Mike Hoyt new IEA director at school district

In addition to his duties as activities director, Mike Hoyt will now also serve as the new Indian Education Act director for the school district after the resignation of DaNika Smalley on Feb. 29.

Schools Superintendent Bill Burr confirmed that Hoyt started on March 11.

Working in cultural education has been Hoyt’s focus since 2011. He worked as a teacher in Nome for five years, and before that worked at culture camps operated by Goldbelt and Sealaska Heritage Institute in Juneau.

“He’s got background in writing grants,” Burr said. “And he’s been involved in the cultural community.”

Hoyt moved...