About Us
Eagle's View Education is a consulting firm based in Southeast Alaska, led by JJ Hinderberger, a dedicated educator with over 13 years of experience in teaching, leadership, and higher education. As a lifelong Alaskan, JJ has a unique understanding of the challenges facing public schools in this region. Having grown up in rural Haines, Alaska, and worked in the Juneau School District and Unalaska City School District, she has firsthand experience navigating the diverse educational needs of Alaska’s communities.
JJ is a graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage and the University of Alaska Southeast, and her career has spanned multiple key roles, including Special Education Coordinator, District Testing Coordinator, and K-12 English Language Learning Coordinator. Her comprehensive background in both leadership and specialized educational services has equipped her with a wide-ranging perspective on how to support schools and districts in meeting the needs of all learners.
Eagle's View Education was created to offer customized solutions for schools across Alaska, providing mentoring and coaching for principals and teachers, as well as professional development for entire school teams. With expertise in areas such as social-emotional learning, academic achievement, school discipline, special education, and English language learning, JJ provides the tools and insights to help schools and districts thrive.
At Eagle's View Education, we believe that strong schools are built on community, collaboration, and connection. Stability in leadership, nurturing relationships, and a deep sense of belonging are at the heart of effective education. Whether you’re a principal seeking to strengthen leadership practices, a teacher striving for deeper student engagement, or a district in need of tailored professional development, JJ’s personalized approach is designed to address your unique challenges and help your school reach its full potential.
With a deep commitment to educational equity and a passion for supporting Alaska’s school leaders, educators, and students, Eagle's View Education is here to guide schools to new heights and create lasting, meaningful change.
JJ Hinderberger
I was born in Juneau but raised in Haines, Alaska along with my four siblings. I value community, place-based education, and cultural inclusion. I am passionate about education and want to make a positive impact on students and our communities.
I began my educational career working in a collaborative Head Start and Juneau School District preschool program at Sayéik: Gastineau Community School. Fast forward five years and I ended up writing the grant to further support this program for the Juneau School District. What makes it even more full circle, is that my own daughter was able to attend that very same program recently.
My career path has taken me to Juneau and Unalaska, Port of Dutch Harbor. I have worked in a variety of educational roles from teaching preschool, being a principal, special education coordinator, working as a professor of education and now mentoring principals. I have extensive experience leading committees, planning and delivering training for staff, and navigate the diverse needs of schools. I am so grateful for the experiences that I have had as an educator and have learned so much and sparked my curiosity to learn even more.
While working as a teacher and a principal, I was always eager for feedback and coaching to improve my practice. I find that we spend so much of our energy and effort on the feedback that we give students that we neglect educators. In order to reach our students best, we have to ensure we are always improving our own practice. When I stepped back from those roles to spend time with my young children, I decided to provide that service to others.
I find that the most effective feedback is non evaluative and ongoing. As a principal, I know too well that the space between your ears can be very isolating and you face many challenges that you need a thought partner for. You need someone that gets it and can listen and help brainstorming solutions quickly and effectively. Other times you might really need someone to help you create systems for change and organization so you can focus on the day to day tasks at hand. As a principal you may be faced with needing mentors and instructional coaches for teachers at your school that you simply do not have the time to do well. I remember feeling stretched thin and wanting to clone myself just to get everything done.
I can be that support you need.
I provide custom mentoring plans for principals and teachers over the course of a year. I also provide inservice training on a variety of topics for all building staff members. This is non evaluative and purely to support you being the best version of you. When school leaders and teachers have the support they need, they can support students to reach their fullest potential. I absolutely love the school environment and believe in the power of connection, kindness, and positive attitudes. Never underestimate the influence a teacher, principal, and entire school community has on a child's success.
I look forward to working with you!
EDUCATION
Graduate Certificate in Special Education
University of Alaska Southeast
Master of Science in Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Master of Arts in English Language Learning
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
University of Alaska Anchorage
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Principal Mentor, Juneau School District
Adjunct Professor in Early Childhood Education, University of Alaska Anchorage
Mendenhall River Community School Principal, Juneau School District
Eagle’s View Elementary School Principal, Unalaska City School District
District Test Coordinator, Unalaska City School District
Special Education Coordinator, Unalaska City School District
ELL Coordinator, Unalaska City School District
Alaska Association of Elementary School Principals (AAESP) Vice President
Teacher, Juneau School District
CREDENTIALS
Alaska Professional Teacher Certificate English as a Second Language
Alaska Professional Teacher Certificate Early Childhood Education
Alaska Professional Teacher Certificate Special Education
Alaska Type B Administrative Certificate