Administration - North Slope Borough School District

David Anŋialuġauraq Vadiveloo, Superintendent

David Anŋialuġauraq Vadiveloo is the Tamil Australian son of Kandiah and Anne Vadiveloo. Raised in Australia, David first came to Utqiagvik in 2007 and is married to Rachel Edwardson, the eldest daughter of George and Debby Edwardson. They have three children in the school district – Qiḷaavsuk, Saġġana and Ulimaun.

David has been an educator for 30 years, starting his professional career as a specialist attorney in Indigenous land rights and human rights law before merging his practice with education and organizational reform. In that time he has balanced roles in teaching, administration and leadership coaching and is an internationally recognized facilitator of Culturally Safe and Responsive Practice.

In April 2022, David accepted the position as NSBSD Superintendent. He is active in subsistence hunting and feels blessed to be part of a community that carries the traditions of their ancestors with such pride. “My job is to implement the vision of the Iñupiaq people – a culturally responsive educational system anchored by Iñupiaq language and culture that delivers excellence in education and post-school pathways for all students”.

Dr. Caitlin Iñuquyuk Santos, Assistant Superintendent

Dr Caitlin Santos has lived and worked on the North Slope since 2012. She and her husband Reggie have four children who have all attended NSBSD schools and she has worked in leadership at the NSBSD and ASNA since moving to the Slope.

Dr Santos has more than 20 years of experience serving students, educators, and communities in Alaska. Her work as an educational leader is grounded in a commitment to ensuring that students have access to high-quality, culturally responsive learning experiences that reflect their identities, cultures, languages, and communities.

From 2022-2026, Dr Santos was the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, responsible for designing and overseeing the teaching and learning reform that has resulted in unprecedented growth for our North Slope students. From 2012 - 2019 she also worked with the Curriculum Department at the North Slope Borough School District, supporting and traveling to all schools within the district.

Dr. Santos is passionate about building educational systems that bring together Indigenous knowledge, community expertise, and evidence-based instructional practices. She is committed to delivering meaningful and sustainable educational change through collaboration.

Dr. Santos is a certified educator in the State of Alaska, holds a Ph.D. in Cross Cultural Studies in Education from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and continues to advocate for culturally responsive, locally relevant, and high-quality education for students across Alaska. In her spare time, she is happiest spending time with her kids and sewing atikluks for friends and family.

Dr. Robert Bolen, Deputy Superintendent

Dr. Robert “Bobby” Bolen has been with the North Slope Borough School District since 2022, previously serving one year as Interim Director of Human Resources and two years as Chief Operating Officer. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences from the University of Florida, Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Educational Leadership from the University of Central Florida, and a Superintendent Endorsement from the University of Alaska – Anchorage, Dr. Bolen moved to rural Alaska to serve as a Principal and eventually served 8 years as the Superintendent of the Bering Strait School District. Dr. Bolen’s background includes over 26 years of experience as a teacher, coordinator, senior administrator, and Superintendent in both Florida and Alaska. Dr. Bolen began his career as a high school math and social studies teacher for a school-to-work Alternative Education program in Florida, before moving into administration. Dr. Bolen has previously served as President of the Alaska Superintendent’s Association where he led 53 Superintendents and lobbied with State Legislators for a better education system for Alaskan children.

2025/2026 NSBSD Organizational Chart