Laura Capelle has been a public educator in Fairbanks, Alaska, since 2004, working as a reading tutor, special education aide, and an ELL Tutor/Instructor. She last worked as the ELL Program Records Manager, supporting ELL staff, school staff, and families.
Laura has served on the NEA-Alaska Board of Directors, the ESSA Executive Board, the FEA Bargaining Team, the NEA-Alaska Human and Civil Rights Committee, the NEA-Alaska PACE Committee, and previously served two terms as NEA-Alaska's Vice President.
Laura is serving in her first term as NEA-Alaska President, working to continually expand and strengthen the network of communication and support for public education and educators in Alaska.