Welcome to the Alaska Academy of Real Estate!
At our school, we combine cutting-edge technology with industry-leading instructors who bring decades of real-world experience to the classroom. Whether you're starting your real estate journey or advancing your career, our dynamic courses, hands-on learning, and supportive environment ensure you’ll have the tools to succeed. Join us and discover why we’re the go-to choice for real estate education in Alaska!
Meet Our Instructors and Staff

Meet Suellen Appellof
Zoom Instructor
Suellen Appellof was raised in Northern New York and arrived in Alaska in March of 1976. She has lived in many communities in Alaska, including Wrangell, Kasilof, Kenai, Soldotna, Kodiak, and Anchorage. Moving to the Mat-Su Valley in 2000, and settling in Sutton with her husband Ed and their Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.
She began her real estate career while attending college for an Associate Degree in Small Business Administration at the University of Alaska, Anchorage Matanuska–Susitna College in Palmer, Alaska. Receiving her Alaska real estate license in 2007, she was approved by the Alaska Real Estate Commission as an Instructor in 2013.
Suellen is approved to teach and create class materials and instructs classes for Alaska Real Estate Professionals. Classes include; Salesperson Pre-License, Salesperson Post-License, and both Designated and Elective Continuing Education classes for Salespersons and Broker/Associate Brokers.

Meet Billy Worthy
In-Person Instructor
Billy Worthy, a world traveler, husband and proud father, was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He met his wife, Angela, while they were both actors in a play in 2002.
While in the Marine Corps Reserve, Sergeant Worthy was honored for his many achievements, and was also asked to return as Mentor to the honorees.
Billy chose a career with Jack White Real Estate because working for a local, Alaskan brokerage that is ranked in the top 3 against global franchises is a source of pride for him as an Alaskan. Since joining Jack White Real Estate in 2015, Billy has dedicated himself to helping current and future Alaskans take advantage of investing in the state he loves.
Over the past few years, Billy has become a top producer, earned his Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation as well as the 2021 Customer Service Award. Billy is now a Pre-Licensing instructor with the Alaska Academy of Real Estate, committed to helping others realize their dreams of joining the career that he loves.

Meet Sara McSheehy
Director of Education and Assistant Manager
Born in Sitka and raised in Kodiak, Sara McSheehy is a proud Alaskan with a deep appreciation for the state and its communities. After leaving the state for college, she moved back to Alaska and now lives in Anchorage with her husband and two children.
Before transitioning into real estate in 2018, she spent nine years as a teacher, fostering a lifelong passion for education and learning. Sara is approved to teach courses to real estate professionals, and she brings that passion into the real estate industry, helping others build successful careers.
Currently serving as the Director of Education and an Assistant Manager at Jack White Real Estate, Sara is dedicated to providing high-quality education and support to new and experienced licensees. Jack White Real Estate, a locally owned brokerage, prides itself on equipping agents with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed. Whether guiding aspiring real estate professionals or enhancing the skills of seasoned licensees, she remains committed to education, mentorship, and professional growth.