Dr. Deena Paramo is the superintendent of the Anchorage School District and has been an Alaska educator since 1991. Prior to being selected to lead Alaska’s largest school district, she is proud to have served as a teacher, an assistant principal, a principal, an assistant superintendent and the superintendent of the Mat-SuBorough School District. Dr. Paramo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with a specialization in Bilingual Education, a Master of Education degree in Administration, and a Doctor of Education degree in Learning Assessment and System Performance. Most recently she graduated from the American Association of School Administrators National Superintendents Certification two-year program. Dr. Paramo’s focus on student achievement and success is backed by her experiences in teaching and educational leadership. She is firmly committed to the Anchorage School District’s vision to have every child prepared for the workforce or post-secondary education after high school. Dr. Paramo is active in several local and civic organizationsincluding the Education Commission of the States, Alaska Superintendents’ Association, 90% by 2020 Partnership, Anchorage and Chugiak-Eagle River Chambers of Commerce, East Anchorage Rotary, Foraker Group, and United Way. She serves on several non-profit boards and enjoys spending time with her family, snow and water skiing, running, and interior decorating. Dr. Paramo has two college-age daughters, one of whom is proud to attend UAA.