The Alaska Head Start Association (AHSA) is dedicated to strengthening early learning programs through advocacy, education, and leadership. AHSA represents all 17 Head Start programs in Alaska, creating a unified voice and point of contact for partners and policymakers. Each year we strive to keep the Head Start community informed, to build collaborative relationships, partner with coalitions at the state and federal level, and to recognize outstanding achievement. 

AHSA Executive Committee:

AnneMarie Mattacchione, President        Dirk Shumaker, Vice President                              

Mark Lackey, Treasurer                        Malinda Besett, Secretary      

 All Alaska Head Start Directors and Contacts                          

Increase to State Head Start dollars by $600,000 per year

Provided resources to expand services to 64 children in 2009

Development of Partnership with State of Alaska Department of Education and Early Development resulting in a 2 year fiscal plan for Head Start programs in the state

Host annual state Leadership Conference

New AHSA Web Page

Contact Information:       Email: akheadstart@gmail.com          

AHSA, PO Box 202449

Anchorage, AK 99520-2449

Copyright © 2009 Alaska Head Start Association
Last modified: 03/27/09