Molly McCormick is a third generation Douglasite. Her great grandfather was a blacksmith at
Treadwell Mine Company in 1885, her grandfather was born in Treadwell and served in WWI,
and her father attended Douglas High School and played for the Huskies Basketball Team -
which was in the Mount Jumbo Gym Building.

Molly is married to Arnold Liebelt and they have three adult children Leah (James), Ryan, and
Greyson (Sophia) Liebelt, and two beautiful grandsons.

Molly recently retired after 30 years of teaching in the Juneau School District. She loved helping
students live their best lives. She worked with students from age 5 to 22 years old and worked
closely with parents and staff to help students be their best. “I love seeing my students and
families out and about in our community.” Past students have told her they went into teaching
because of her positive influence.

At the age of 52, Molly decided she wanted to be a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). She
enrolled at UAS to complete the course and then went to work. She taught at the schools in the
morning and worked as a CNA in the evenings at Bartlett Regional Hospital. Molly’s favorite
part of the job was patient care and working with a great team of nurses and doctors. During her
tenure, she started a program that trained students with disabilities to assist CNAs with patient
room preparation, cleaning and stocking.

Molly served as a member and president of Douglas Fourth of July committee for more than 25
years. As president, Molly led the committee during the spring in arranging all the Douglas 4th
activities; and organizing and directing the parade. She especially enjoyed the kid’s activities like
the sand dollar search, watermelon eating contest, bike decorating, children’s parade, soap box
derby and field events. She organized the annual Douglas Ghost Walk, the lighting of the
Douglas Christmas Tree, and the annual Santa skate at Treadwell Arena.
Molly was a member of JDHS site council, Blue Line Club, Treadwell Arena Board, and the
Aquatics Board. Molly has always been active with pools and is an avid swimmer and has
completed multiple triathlons. After 45 years, Molly is still a current Water Safety Instructor
(WSI).

Molly is a cancer survivor and remains active on the Cancer Connection Board. She participates
in the 100 Plus Women who Care Juneau. She loves visiting with family and friends, doing
triathlons, and traveling the world.