Haines school superintendent Roy Getchell was named the Alaska Superintendent of the year by the Alaska Council of School Administrators for “steady, thoughtful and measured leadership.”
“I was surprised and at the same time just felt a lot of appreciation,” Getchell said in a brief phone interview during a drive to Anchorage, where he will be officially recognized.
Getchell, who has been superintendent since 2018, said he was proud to represent Haines.
“I’m honored to…