Endorsements

Hi, I’m Keiko Herrick

I was born in Fairbanks in the pink St. Joseph’s Hospital downtown, attended Old U Park, Ryan, and West Valley (class of ‘87). After getting my PhD from UAF, I worked for the Alaska Statewide Mentor Project for many years. Now I’m the FAST/BSEP Instructor for Ft. Wainwright and Ft. Greely where I’m known as “Dr. Keiko”.

I was lucky enough to go to public schools here in the Fairbanks North Star Borough when the state and district were flush with pipeline funding and Alaska teacher pay was high above the national average. Fairbanks public school students went on to become remarkable scientists (not me), artists (also not me), musicians (see previous), technical workers, and more. The potential is all here and I know with a supportive school board we can help students realize their full capabilities. Strong schools are the foundation for a thriving community.

Rob and I have been married going on 17 years. He is a hard worker and a devoted Dad who is passionate about public education.