Ty Graham poses with a fish caught during the Napaaqtugmiut School’s annual ice fishing trip. He’s preparing to teach in Alaska for the third consecutive year. (Submitted Photo)
Lessons learned in county prepares teacher for Alaska
Jennifer Xia
Two years ago, Ty Graham had never stepped into a classroom as a full-time teacher. This August, he is preparing to make his third trek to teach middle and high school students in a remote Alaskan village north of the Arctic Circle. “It was a huge learning curve,” Graham said.
Thursday, July 17, 2025