Athletics builds and empowers youth athletes by accelerating their athletic ability and expanding their capacity for success in both sports and life.

Elena P. Lukina- Shelt

Direct Pay
Music
All Ages
All Ages
Private instruction in violin, viola and beginning piano, for all ages, with occasional opportunities to perform in recitals and concerts.
  • Contact:
    Elena
    Lukina- Shelt
  • Website:
    https://lenalukina.com
  • Phone:
    (907) 522-5899
  • Phone:
    ANCHORAGE

Elevate Basketball Skills

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
Basketball Skills Training
  • Contact:
    Jeff
    Davies
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (907) 671-9744
  • Phone:
    Wasilla

Empower Physical Therapy LLC

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School
Personal training, fitness coaching, group fitness, injury prevention, healthy habit coaching, and social skill development.

Encore! Valley Music

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Music
All Ages
All Ages
Encore! Valley Music provides music lessons to students of all levels, ensuring proper technique, counting, reading, and performance skills. Additionally, students will learn how to effectively practice and progress in their instrument of choice.
  • Contact:
    Cody
    White
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (907) 982-1411
  • Phone:
    PALMER

FJG Sports LLC

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
Private instruction in the following: Hitting, pitching, throwing, and catcher training. Team practices.

Finding Your Future

Direct Pay
Other
All Ages
Middle School, High School
Provide one-on-one career guidance, seminars and classes on career and educational opportunities, financial aid and scholarship applications, time management and money management skills.
Mari Jo has a book written a book called ‘Guide to Your Future, A Plan for Life after High School’.
Guide to Your Future will help students and families find many of the answers to the questions they have about opportunities after high school. Hopefully, it will help students create a timeline to plan for schooling or training after graduation. It includes selecting the right educational options, it covers how to get organized, scholarships, financial aid, and paperwork that you will need to have the rest of your life.
  • Contact:
    Mari Jo
    Parks
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    907-354-5405
  • Phone:
    PALMER

Fireside Books

Direct Pay
Science
All Ages
All Ages
Book seller

Fireweed School of Music

Direct Pay
Music
All Ages
All Ages
Instruction in violin, guitar, ukulele, and piano.
  • Contact:
    Andrea
    Childers-Gresett
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (907) 887-4710
  • Phone:
    WASILLA

Fox & Kit (ppds)

Direct Pay
Art
All Ages
All Ages
Classes for different art projects: Candle making, Glass dome diorama building using 90% natural materials, Watercolor painting tutorials, Gouache painting tutorials, Mixed media artwork (some holiday themed), Christmas ornament crafts, Polymer clay projects
  • Contact:
    Crystal
    Helmericks
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (907) 250-0448
  • Phone:
    PALMER

Frontier Tutoring

Direct Pay
Science
All Ages
All Ages
Frontier Tutoring is how Alaskans achieve their college admissions goals. Founded in 2008 by UAA students, Frontier tutoring today is the largest Alaska-based test prep and tutoring brand, serving students from our center in Anchorage. Through our academic tutoring, SAT®/ACT® prep, and college admissions consulting programs, we are singularly positioned to empower our students to succeed at every stage of their journey from middle and high school to the college of their choice.


Frontier Tutoring programs are differentiated by our leading approach, leading instructors, and leading results: Frontier Tutoring is the only company in Alaska to require our SAT/ACT instructors to achieve 99th percentile credentials, transparently report our students' SAT/ACT score improvement performance, and post real-time, unfiltered customer feedback on our website for all of our programs.


Frontier Tutoring combines our national-caliber programs and college admissions expertise with the highly individualized,responsive instruction and service available only from an Alaska-based provider. Our vision is to become Alaska╎s largest, most respected, most effective educational services company.

