Staff & Faculty Directory
Our passionate team of certified KPBSD teachers, Kenaitze Dena'ina cultural educators, and support specialists are dedicated to inspiring every young learner.
Kimberly Daniels
Principal / Head of School • M.Ed. Educational Leadership
Kimberly Daniels brings over 20 years of educational leadership and Alaska community partnership experience to Tułen Charter School. Dedicated to cultivating an environment where Dena'ina heritage and rigorous academic standards empower every student.
Cultural & LanguageHelena Titus
Dena'ina Language & Culture Specialist
• Nuch'uhq'u (Our Heritage Teacher)
Helena Titus works closely with Kenaitze Tribal Elders to integrate Outer Inlet Dena'ina language, storytelling, traditional crafts, and subsistence ecology into the daily K-4 curriculum.
Teaching StaffMarcus K. Johnson
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Passionate about early literacy, hands-on outdoor exploration, and play-based learning that connects young learners with the natural world surrounding our Kenai campus.
Teaching StaffSarah Monroe
Grade 1-2 Multi-Age Lead Teacher
Focuses on place-based STEM, salmon life cycle investigations, and foundational mathematics through hands-on project discovery.
Teaching StaffDavid McCarter
Grade 3-4 Lead Teacher & NYO Coach
Leads our 3rd & 4th grade academic team and coaches the Tułen Native Youth Olympics (NYO) team, emphasizing physical resilience, team spirit, and cultural athletic traditions.
Support StaffTanya Osteroff
Student Support & Special Education Coordinator
Dedicated to ensuring individualized learning plans, speech and reading interventions, and inclusive classroom environments for all Tułen learners.
Cultural & LanguageCorinna Chickalusion
Tribal Cultural Liaison & Elder-in-Residence Liaison
• K’echan (Gratitude & Connection Leader)
Coordinates monthly Elders Circles, seasonal subsistence trips (salmon fishing, berry picking, moose ecology), and family cultural nights in collaboration with Kenaitze Indian Tribe.
AdministrationRobert Lindgren
Administrative Assistant & Registrar
Manages student enrollment, attendance records, school communications, and parent inquiries. Always ready to greet families at the front counter with a warm smile.