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Finalists2023
Paw Prints = Anchorage ~ Lakefront Hotel (Iditarod Teacher Conference Day 1) Exploration Feeling ~ Day Three = Brighter Today was our first day at the Iditarod Teacher Conference. It felt rewarding to know some of the lessons shared have already been exposed to my students. I felt excited to know that there are still …
Today’s adventure took us out to the Potter Marsh Wildlife Viewing Boardwalk to witness the most incredible landscape and immerse ourselves in natural beauty. Interestingly, the marsh is a result of human intervention in the Alaskan landscape. The construction of the Alaska Railroad required an embankment, cutting off smaller creeks and the marsh was born. …
Paw Print: Anchorage, Alaska (scenic tour and relationship building) Exploration Feeling ~ Day One = Thankful As I arrived to Anchorage, I realized how thankful and excited I am to have made it this far in my journey toward my Alaska adventure. I am thankful for my colleagues and principals that supported me over the …
I’ve been dreaming of Alaska and the Iditarod for more than a decade but getting to the starting line of any great adventure takes time, effort, energy, training, perseverance, and more than a little positive thinking. Finally, it all came together and I was ready for the experience of a lifetime. It was time to …
Traveling, mushing and suitcases…Day 1 When you arrive at a new destination it is common that people ask you how your flight was. How was your travel day? I always take that question like I have to share something that went wrong. Did I hit traffic going to the airport? No. Was my flight delayed …
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 …