Sally Gregory Caldwell

Profile Updated: July 3, 2025
Residing In: Fairbanks, AK USA
Homepage: Quest Counseling and Wellness
Occupation: Therapist-Counseling for Parents & Grandparents
Children: Micah Mihdi, 1981
Antone Amin, 1983
Evelyna Bahiyyih, 1985
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Current news: Retired and have a great retirement job counseling parents and gprands. Billable through insurance!

Getting a little writing in - https://www.newsminer.com/extra/alaska_pulse/junior-youth-a-critical-period-in-human-development/article_e67f48be-7a9f-11ef-af24-5787bb46c5a1.html

https://www.newsminer.com/extra/alaska_pulse/creating-a-child-centered-community/article_faccb62e-5e5e-11ef-b7e7-b3a7afd50bc1.html

Have enjoyed living in the Colorado Rockies, the Olympic Rainforest, the bush of Alaska & the Tongass Rainforest in southeast Alaska. I'm now back in Fairbanks, Alaska, where sculptors work in ice, women run dog teams 1000 miles to the top of the world, and, there's 23 hours of daylight for summer fun.
Have raised foster children, an adopted child and birth children and enjoyed raising pet rats, rabbits and sled dogs!
Have worked in education, prevention and in mental health treatment.

School Story:

High school was difficult. Social anxiety high. Self esteem low. I loved being in the talent show with our small group, though I was scared to death. I loved driving around with friends in my Renault convertible, water balloon showers and all. I was terrified giving those current event reports. Sweet that everyone tried to encourage me. I've been a trainer for teachers and mental health professionals throughout the state. Been an Adjunct Instructor at the University here and fairly overcame those terrifying current event reports!
I liked all my classmates and care about each one of you. I was surprised to read people's notes in my yearbook, that I was a good listener and had wise advise. Became a career listener as a mental health therapist. Guess my classmates saw something in me. Glad we're staying connected.

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Sep 27, 2025 at 8:28 PM

Just scrolling and thinking of home. I'm fully retiring end of October and home sick, especially for autumn. Heading down to go on a road trip with a friend in TX. We'll hit the higher elevations from AZ through NM, TX and into OK.

Looking forward to more writing, in addition to the monthly column I write for our local paper, and more time hiking the trails around here. More time with friends in Alaska and visiting my oldest, granddaughters and his wife' family in the Philippines in 2026.
Hope my classmates are all well and pleased with their life accomplishments and loving families. Take good care.

Sep 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM

I was sad to hear of Carol's passing. Agreed with the memorial that Carol had a gift for making others feel seen and cared for. I emailed her about an upcoming visit to Norman by accident, then just reviewed the classmates' page.

Though I believe she is settled into a paradise, looking after her family from that unseen relm, I still miss thinking of her as being there to visit when I come through town.

 

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Carol. How about post a photo. You take good pictures.

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Nov 10, 2024 at 1:50 PM

What a beautiful tribute to one of our classmates. I'm inspired by his lovely qualities of character.

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May 09, 2024 at 10:58 AM

The notice of Laura's passing just popped up in my email. Sorry about the loss. Laura was a wonderful image of our generation. So happy and full of energy. I was glad to read she was a teacher, passing that spirit onto the students. Glad to read about her family's devotion to her. Seems she had a rich life.

Classmates, please take care, stay safe, and stay connected.

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Sep 06, 2023 at 11:45 AM
With friends for a day at our friend’s peony farm. Nenana, Alaska.
Sep 06, 2023 at 11:42 AM

Sorry to hear about Rhonda's passing. She was a sweet person, genuine in relationships and a person with a high sense of responsibility to her community - school community and, as an adult, her home community. I knew her in high school and admired her for these things. Enjoyed her smile and exchanges with her. 

Mar 16, 2023 at 12:55 AM

Elaine and I were friends and neighbors. Visiting her in her home, I found she had a lovely fmaily. I enjoyed her companionship at activities we did together. Sounds ilke her adult life was full of service and achievement and that would fit how I knew her, a peer with a generous heart.

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With friends for a day at our friend’s peony farm. Nenana, Alaska.
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My daughter's favorite off-roading view outside of Wasilla in Matnuska Valley, Alaska.