German Language Center

Direct Pay
World Language
All Ages
All Ages
Language Services (German; Teaching/Tutoring/Translation Services)
  • Contact:
    Charlotte
    Rhine
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    907-232-2243
  • Phone:
    BIG LAKE

Gilliland, Catherine

Direct Pay
Language Arts
All Ages
All Ages
Thomas Moore Classical Learning Pod: Meets three days per week for instruction and review of grade specific curriculum (Gr 1-6) in core academic areas. The curriculum used includes Singapore Dimensions, Literacy Essentials, Well-Ordered Language, IEW Style and Structure, and ArtK 12 Draw (Seven Continents), Lost Tools of Writing with American Literature (Gr- 7-12). IEW Teaching Writing with Structure and Style (Level A Gr. 3-5; Level B Gr 6-8), Dyslexia Intervention Services (trained through Dyslexia Training Institute), Writing Scholarship Essays Course (Hybrid online/ in person). Catherine works with parents too, scaffolding them to become their child's best learning mentors.

Guidepost Pediatric Therapies and Educational Services

Direct Pay
Math
All Ages
All Ages
Specializes in reading and math tutoring for unconventional learners and students with dyslexia.

Hablemos

Direct Pay
World Language
All Ages
All Ages
Spanish teacher and tutor for grades K-12.
  • Contact:
    Nerissa
    Torres
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (907) 444-7112
  • Phone:
    PALMER

Harrington Studio

Direct Pay
Music
All Ages
All Ages
Guitar, bass, or ukulele instruction
  • Contact:
    Kyle
    Harrington
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    907-223-4166
  • Phone:
    EAGLE RIVER

Head to Toe Health

Direct Pay
Health
All Ages
All Ages
Nutritional science teaching kid and parents on how nutrition effects the brain and how different nutrients effect their bodies' ability to function and think clearly. How to get rid of the ants in our lives ow to make our bodies run more efficiently while making us happier...and so much more.
  • Contact:
    Deborah
    Wharton
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (907) 715-0799
  • Phone:
    WASILLA

Hobbs Hill Music

Direct Pay
Music
All Ages
All Ages
Guitar Instruction - Beginner to Intermediate; Piano Instruction - Beginner to Intermediate
  • Contact:
    Lianne
    Hobbs
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (907) 982-5065
  • Phone:
    WASILLA

Holy Rosary Academy

Direct Pay
Other
All Ages
All Ages
Holy Rosary Academy, K- 12 Catholic School. A parent or guardian may purchase nonsectarian services and materials from a public, private or religious organization with a student allotment provided under this section AS 14.03.320 if (1) the services and materials are required for the course of study in the individual learning plan developed for the student under AS 14.03.300, (2) textbook, services, and other curriculum materials and the course of study (A) are approved by the school district; (B) are appropriate for the student (C) are aligned to state standards, and (D) comply with AS 14.03.090 and AS 14.14.060. (3) the services and materials otherwise support a public purpose.

Innergy

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
Middle School, High School
Innergy is a fitness studio in the heart of Wasilla that provides yoga, barre, indoor cycling and group personal training to all.

Irish Dance

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
Irish dance for fitness and fun with performance and competition opportunities for ages 6 through adult. Dancers learn rhythm and technique in soft shoe dances (similar to ballet), hard shoe dances (similar to tap) and Ceili dances (similar to square dance), and may perform with the school as the main entertainment at the Celtic Stage at the Alaska Scottish Highland Games and on the Colony Stage at Alaska State Fair as well as at local retirement homes for Christmas and local establishments for St. Patrick’s Day.
Creative & Functional Writing: Creative & Functional Writing is a 10-week workshop or middle and high school, meeting once per week at the Irish Dance studio in the Mayflower Building off Palmer Wasilla Highway, and focusing on one element of writing each week. The syllabus covers creative writing (short stories and poetry), nonfiction writing (simple nonfiction reports, police statements, and technical papers). Topics covered include: the elements of a fictional story, including genre, premise, plot, character, conflict, and voice; as well as the elements of a nonfiction work, including table of contents, paragraph structure and bibliography. Over the course of the class, students will write a fictional short story in 1000 words or less, a short poem, a police statement, as well as a nonfiction paragraph with citations.
  • Contact:
    Colleen
    Oefelein
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    907-306-9199
  • Phone:
    WASILLA

It's More Than Speech, LLC

Direct Pay
Other
All Ages
All Ages
Educational Services - Reading, writing and math services as needed

