I live in Anchorage. I love it, but I also need an occasional break "outside" (the lower 48). It just makes me happy to come back home. The winters are long and can be dark and cold, especially when we have no snow, like this year. If you like nature and being out of doors, and cold is not a big deal, then this might be the place for you. Anchorage is in dire need of special education teachers. If you are interested I suggest contacting the Anchorage School District. There was a special on our local news, KTUU2, about that earlier this month.