Coaches

Mr. John C. Deal
Served 30 years in the US Army retiring as a Colonel and 10 years in industry (BAE Systems) retiring as a VP of Systems Engineering.
Graduate of the University of Alaska, BA Physics, Naval Postgraduate School, MSEE, Naval War College, MA Nat Sec Studies and Salve Regina University, MA Intl Rel.
A Co-coach of the CTHS Robotics Club.
Involved with Robotics at the Elementary, Middle and High School level
Won a MSEA Champion for Children's Award.
Coached and served on the board of the Palmer Soccer Club since 2012
Involved with Science Olympiad since 2014.

Mr. Chad Finch
Born and raised in Glennallen, Alaska.
Graduated from Glennallen High School.
Went to college in Texas to study Mechanical Engineering.
While enjoying engineering, I felt the calling to become a teacher.
Obtained degree in Mathematics Education after transferring to Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Returned to Alaska and got hired at CTHS to teach mathematics and now engineering.