Sondra Shaginoff-Stuart

Sondra Shaginoff-Stuart is an Assistant Professor of Alaska Native Studies at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and Kenai Peninsula College (KPC). She holds offices at both institutions: SSB 365 in UAA's Social Science Building and WWB 225 in KPC's Walter Ward Building. A member of the Ahtna Dene and Pyramid Lake Paiute tribes, she actively engages in community roles such as serving on the Chickaloon Village Traditional Council, the Benteh/Nuutah Valley Native Primary Care Center Board, and the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's Education Committee.

Education:

• MA in Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition Teaching (2016), University of Alaska Fairbanks

Her research focuses on revitalizing Indigenous languages through task-based pedagogy, emphasizing cultural projects to teach Native languages. She prioritizes community-building initiatives and Alaska Native Studies, aiming to preserve linguistic heritage for future generations. Sondra also advocates for Indigenous language education through roles like Ahtna Language and Cultural Director and participation in the Ce'yiits Hwnax Life House Advisory Committee.

No articles or awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text, but her work aligns with educational and cultural preservation efforts in Indigenous communities. She advises no listed students but contributes to community-driven educational programs.