Jessie's Vocals

Direct Pay
Music
All Ages
All Ages
Music instructor for private lessons. Specific instruments taught are vocals, guitar, ukulele, and piano.
  • Contact:
    Jessica
    Jansen
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (951) 204-3438
  • Phone:
    PALMER

John Damberg Creative Music

Direct Pay
Music
All Ages
Middle School, High School
Provide individual and group music instruction in the following areas: 1. Music lessons on all percussion instruments, drum-set and piano; 2. Music theory lessons; 3. Jazz Improvisation skills classes; 4. Small performance ensembles - 2-8 students; 5. Music business; 6. Music software recording and notation classes

Jolene's Piano Studio

Direct Pay
Music
All Ages
All Ages
I offer weekly piano lessons starting at thirty minutes each lesson. A classical approach is taken to create the best base for learning all.
  • Contact:
    Jolene
    Beistline
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (907) 570-7347
  • Phone:
    PALMER

K12 INC.

Direct Pay
Music
All Ages
All Ages
A blend of traditional materials with online courses for K-8th graders on the following subjects: math, language arts, science, history, art, and music.
  • Contact:
    Terina
    Lochner
  • Website:
    http://www.k12.com
  • Phone:
    541-829-9847
  • Phone:
    ONLINE

KC Education Services

Direct Pay
Art
All Ages
Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School
Wed.- Sat. hours 11 AM - 5 PM. Students can choose to work with pastel chalk, watercolor paints, or acrylic. I can group students according to their interest in the desired medium. I will supply the paper for both pastel chalk and watercolor students. I need the students to bring some of their own supplies (brushes, paints, canvas). We do begin with drawing and perspective and create a piece that they will be proud of. FB: Garden Gallery/ Big Lake AK

Kellog Field School/ Spring Creek Farms or Louise's Farm School

Direct Pay
Science
All Ages
All Ages
An outdoor based enrichment program with the goal to create holistic learners that pursue interests by looking through a wide-angle lens. Hands on activities exploring Science, local History, cultural awareness, healthy lifestyles and local nutritional foods. (Hiking, snowshoeing, trails, skiing, 800 acres, project and place based environmental education).

Keyboard Creations

Direct Pay
Music
All Ages
All Ages
Piano Instruction - private. Classical training as well as foundation for improvisation
  • Contact:
    Evelyn
    Donelson
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    232-0581
  • Phone:
    WASILLA

Kim Bergey Fitness

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
"Kim Bergey Fitness is offering fun and effective fitness classes at the borough gym for ALL homeschooling students in the Mat-Su Valley. K-5th grade sessions are from 10:00am-12:00pm every Wednesday. 6th-12th grade sessions are from 12:30-2:30pm every Monday and Friday. All sessions are 2 hours each. The older group may sign up for 1 or 2 days per week. Each session will consist of a cardio warm-up, strength training exercises and stretching including, non- meditative yoga, a social snack break (bring your own) and fun time playing kick ball, soccer, basketball, tug of war, or various other games. Intensity is adjusted to suit each grade level class.
Bring a water bottle and exercise mat.
Contact Kim Bergey for more details and to sign up. 907-982-1158"
  • Contact:
    Kim
    Bergey
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (907) 982-1158
  • Phone:
    WASILLA

LIVE Online Math

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Math
All Ages
Middle School, High School
LIVE Online Math offers math classes, tutoring, etc. via LIVE, real-time online sessions. We also have video courses, a supplemental practice system (Infinite Math), and a few other things as well. We have been in operation since 2008 and we have a custom-built online platform aimed specifically at teaching math online. Our primary offerings are Classes: They meet 3x per week. This is more like "buying a teacher" than a curriculum. Video-Plus Courses: Mostly a video course, but there is a 1x per week LIVE session to supplement the videos. 1 on 1 Tutoring: Personalized sessions with flexible scheduling. Video Courses and Recorded Sessions Only Option: The perfect "learn at your own pace" solution. Video instruction is professionally made and everything is included in the course! NOTE that our courses are now bookless! No need to buy an additional expensive textbook. Please see the LIVE Online Math website (liveonlinemath.com) for all offerings, pricing, scheduling, and other details.

