Teacher on the Trail™

Eye on the Trail: New Twist for an Old Tradition

Maggie Hamilton, 2025 Teacher on the Trail, met up with Kate Newmyer, 2024 Teacher on the Trail, at Space Center Houston.  Topping their list of things to do that day was passing the Teacher on the Trail sleeping bag.  With mock shuttle Independence and shuttle carrier aircraft, NASA 905 in the back ground, Kate launched …

2023 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail Finalists Announced

Each year teachers from around the world apply for the Iditarod Teacher on the Trail position.  The process is long and complex starting with a portfolio submission, due December 1,  which includes showcase lessons, experiences and background that are helpful to performing the tasks of the Teacher on the Trail, letters of support from districts …

Eye on the Trail – Teacher on the Trail™ by Terrie Hanke

Watch the GPS Tracker and you’ll notice three markers that are letters instead of musher bib numbers. The trail breakers are noted as TB. The trail sweeps are noted as TS. The one that was out in the lead on Monday was TT – Teacher on the Trail™, Linda Fenton. Fenton was chosen a year …