School district's new activities director wants to bring consistency to the job

Though the Wrangell School District has had its challenges filling various positions throughout the years, one position ⎯ the activities director ⎯ has seen yearly turnover with four people in the position in the past three years.

Lifelong resident X'atshaawditee Tammi Meissner is the latest hire for the part-time contract, and she is committed to staying in the job "for the foreseeable future."

Meissner, who also works as the community navigator for the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, said she recognizes the need for students, coaches and activity advisers to h...