Laura Horning: Math Tutor

Direct Pay
Math
All Ages
All Ages
Math Tutor: K-8, Pre-algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry
  • Contact:
    Laura
    Horning
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    907-315-2715
  • Phone:
    WASILLA

Lazy M Farms

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
Private, semi-private or small group riding lessons on our farm. Standard 1 hr lesson or 30 min kinder lesson for younger children. Trail rides on property offered for independent riders. Riders will need boots and an ASTM/SEI certified safety helmet.
  • Contact:
    Mary Ann
    Eckart
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (907) 590-8427
  • Phone:
    PALMER

Learning Essentials

Direct Pay
Other
All Ages
All Ages
School supplies

Learning with Lockwood

Direct Pay
Social Studies
All Ages
Middle School, High School
12 week classes and 3-6 week workshops on subjects in American, European, and world history. Topics can be requested, though offerings may depend on interest. Writing assignment geard toward preparing for college writing will be included for high school students.
  • Contact:
    Andrew
    Lockwood
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    907-952-1387
  • Phone:
    WASILLA

Legacy Jiu Jitsu

Direct Pay
Physical Education
All Ages
All Ages
Instruction in a variety of martial arts with an emphasis on how to apply these skills in a real life and recreational setting while improving our clients overall physical health and well being.

Lessons Unlimited

Direct Pay
Music
All Ages
Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School
Private Music Instruction: Brasswinds (Trombone, Baritone, French Horn, Trumpet), Strings (Viola, Violin), Guitar (Classical and other), Recorder.
  • Contact:
    Daniel
    Sommer
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    907-841-0188
  • Phone:
    WASILLA

Lindsey Dudley Studio

Direct Pay
Language Arts
All Ages
Middle School, High School
Classroom education in ELA, science and social studies. Educational services include direct instruction, projects, group work, at-home work, curriculum materials, and assessments.
  • Contact:
    Lindsey
    Dudley
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (907) 727-3650
  • Phone:
    ANCHORAGE

Lloyds Learning Academy

Direct Pay
Language Arts
All Ages
All Ages
Lloyd's learning Academy offers individual and small group learning opportunities in the core subject areas of English/Language Arts, ESL/ ELL, Social Studies, History, and Government. Class options as group sessions M<W<F form 9:00 AM - to 12:00 Pm and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, and individual session T-TH from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
  • Contact:
    Sheryl
    Lloyd
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (907) 355-1529
  • Phone:
    HOUSTON

Loa's Piano Studio

Direct Pay
Music
All Ages
All Ages
Piano teacher specializing in note reading, counting, accompaniment, duets and performance. I also have periodic group classes and recitals. I give 30 minute weekly lessons out of my studio. I enjoy keeping students of all ages excited about music! My motto is: “Praise students to success!”
  • Contact:
    Loa
    Cyr
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    907-746-0164
  • Phone:
    PALMER

Loeffler, Andrew

Direct Pay
Music
All Ages
Middle School, Upper Elementary, High School
Provide instruction for musical instrument training from beginner to college/ university level. Beginner instruments include all woodwind and brass-wind instruments, guitar, and bass guitar. Advanced instruction to include brass-wind from beginner through college/ university level. Other topics include jazz improvisation and theory.
  • Contact:
    Andrew
    Loeffler
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (907) 406-0158
  • Phone:
    ANCHORAGE

Love 2 Create In AK

Direct Pay
Art
All Ages
All Ages
Arts, crafts, cooking classes, and camps.

M&M Tutoring

Direct Pay
Math
All Ages
Middle School, High School
My desire is to provide support for the over whelmed mother/ caregiver who has several children home-schooling or who needs help with a specific subject. I would use the curriculum chosen by the parents and would supplement creative and motivational ideas if necessary. My strong points are English grammar, creative writing, basic math, algebra, and geometry. I am familiar with Think Well and Acellus computer courses and am comfortable with textbook learning. Place of tutoring is negotiable, but locations such as Mat-Su Central and the Library are preferred. Tutoring can be one-on-one or with siblings together.
  • Contact:
    Marlana
    Plumley
  • Website:
  • Phone:
    (907) 203-7053
  • Phone:
    WASILLA