Fairbanks welding instructor named Alaska Teacher of the Year [Video]

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) – Alaska has a new Teacher of the Year in Pete Daley, who was selected for the honor by the State of Alaska and the Alaska Dept. of Education and Early Development.

Daley, a welding instructor at Hutchison High School in Fairbanks, began teaching more than two decades ago. His time as a teacher in Alaska began in Minto, where he worked for the Yukon-Koyukuk School District. In 2010, he moved to Hutchison High School, when the opportunity arose to become a welding instructor there.

Reflecting back on the time he’s spent in his position, and having now received the title of teacher of the year, Daley said he wouldn’t change a thing about his career path.

“It’s been the best experience of my life,” he said.

Competing against a pool of 100 nominees, Daley said he has experienced a lot of different emotions since being honored …