Tom Klaameyer has lived in Alaska since 1989 when he moved up during his service in the United States Air Force. He has taught high school social studies for the past 27 years in various schools in Anchorage and Eagle River.
Tom has served his union on the local level as a member of his bargaining team, his local Board of Directors, and as the Vice President of Communications before being elected as the President of the Anchorage Education Association.
Tom has served as the President of NEA-Alaska since 2020 where he focuses his attention on reversing cuts to public education, restoring a pension option for public employees, and building a stronger union.