Ashton wants stronger partnerships with schools

Esther Ashton sees an opportunity to strengthen partnerships between the school district and entities such as the borough and U.S. Forest Service. She is running unopposed for a one-year seat on the school board.

Ashton, 45, is the tribal administrator for the Wrangell Cooperative Association and had held the position for five years. She's been with the WCA since 2014. She has also served on multiple parent committees and is the chair for the Indian Education Committee.

In the past, she was on the board of directors for a women's shelter in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and volunteered with...