K-12 Education Resources

Dr. Gaborik holds a Bachelor of Arts in speech communication from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and earned her teaching certification through the Teach for Alaska program. She holds a Master’s of Education from the University of Alaska Anchorage in special education. She received her Doctorate of Education in K-12 education administration from Argosy University. As a lifelong Fairbanks resident, Dr. Gaborik brings a unique and valuable perspective to the position of superintendent as she has both attended and worked at district schools. She taught at both the high school and middle school levels and served as assistant principal and principal of Lathrop High School. Dr. Gaborik has earned numerous awards throughout her career including Alaska Principal of the Year, and she is active in the Alaska Superintendents Association. She is known throughout the district — and the state — for her thoughtful, collaborative leadership style and her successful implementation of innovative programs such as smaller learning communities, professional learning communities and effective teaming.

• Connect with Dr. Karen Gaborik